RCN Older Peoples Forum

Representing 12,000+ Members. Championing Excellence in Care of #OlderPeople. Chair: @StephCraigRN ViceChair: @Jo_Roche1 Professional Lead: @Salsa442.

[The RCN @theRCN]

An update from the RCN on our use of X. https://t.co/HkgPOIV1kh

[The RCN @theRCN]

We’re excited to see all your #NursingSupportWorkersDay celebrations, so make sure you:
📸 post pictures
✅ tag us in them
#️⃣ use the hashtag in your posts

Get involved ⬇️ https://t.co/JvBfVYN410

[RCN Older Peoples Forum @RCNOPF]

Fantastic to see #colleagues from @theRCN at @NETNEPCONF in Singapore 🇸🇬

@GillCoverdale #presents this amazing platform for #nurses & #midwives to meet #Continued #Professional #Development needs 👏

Visit RCN Learn 👉 https://t.co/6V7aMaP4AF

[Steph Craig @StephCraigRN]

The #fab @QUBSONM team ready for day 2️⃣ 👏

#LoveQUB

[RCN Older Peoples Forum @RCNOPF]

Our #chair @StephCraigRN is in #Singapore at an #International #Nurse #Education #Conference @NETNEPCONF 🤩

Check out her work below about #Delirium ⬇️

[Steph Craig @StephCraigRN]

Delighted to be the first to present this study on an #international platform @NETNEPCONF 👏

#Presenting work on #developing an #eResource about #Delirium for #Interdisciplinary #Health #Students 🤩

Protocol 👉https://t.co/BpxrrVBOaC
Resource 👉 https://t.co/d7Pzhjost1

[RCN Older Peoples Forum @RCNOPF]

Promising research in #Alzheimer’s aims to understand #protein behaviours in the #brain🧠, paving the way for potential future #treatments 👏

For more details, #read Reuben’s blog ⬇️

https://t.co/wfqrrzXrxF

[RCN Older Peoples Forum @RCNOPF]

Our #chair @StephCraigRN reflects on our first sold out #webinar 🤩

What will we do next 🤔

https://t.co/t64kJuFsqo

[RCN Older Peoples Forum @RCNOPF]

Did you miss our first #webinar? 🖥️

The #webinar focused on #delirium, primarily affecting older adults🧠. The session featured insights from professionals about #recognising, #preventing, and #managing delirium.

Find out more 👇👇

https://t.co/pP1bu2k5cZ

[Christine @crbrownwilson]

So proud of @StephCraigRN for this great achievement - showing the #leadership potential of @QUBSONM #Alumni @QUBelfast!

[RCN Older Peoples Forum @RCNOPF]

🚨 #Exciting updates to the leadership of @RCNOPF! Huge congratulations to @StephCraigRN on becoming #Chair and @Jo_Roche1 taking up the role of #ViceChair. Also, a big thank you to @GaryMitchellRN for his incredible 3 years as Chair—looking forward to what the future holds! 🌟

[RCN Older Peoples Forum @RCNOPF]

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[Gary Mitchell @GaryMitchellRN]

#Proud to see 2 of @StephCraigRN research papers featured during today’s international seminar in #Yogyakarta #Indonesia @UGMYogyakarta 🇮🇩

Paper 1: https://t.co/9ukKViMrAy

Paper 2: https://t.co/LTc5sFTJxr

[RCN Older Peoples Forum @RCNOPF]

#Falls are a major #publichealth issue for #olderadults. #Nurses play a key role in #prevention through education, strength training, and promoting safe home environments. Learn more👇

https://t.co/u1RxC23YQE

[RCN Older Peoples Forum @RCNOPF]

Yesterday we hosted our 1st #webinar👏

We had 2 fantastic guest #speakers and our very own co-chair @GaryMitchellRN leading the way, we had a sold-out event on #delirium.

More coming in 2025!

Recording & blogs coming soon on our website. #DeliriumAwareness #WebinarSuccess ⭐️

[Lisa Berry @RCNi_Lisa]

Are you interested in finding out more about becoming a peer reviewer for Nursing Older People? Visit our dedicated website which has guidance and FAQs or get in touch with me: [email protected] https://t.co/o5gfyIIOv6

[RCN Older Peoples Forum @RCNOPF]

#Celebrating the contributions and challenges of older adults in #nursing!

Check out the latest blog for #InternationalOlderPersonsDay to learn more about supporting older generations in healthcare

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https://t.co/64TL9848bY

[RCN Older Peoples Forum @RCNOPF]

⭐️New Blog⭐️

Committee members Sandra Blade and @Jo_Roche1 attended the Teepa Snow sessions recently. Teepa Snow is an #American #dementia care #specialist and an #occupation #therapist. 

Read their blog to learn more 👇👇

https://t.co/nkV6A7iHNF

[Older People’s Commissioner for Wales @talkolderpeople]

This year’s International Day of Older Persons is focused on celebrating the significant contributions older people make to strengthen our communities

It is crucial that we recognise and celebrate these vital and hugely valuable contributions which are often overlooked #IDOP2024

[Older People’s Commissioner for Wales @talkolderpeople]

Today, Rhian Bowen-Davies begins her term as the new Older People’s Commissioner for Wales.

Find out more about her vision to create a Wales that leads the way in empowering older people, tackling inequality and enabling everyone to live and age well:
https://t.co/nnQwYBLVnv

[Older People’s Commissioner for Wales @talkolderpeople]

Take a look at our Q&A with new Commissioner, Rhian Bowen-Davies, and find out more about her vision for Wales, the ways she will work with older people to deliver lasting positive change and the issues that concern her most.

https://t.co/Em3el6OPMs