What is it about?
As arthritis affects approximately 50% of the population from the age of 65 years, it is a common condition within the care home. It is important that.care staff have an understanding of this wide ranging group of conditions.
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Why is it important?
it is important for care staff to now how arthritis affects a person's function and level of abilities.
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By understanding this group of conditions, care staff can help to maximize a resident's function, mobility and level of independence.
Mrs Julie I Swann
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This page is a summary of: Optimising quality of life for people living with arthritis, Nursing and Residential Care, May 2017, Mark Allen Group,
DOI: 10.12968/nrec.2017.19.5.273.
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