» Growing Older Growing Stronger Frailty isn’t Inevitable

This course is only available to UNISON members.

JOIN
UNISON

Growing Older Growing Stronger Frailty isn’t Inevitable

Frailty is a clinically recognised state of increased vulnerability. It results from ageing
associated with a decline in the body’s physical and psychological reserves.” (British Geriatrics
Society)
As the number of older people in the population increases, we are seeing a greater number of
people affected by frailty. Older people with frailty are at a high risk of rapid deterioration in
wellbeing, admission to hospital and residential care. Frailty is therefore a major public health
issue.
Although frailty is associated with ageing it is not inevitable and there is much that can be
done to prevent it.
This workshop will explore frailty what it means, the risk factors and interventions/actions
that prevent and minimises the risk of frailty.
This workshop is suitable for people who are interested in improving their own health and/or
that of family members and staff involved with care of older people.

Tutor: Dr Una Lynch

22/08/2023

1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Course Venue

UNISON
York Street
Belfast
Antrim

This course is no longer available for applications.

Psychological Therapies – An Introduction

Course Venue

Different styles of therapy can suit different individuals, situations and times, so further information may help to make the best choice. Staff who attend...

Available to Non-Members

UNISON Learning Taster

Course Venue

UNISON has a long history of both providing and facilitating education and training for members. This provision has not just concentrated on providing the...

UNISON Members Only

JOIN UNISON

Course Venue

The course is designed to meet the requirements of the Employment Relations Act (ERA) recertification. If you have been a trade union rep for...

UNISON Members Only

JOIN UNISON

Course Venue

The workplace is rapidly changing, meaning that upskilling and reskilling are essential. These 3 x half-day workshop will give you the key digital and...

UNISON Members Only

JOIN UNISON

Addiction – Safeguarding Children A...

Course Venue

This course will assist practitioners to provide support for children and young people who are suffering from the effects of parental substance misuse. The...

Available to Non-Members

SOCIAL MEDIA AND THE LAW (NORTHERN HEALTH...

Course Venue

SOCIAL MEDIA AND THE LAW (NORTHERN HEALTH BRANCH)

UNISON Members Only

JOIN UNISON