The art of ageing

Article Abstract:

Elderly people should be empowered to actively improve and maintain their own fitness and health, with activity and a balanced diet as important for the elderly as for the young. Health promotion nurses help older patients to make health decisions and be more confident to make better use of professional services. Children should be taught to be more positive towards ageing, with intensive health promotion commencing in the late forties/early fifties. There are currently around 488 million people aged over 60 worldwide, with those retiring able to anticipate a further 20-30 years of productive life. Nurses worldwide promoted healthy ageing on International Nurses' Day on May 12 1992.

Health aspects, Social aspects, Aging, Elderly, Physical fitness, Health promotion, Physical fitness for the aged

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Staying on track

Article Abstract:

The UK government's commitment to improving the quality of the National Health Service (NHS) should mean there will be more resources available for continuing education in the the NHS. Qualified nurses will need to examine their personal priorities for further education. Nursing Careers Advisor Paul Tubbs suggests the three main areas which nurses should consider. These areas are the attainment of academic qualifications, the pursuit of professional development, and the development of clinical skills.

Evaluation, Nurses, Training, Employee training

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