
Resources for the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment based
Proactive and Personalised Primary Care of the Elderly
Handouts Index
Patient and Caregiver Handout Information


11 Signs It Might Be Time For Assisted Living
Insights and guidance for individuals who are concerned a loved one may no longer be fit for independent living.
Location : Thorny Issues / Consider Assisted Living

A practical guide to healthy ageing (UK)
The advice in this booklet will help improve the health and general fitness of people of any age, but it is written to be particularly relevant for people who are about 70 years or older.


Location : Frailty

A practical guide to healthy caring (UK)
The advice in this booklet will help you if you look after a friend or family member or have any form of caring responsibilities, but it is written to be particularly relevant for those who are about 65 years or older and are new to caring


Location : Frailty

Location : Bone Health Assessment
Location : Environmental Assessment / more
Excercises for older people - Balance
NHS Choices UK.
Excercises for older people - Flexibility
NHS Choices UK.
Excercises for older people - Strength
NHS Choices UK.
Excercises for older people - Sitting
NHS Choices UK.
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Home Safety Checklist (For universal use)
Overview of safety and checklists that will help identify and resolve any possible safety risks, and help prevent accidents

Location : Environmental Assessment / more

How to have "The Talk" With Your Parents
Insights and guidance for individuals who needing to discuss a thorny issue with a loved one.
Location : Thorny Issues / Discussing Tough Issues
Janet's Story
RightCare scenario : The variation between standard and optimal pathways.

Location : Nutrition Assessment / more
Nutrition - 100 Calorie Boosters
These boosters are approximately 100 calories each and can be added to any appropriate meal or eaten alone.
NHS Foundation Trust - South Sussex Partnership University.

Nutrition - Fortified Diet
The following dietary changes can be tried to help prevent weight loss and encourage weight gain.
NHS Foundation Trust - South Sussex Partnership University.
Location : Nutrition Assessment / more
Nutrition - Nourishing Drinks
Nourishing drinks do not replace meals but sipping on them between meals, or drinking one instead of eating a snack, can be both enjoyable and beneficial.
NHS Foundation Trust - South Sussex Partnership University.

Location : Nutrition Assessment / more
Nutrition - Nourishing Drinks
Nourishing drinks do not replace meals but sipping on them between meals, or drinking one instead of eating a snack, can be both enjoyable and beneficial.
NHS Foundation Trust - South Sussex Partnership University.

Location : Nutrition Assessment / more
Nutrition - Supplement Drinks
Supplement drinks are designed especially for people who are unwell and need an extra source of nutrition.
NHS Foundation Trust - South Sussex Partnership University.

Location : Bone Health Assessment

Young at heart
Tips about diet, excercise, sleep, staying connected, and maintaining a healthy mind as we grow older.

Location : Frailty