NIHR Policy Research Unit in Healthy Ageing | Past projects Archives

Is caring for older people a social determinant of health?

by Web team (LB) | Jun 30, 2023 | Care, Healthy ageing, Inequality, Past projects, Prevention

Providing essential information to support future programmes to target interventions at the most vulnerable carers.

Scoping for a return-on-investment tool for dementia

by Web team (LB) | May 31, 2023 | Dementia, Economics, Past projects, Prevention

Analysing evidence to determine whether it would be feasible to build a return on investment tool to support local commissioning decisions around investing in reducing the risk of dementia.

Effectiveness of dance interventions on falls prevention in older adults: a rapid review

by Web team (LB) | Apr 29, 2023 | Economics, Falls, Past projects, Physical activity

Looking at whether dance-based interventions are effective in preventing falls, reducing risk of falls, or preventing fear of falls in older adults.

Promoting sexual health in older adults

by Web team (LB) | Nov 29, 2022 | Healthy ageing, Past projects, Prevention

Providing an overview of existing evidence on sexual health needs and sexual health promotion in later life.

Improving discussions about resuscitation in COVID-19

by Web team (LB) | Jun 29, 2022 | Care, COVID-19, End-of-life, Inequality, Past projects

Exploring how discussions about resuscitation can be improved for relatives and carers who had a conversation about resuscitation with a medical professional on behalf of a family member during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Palliative and End of Life care experiences of people of African and Caribbean descent during COVID-19

by Web team (LB) | Mar 29, 2022 | Care, COVID-19, End-of-life, Inequality, Past projects

Understanding the priorities of people from African and Caribbean descent at end-of-life, and barriers to good end of life and bereavement care.

The impact of Care Act easements under the Coronavirus Act 2020

by Web team (LB) | Mar 29, 2022 | Care, Dementia, Inequality, Past projects, Prevention

During the COVID-19 pandemic, carers over the age of 70 with spouses or partners living with dementia and residing at home have faced several challenges.

Factors associated with unmet need

by Web team (LB) | Jan 31, 2022 | Care, Inequality, Past projects, Prevention

One and a half million people aged 65 and over in the UK are estimated to have an unmet need for support that enables them to live independently in the community.

The role of digital technologies in supporting people living with dementia – Digital technologies to prevent falls in people living with dementia

by Web team (LB) | Jan 31, 2022 | Dementia, Digital, Falls, Inequality, Past projects, Prevention

To inform the previously planned national Dementia Strategy and NHSX development, the PRU was asked to undertake a series of rapid responsive pieces specifically looking at digital technologies for those living with dementia and their carers.