Perceptions of ageing, which are often negative and focused on dependency, are open to scrutiny and can be challenged. The concept of healthy ageing, promoted by the World Health Organisation, emphasises the maintenance of functional abilities as well as prevention. The patient is viewed as an active participant in their own ageing process, in line with an approach based on empowerment. From this perspective, interprofessional support-particularly that provided by advanced practice nurses-plays a central role in the management of frailty. A specialisation in gerontology would therefore help to better address the challenges of ageing.

Privacy is of paramount importance for building and maintaining self-esteem, an essential component of dignity. Defined as a space for the 'self', it is threatened by illness and healthcare interventions. For dignity to be preserved rather than violated, care must respect this space that is necessary for the individual; in other words, access to and sharing of this space must be negotiated. The carer who becomes intimate thus ceases to be a threat. For their part, they must in turn negotiate the non-threatening opening up of a part of their own privacy. Three key concepts of contemporary social ethics-hospitality, gift-giving and resonance-will be drawn upon as frameworks for understanding this closeness to be co-constructed.

A testament to longevity, old age is a time of great vulnerability. An ageing and ailing body often weakens the immune system and leaves a person susceptible to illness. Ageing therefore presents a challenge for the medical profession, which addresses it through a specialised branch of medicine: geriatrics. In this field of medicine for older people, which focuses on health and quality of life, the medical profession has both positive and negative legal obligations aimed at protecting dignity.

In the debate and clinical decision-making surrounding medically assisted dying, two conceptions of dignity-intrinsic and subjective-are often pitted against one another to defend opposing positions. In the context of geriatric practice, and in order to avoid this unproductive dichotomy, a multidimensional model of dignity is proposed here. It calls for the integration of the relational dimension and highlights the congruence of this model with an ethics of care.

Dignity is a concept frequently invoked in bioethics, both in the literature and in practice. However, those who use the term rarely describe or define it, despite the word's multiple meanings. This article explores its various meanings, highlighting the relational context in which it is situated, whether it is attributed or intrinsic. The discussion focuses on the impact of AI-powered assistive robots, designed to combat isolation and loneliness, as well as on relationality and dignity in the broadest sense.

End-of-life care is often approached from the perspective of dignity and respect for autonomy, which enable individuals to choose how to spend their final moments. However, in a critical care setting, where older people may be incapable of making decisions or may become temporarily so due to an altered level of consciousness, the burden of decision-making falls on their loved ones and the medical team. How is dignity preserved when treatment choices clash with socio-cultural issues and the sometimes conflicting interests of those involved? Through short accounts drawn from a qualitative study conducted amongst nurses, we explore the concept of dignity in the context of futile medical treatment.

The memory day hospital at Corentin-Celton Hospital has opted to conduct a half-day evaluation that systematically involves the speech-language pathologist, the pharmacist, the neuropsychologist, and the geriatrician. This care model addresses health challenges through a dedicated language assessment combined with improved referrals to community speech-language pathologists, as well as a comprehensive medication review that begins prior to the consultation and includes a review of prescriptions using analytical tools.

Hypothyroidism is a common condition that can have serious consequences if left untreated. Adrenal insufficiency, on the other hand, is a rare condition that can be life-threatening if left untreated. Early initiation of treatment with L-thyroxine and hydrocortisone supplementation helps restore quality of life by eliminating the risks associated with these deficiencies. Managing this type of hormonal imbalance in patients with short bowel syndrome is a rare situation, and there are few clear guidelines regarding its treatment.

In Réunion, people aged 75 and older visit hospital emergency rooms more often than their demographic weight would suggest. This finding, based on recent data from the Directorate for Research, Studies, Evaluation, and Statistics (Drees) and viewed within the local context, highlights several organizational weaknesses. The analysis underscores the importance of strengthening preventive care, developing community-based solutions, and improving coordination among healthcare providers to benefit the region's elderly population.