💙 Today is National Anaesthesia Day 💙💉| 16th October On this day in 1846, the first successful public demonstration of ether anaesthesia took place—changing medicine forever. Since then, anaesthesia has allowed millions of people to undergo surgery and procedures safely and

Emergency Department (ED) staff: screen ALL patients over 65 for delirium. Emergency departments are where it's most missed and most dangerous. Make it as routine as checking blood pressure.

"Up to 40% of antipsychotic use in long-term care may be inappropriate, leading to an increased risk of falls, fractures, and death." — Healthcare Excellence Canada

👏A great initiative from the British Geriatrics Society– an e-learning course on oncogeriatrics, following the care of older cancer patients from assessment to treatment planning. #Oncogeriatrics

World Osteoperosis Day highlights the condition that affects 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 women. Osteoperosis is treatable and preventable with early intervention to maintain healthy bones. Exercise and lifestyle play a key role in protecting bone health. irishosteoporosis.ie

The ED is a critical point along the healthcare continuum for older adult patients, and the implementation of GEM practices can dramatically improve patient outcomes. This Journal of Geriatric Emergency Medicine case study demonstrates the importance of geriatric-specific screening: hubs.li/Q03MctXk0

💙 Falls Prevention Alliance Australia Launch The ANZHFR was delighted to attend the launch of the Falls Prevention Alliance Australia this morning, a national initiative committed to reducing the burden of falls in older people. It was moving to hear the many personal

Helping older adult patients effectively navigate healthcare decisions begins with “what matters most.” This tenet of the 4M Model directly connects to the CMS Age-Friendly Hospital Measure, and our experts break it down in this webinar. Watch now: hubs.li/Q03Mcxzh0

🩺 Podcast: “Hip Fracture – The Rest Isn’t Orthopaedics” Hip fractures aren’t just about surgery — recovery relies on the whole healthcare team. Dr. Raihaan Biju and Professor Antony Johansen explore multidisciplinary care for older adults, covering frailty, delirium prevention,

Wonderful Guest Lecture from Professor Simon Conroy on Frailty Attuned Healthcare 1936 - 2025+. Great to hear about where the specialty has been and where it could go in the future. #BGSconf Simon Conroy

Abstract deadlines are approaching for many of our events taking place this spring and summer. Visit our abstract submissions page to learn more and submit your work: buff.ly/J72LPWu

Causes of distress in people with #delirium. More info: the4at.com/deliriumguide

"Pragmatic prescribing to reduce harm for older people with moderate to severe frailty" aims to support prescribing decisions for older people with moderate to severe frailty. View our guidance document here: buff.ly/WofRdSe

Large (& increasing) mismatch b/w ageing population need and workforce capability. Develop expert leaders in frailty care. Invest in people, give them portfolio careers (transformation/systems thinking) not just traditional management route. Combine with above> win win British Geriatrics Society

💉 iv zoledronate given just after surgery for a low trauma hip fracture is now standard practice in many countries. Infographic: consensus statement from the UK and Ireland. ❓Is this now standard practice in your institution? 🔗 academic.oup.com/ageing/article… #osteoporosis

Are you trying to set up a frailty-attuned service but need help developing a business case? Our Integrated Systems resource has a top tips page to help you put together an effective case. buff.ly/0HY0Anh

Core20PLUS5 Framework: Reducing healthcare inequalities among older people. This new framework from BGS aims to help identify people who have unequal access to and experience of healthcare, and to target action to counter that inequality. buff.ly/R2Zm1c4

On the second day of BGS… In August, we co-produced the report “Hospital at home for frailty” with UK Hospital at Home Society. Hospital at Home, also referred to as virtual wards, enables people to remain at home while receiving the diagnosis and treatment they need. buff.ly/XU6WI2X

Contextual Analysis and Implementation Strategies for an Age-Friendly Emergency Department Uptake: The FRED Study Protocol. #geriatrics agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jg…

Interface roles are becoming more common across the country, with more consultant geriatricians working across community and acute settings. Our Integrated Systems resource has a top tips page for recruiting to Interface Consultant posts. buff.ly/GbOwsqo