Dawn Skelton has produced a BLOG for the BGS Autumn Series (Oct 2018) where she discusses the perils of a hospital stay for older people and what health professionals can do to change the culture of prolonged sitting in hospital and on discharge. You can read the blog here.
As part of the PhISICAL Study, a Logic Model has been developed to allow the implementation of FaME to be tested in the ‘real world’. A logic model is an evaluation tool that enables the effective planning, implementation, and evaluation of a programme and can be used by any person or organisation such as commissioners,…
Working with colleagues in NHS Lothian and Glasgow Caledonian University, LLT looked at the feasibility of delivering the FFMOT to change activity behaviour in older patients attending musculoskeletal outpatient clinics. This mixed-method study aimed to understand the views and perceptions of both patients and staff. Most participants felt they had learned about their abilities and…
A LOGIC model for the implementation of FaME has been published in the EMRAN journal. You can download the model here. This is part of the PhISICAL study where Dr Elizabeth Orton and colleagues are exploring the implementation of FaME sessions led by PSIs in Nottingham, Derby and surrounding areas. You can read the…
We have to thank Christies Care for capturing such wonderful positive improvements in function of the clients they support with 24 hour care at home. You can read their full evaluation here. “Ever since I’ve been trialling ‘Care to Move’ with Doris, she’s been doing a lot more and there were lots of things I hadn’t…
The Centre for Ageing Better has recently commissioned the Healthy Ageing Research Group (University of Manchester) and Consultants from Later Life Training to work with local areas to increase provision and uptake of strength and balance training programmes.
Download the Outline here.
PSI (FaME) was always designed and evidenced for working with those who live in their own homes. But as many of you know, we give chair based starting alternatives to every exercise and frailer people can make a start with the programme. Sophie Thomas, a PSI doing her degree in Brighton, chose to do her…
Staying Steady – Project Manager / Senior OT or PT Start date – May 2018 Salary – £22,200 3 days a week ( based on £37,000 pro rata) Location – Hackney Responsible to: the Projects Manager of MRS Independent Living Responsible for: the staff delivering the program( usually 6 self employed professional tutors) Introduction: MRS…
We are pleased to announce that the colleagues in Greece have translated some of our freely available resources for practitioners and older people. The Geriatric section of Panhellenic Physiotherapist’s Association and Prof Vasiliki Sakellari have translated the following: Physical Activity Guidelines for Health of Older People (CMO Physical Activity Guidelines for Older People) Functional…
Sports Partnership Herefordshire and Worcestershire have been delivering Strength and Balance exercise classes in Worcestershire for the past 3 years. We are commissioned by Worcestershire County Council to deliver this as part of the falls pathway. We are looking for a motivated individual to coordinate the development and delivery of the programme for 25-30 hours…
