Mental Health

Assessment of mental capacity should be a routine part of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment. This guide lays out the principles which govern testing mental capacity, advance care decisions and powers of attorney, along with the safeguards.

Dealing with the management of depression as part of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment including the treatments to consider.

This report summarises the findings of a survey of the BGS membership undertaken in late 2023. It provides a snapshot into how our members are feeling about their work and the services they work in. 

The COVID-19 pandemic had a considerable impact on BGS members, their patients, their way of working and their mental and emotional wellbeing. This report aims to capture these experiences and the lessons learnt from how the pandemic was handled. It also outlines what could be done better if a similar situation ever arises again.

A series of resources which provide an introductory overview of delirium.

This section of the BGS guidance on end of life care in older people looks at the emotional and psychological needs that may be present as an older person approaches the end of life.

Links, resources and tools to help support personal wellbeing during a particularly challenging time for the health and care workforce.

'Fun' and 'safe' do not have to be opposite concepts, writes Susan Shenkin.

Trisha Elliott reflects on how she would like fun to be guarded when she approaches frailty in older age.

Consider whether an activity will bring joy to an older person over whether it is socially appropriate, says Jenni Mack.

Talk to residents about what they want to achieve and you might be surprised, says Caroline Benham.