Word And Number Puzzles Improve Adult Cognitive Function
Older adults who regularly take part in word and number puzzles have sharper brains, according to the largest online study to date. The more regularly
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Hallmark Celebrates Completion Of New £8m Care Home In Surrey
Hallmark Care Homes recently celebrated the completion of their new home in Banstead, Surrey, with a grand launch event at the home. Banstead Manor, a
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A Rising Star At Riverdale Court
Nicolas Kee Mew, Home Manager at Riverdale Court, Welling, has been selected to join an exciting programme to develop young managers in social care. The
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WHO Publishes Dementia Risk Reduction Guidelines
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has today (Tuesday 14 May) published a report containing updated guidance on the latest evidence around dementia risk reduction. While the report
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Vintage Sewing Machines Get Care Home Residents Creating
VINTAGE sewing machines have allowed care home residents to explore their creative sides. Residents at Mandale House Care Home, in Thornaby, near Middlesbrough, have been
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Borough Care Supports Dementia Action Week
Borough Care, the largest not-for-profit provider of care for older people in Stockport, will be supporting Dementia Action Week (20-26 May) with a range of activities
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‘Care Deserts’ Mean Older People Aren’t Getting The Care They Need
A new study commissioned by Age UK confirms that 1 in 7 older people in England aren’t receiving the care they need. It says that
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Private Ownership Transfer Results In Pay Cuts For Care Staff
Care workers in Yorkshire are being paid less and face cuts to their working conditions as a result of council homes being transferred into private
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Local Care Provider Gets The Community Dancing For Dementia UK
Local in-home care provider, Caremark Bromley, hosted a ‘Time for a Cuppa’ bake sale, raffle and live music event, in aid of Dementia UK. Elderly
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Elderly Resident Returns To Northern Ireland After 46 Years Thanks To Care Home
A care home resident has paid tribute to Carlton Court care home in Barnet, after the team helped him to pay his respects to his late
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Residents Trade Moves To 2Pac And Nas In Care Home Hip Hop Dance Class
The sounds of Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley have been replaced by old school hip hop at an Essex care home. On Saturday mornings residents
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VODG Report Highlights Social And Community Impact Of Voluntary Sector Disability Organisations
Community connections and collaboration with local partners are among the unique benefits of voluntary sector social care providers, according to a new report published today.
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Great Oaks Welcomes Some Furry Visitors In Aid Of National Pet Month
Residents from Great Oaks care home had some unusual visitors earlier this week, two alpacas came into the home to meet everyone as part of
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The Grange Care Home Residents ‘One Voice Choir’ Put On Top Community Performance
Talented residents at The Grange care home in Wickford, Essex, put on a fantastic show with their choir at their local church hall on Friday
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Somerleigh Court Retirement Village And Nursing Home In Dorset Builds Sensory Garden
Set in the heart of the town of Dorchester, Somerleigh Court is a retirement village of 68-one- and two-bedroom apartments with an on-site nursing home
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