Movement disorders are a diverse and challenging group of neurological conditions. Geriatricians and allied health professionals play a key role in the care of patients living with these disorders. Age and Ageing is making freely available online a collection of 15 papers which highlight the breadth and depth of this field.
The Mersey Region Spring Meeting 2021 was held on 16th June
Strong, Steady and Straight is an expert consensus statement on physical activity and exercise for osteoporosis from the National Osteoporosis Society, supported by the BGS.
Slides for the meeting held on 1 February 2019 in Birmingham organised by the BGS Movement Disorders Section
The Older Person Whisperer's take on coping and responsibility when looking after a person with Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's Disease is one of the commonest neurological conditions to affect older people. It is a frequent cause of falls, fractures, and hospital admission. As such, it is a costly disease, especially in the later stages.
Formerly known as the Parkinson's Disease Section, this SIG now covers Multiple System Atrophy, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Corticobasal Degeneration, Essential Tremor, Dystonia and other related disorders. It is also under auspices of this SIG, that the increasingly popular Parkinson's Masterclasses are held. It also offers annual essay prizes - open to students of medicine, nursing and therapy.
The BGS Movement Disorders SIG runs an essay competition, open to medical, nursing and therapy students. Closing date for entries is 31 May 2020.
BGS Movement Disorders Section has announced the winners of its annual essay prize.
As I write this, we are in the grip of a pandemic lockdown. My clinic-room appointments have been postponed and home visits have been restricted. Of course, I am concerned for the people on my caseload, most are whom are self-isolating or strictly social distancing.
Marking the 200th anniversary of the discovery of the disease, Gavin Gordon looks at James Parkinson’s astute observation and careful description of only six patients which led to one of the earliest and most complete clinical descriptions of Parkinson’s disease.
This annual meeting is for all providing care to older people living with movement disorders
The BGS Autumn Meeting 2022 will be held as a hybrid conference, with the option to attend in person in London or to attend virtually.
Local meeting in East Anglia with focus on Neurology in older people
The leading meeting in the UK for clinicians working in the field of falls and mobility medicine.
This annual 2 day weekend meeting is built around the current curriculum needs and experiences of junior doctors training for a career in geriatric Medicine.
The meeting will provide a forum for education in movement disorders and is organised by the British Geriatrics Society Movement Disorders Section.
Joint meeting between the British Geriatrics Society and Royal College of Psychiatrists in Northern Ireland.
Geriatrics for Juniors 2018 is here! A day of practical tips & career advice for junior docs, specialist nurses & AHPs around the care of older people. November 24th in London.
The BGS Autumn Meeting will cover the latest scientific research and the best clinical practice in care of older people. Our ageing population is stimulating extensive NHS service redesign to deal with the challenge of caring for larger numbers of older people both in and out of hospitals.
Topics include: Hip problems in older people, Parkinson’s disease update, Mental health problems in older people, and Role of the geriatrician in younger adults with complex needs
Covering core topics:SIG sessions on Stroke, Movement Disorders, Falls
6th annual Wessex CRN ageing research meeting and regional BGS
Topics covered include
Movement Disorder Section response to recent PD-REHAB trial findings
