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Using Life Story Work to Prevent Distress in Ol...

Life story work is often collected but rarely used. This article shows how ageing well services can turn life stories into practical tools that prevent distress, guide staff responses, and...

Supporting Distress Without Restrictive Practic...

Restrictive responses to distress often arise from poor systems rather than individual need. This article sets out how older people’s services can reduce restraint, embed least restrictive practice, and evidence...

Meaningful Activity for Older People: Turning L...

Meaningful activity is one of the most effective “non-clinical interventions” for reducing distress in older people. This article explains how to design engagement plans that work in real services, align...

Understanding Distress in Older People: Practic...

Distress in older people is often a signal of unmet need, not “challenging behaviour”. This article sets out a practical, evidence-informed approach to recognising triggers, responding safely, and reducing repeat...