People who die of old age may be less likely to receive good care at the end of their lives, according to a study from the University of Cambridge, funded by Marie Curie and published in the British Journal of General Practice. The research highlights the way an “end-of-life” diagnosis shapes care provision. It shows […]
New research to help prevent older patients losing strength and function while in hospital
Research to find ways to improve frail older patients’ strength after a period in hospital will be carried out at the University of Cambridge by Addenbrooke’s Hospital physiotherapist, Peter Hartley, pictured above. After a period of hospitalisation, older people face substantial risks of leaving with new disabilities and dependencies that developed during their stay in […]