Care Home Chatterbox Goes Silent for Fundraiser
CHATTERBOX Deborah Pritchard took on a sponsored silence to raise funds for a dementia friendly sensory garden at a Widnes care home. The carer at…
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Month: May 2017
New Research Sheds Light On Risk Factors Of Falls In The Elderly
Researchers at the University of Cumbria say pioneering investigation work to identify links between vision and falling could help reduce incidents which cost the NHS…
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International Nurses Day highlights the many ways nurses are leading the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals
On the occasion of this year’s International Nurses Day (IND) on 12 May, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) highlights and celebrates the many…
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Celebrities Back Summer Running Challenge To Take On UK’s Biggest Health Fear
A BAFTA award-winning actress, much-loved TV personality and model-turned-fitness guru are calling on people of all ages to take part in a running event this…
Read more...Care Provider Issues Personal Election Manifesto For Social Care
An influential social care provider has launched his own personal manifesto in a bid to get a better deal for older and vulnerable adults from…
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Epsom Care Home Heads To The ‘Wild, Wild West’ To Celebrate CQC Success
An Epsom care home has been given a seal of approval by the Mayor of Epsom and Ewell, as well as the Care Quality Commission…
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Music For The Brain At Clifden House
Singing has been proven to play a special role in dementia care and one Sussex care home has capitalised on music’s therapeutic effects by partnering…
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Quantum Care Showcases Virtual Reality In Dementia
On Wednesday 3rd May 2017, Quantum Care hosted an event for professionals and service providers in the local community, to learn about the latest technological…
Read more...New Study Suggests Low BMI Is Not An Alzheimer’s Risk Factor
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism: Body Mass Index and Risk of Alzheimer Disease: a Mendelian Randomization Study of 399,536 Individuals Researchers from Denmark…
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Care Home Volunteer Recognised for his Commitment
Stocks Hall Andrew Smith House in Nelson are delighted to thank one of their loyal, committed volunteers for all his hard work over a long…
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Chair Of Care And Support Alliance Stepping Down
The Care and Support Alliance (CSA) announced that Vicky McDermott will be stepping down as Chair as she is leaving her post as Chief Executive…
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£10 Million Care Home Opens In Sale
New Care, one of the UK’s fastest growing development-led care home operators, has opened the doors to its latest care home in Sale; Ashlands Manor….
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Residents of Belong Village Make a Splash at Dementia-Friendly Swimming Sessions
Residents of specialist care village, Belong Crewe, have been making waves at dementia-friendly swimming sessions, which have been designed to enhance participants’ mobility, appetite and…
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Radcliffe Care Home Sees Success as Part of Government-backed Pilot Scheme
HC-One’s Rose Court Care Home in Radcliffe, Manchester, has received high praise for its role as part of a successful Government-backed pilot scheme in the…
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NACC Launches New Guidance to Help Care Providers Comply with CQC’s Fundamental Standards
The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) has launched a new guidance document to support its members and the care sector – How to provide…
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