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Nursing Practice

Background:

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) recognizes the growing demographic of older individuals in society.
There is a need for dedicated platforms to address the unique challenges and opportunities concerning older people in healthcare.

Purpose of the Study:

To launch a new regular column focused on issues relevant to older people.
To foster dialogue and share expertise within the RCN community regarding geriatric care.

Main Methods:

This column will feature regular contributions and discussions.
Content will be curated to address key topics identified by the RCN Older People's Forum.

Main Results:

The column serves as an inaugural platform for ongoing engagement.
It establishes a recurring channel for information dissemination and community building.

Conclusions:

The RCN Older People's Forum column is established to support and engage with older members and related healthcare topics.
This initiative aims to enhance the focus on geriatric care and the experiences of older individuals in nursing.