http://www.nursingtimes.net http://www.nursingtimes.net http://www.nursingtimes.net/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.nursingtimes.net http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/district-and-community-nursing/community-nursing-failing-people/5059068.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/district-and-community-nursing/community-nursing-failing-people/5059068.article The state of community nursing in the NHS in England is “lamentable”, the RCN has warned. Fri, 24 May 2013 11:17 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/older-people/nurses-offered-150000-prize-for-dementia-innovation/5058975.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/older-people/nurses-offered-150000-prize-for-dementia-innovation/5058975.article NHS England is inviting staff on the frontline of dementia care to showcase service innovations for the chance to win up to £150,000, and see their idea rolled out across the country. Thu, 23 May 2013 00:30 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/nutrition/mediterranean-diet-may-protect-cognitive-function-in-older-patients/5058912.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/nutrition/mediterranean-diet-may-protect-cognitive-function-in-older-patients/5058912.article Following a Mediterranean-style diet high in olive oil, nuts and fruits may boost brain power in older people compared with a low-fat regime. Tue, 21 May 2013 10:09 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/hospitals-not-ready-for-dementia-warns-top-specialist-nurse/5058860.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/hospitals-not-ready-for-dementia-warns-top-specialist-nurse/5058860.article Many hospitals are ill-equipped for patients with dementia when they are admitted with a medical problem, a leading nurse has claimed. Mon, 20 May 2013 10:07 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/public-health/new-therapy-for-c-difficile-treatment/5058717.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/public-health/new-therapy-for-c-difficile-treatment/5058717.article New guidance has been issued for the treatment of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) in adults. Thu, 16 May 2013 09:30 GMT