Monitoring does not end upon discharge
From discharge from hospital to transfer to a care home, right through to the start of home care: the setting for care may change, but …
The role of orthopaedics and healthcare in quality of life
Living longer also means rethinking the way we support people through the different stages of life, especially when mobility, independence and managing daily activities become …
Pressure ulcers: why prevention begins before they appear
Pressure injuries, also known as pressure ulcers, decubitus ulcers or bed sores, are one of the most common complications in people with reduced mobility or …
Portable ultrasound in 2026: meeting the new needs of healthcare professionals
From hospital wards to community settings, right through to emergency care: what do doctors today look for in a pocket-sized ultrasound device, and how is …
Wellbeing and mobility in summer: how best to prepare older people for a holiday
Summer is a wonderful time to spend more time with family, enjoy a change of scenery and focus on personal wellbeing. For older people, a …
Beyond BMI: a new era in weight management
For decades, the Body Mass Index, or BMI, has been one of the most widely used tools for classifying body weight and identifying cases of …
