Age_and_Ageing
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Age and Ageing is the journal of the British Geriatrics Society, for articles on geriatric medicine, gerontology, aspects of later life.
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We are recruiting a new Editor. This offers a rare and exciting opportunity to undertake meaningful work in the advancement of geriatric medical research. Hear about current Editor Rowan Harwood 's experience in his blog: Being Editor of Age and Ageing bgs.org.uk/blog/being-ediโฆ
๐ขVacancy๐ข The prestigious role of Editor-in-Chief for Age_and_Ageing will appeal to experienced academics/researchers who are keen to take on a senior position with a respected international journal. The deadline for applications is 22 January 2024. bgs.org.uk/AAEditor2025
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic was felt in all sectors of society, and by all ages and backgrounds. There is no doubt, however, that older people with frailty were amongย those most adversely affected. The BGS responds to ongoing #UKCovidInquiry bgs.org.uk/policy-and-medโฆ
Smarter data, better care: Empowering care homes to use data to transform quality of care bgs.org.uk/CareHomesData #BGSCareHomesData .
Great round-up from President Adam Gordon after 3 days of British Geriatrics Society Autumn conference. Thank you for coming!
A date for the diary - the BGS Spring Meeting 2024. Highly recommended for all of us who love Geriatric Medicine. British Geriatrics Society
bgs.org.uk/events/2024-spโฆ
.Age_and_Ageing is pleased to present a collection of papers published in the growing area of evidence synthesis in older adults. This collection is released to coincide with the British Geriatrics Society Autumn Meeting on 22nd-24th November. Read now: oxford.ly/3QOI76O #BGSConf
Patient feedback from Frailty-ACE project - average satisfaction score 4.6/5. As ๐คนโโ๏ธ Rachael Hosznyak ๐ฉบ๐ต๐ป๐๐ณ๏ธโ๐ says, 'If that was on Amazon, you'd buy it!'
Carer satisfaction lower (though low survey uptake), reflecting stress of caring responsibility - highlights need to support #BGSconf
And finally, BNSSG's Frailty-ACE service, presented by Anne Whitehouse, Rachel Fewkes and ๐คนโโ๏ธ Rachael Hosznyak ๐ฉบ๐ต๐ป๐๐ณ๏ธโ๐ #BGSconf
Clubbing together to create a Frailty-ACE, with Dr Anne Whitehouse Rachel Fewkes and ๐คนโโ๏ธ Rachael Hosznyak ๐ฉบ๐ต๐ป๐๐ณ๏ธโ๐
Related reading: Association of frailty and functional recovery in an Acute Care for Elders unit: a prospective observational study buff.ly/49RAGnW #BGSconf
I think as geriatricians weโve got to be more open minded to the treatment options for older Ca adultsโฆ.mainly a note to myself ๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ
Working together with oncology & the wider MDT will make a difference to patient care
Great talk Jessica Pearce ๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ
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