MHA’s Oldest Retirement Living Resident Turns 106
Monica Budge is MHA’s oldest retirement living resident when it comes to living independently with just a little support from care staff as she marked
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Penguin Visit Makes A Wish Come True For 92-Year Old Annie.
The team at a brand new care home where the first residents only moved in just before Christmas has already embraced Care UK’s wishing tree
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CQC Issues Guidance On Sexuality And Relationships
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published guidance on sexuality and relationships to help providers to support people’s specific needs. The guidance builds on CQC’s quality
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Carrot Cake Day Helps Chesterfield Care Home Residents
Residents at Springbank House Care Home, on Ashgate Road, in Chesterfield, have been recalling their baking skills to mark the national day. They helped make
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Gorleston Carers Celebrate 120 Years Of Combined Loyal Service
The Gables residential home in Gorleston, Norfolk, has taken time out to thank ten members of its team for their long and dedicated service to
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Staying Fit And Mentally Active Linked With Reduced Dementia Risk
Researchers in Sweden have found that women who exercise and stay cognitively active during midlife have a reduced risk of dementia in older age. The
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Rescued Greyhound Dexter Loves Life In Slow Lane At Care Home
A retired racing greyhound called Dexter is enjoying life in the slow lane after being adopted by care home residents in North Wales. Five-year-old Dexter
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Reptiles Pay Bolton Care Home Residents A Visit
SNAKES, lizards and snails were among the recent visitors to a Bolton care home. The cold-blooded creatures were brought to Lever Edge Care Home, on
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Lymington RNLI Welcomes Fundraising Boost From Care Home Residents
Saving lives at sea was the theme of the day as RNLI fundraisers from a Hampshire care home visited their local lifeboat station. Four residents
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Expansion Of Budgets For Personalised Health And Care Support Announced
Wheelchair users and people who access aftercare services under the Mental Health Act will soon have a right to a personal health budget, the government
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Dementia UK’s Top Film Suggestions For People With Dementia
The ability of arts and dementia to help families stay together in the face of dementia has been recognised by our specialist dementia nurses. Dementia
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Alzheimer’s Society And Sport England Launch First Dementia-Friendly Sport And Physical Activity Guide
Alzheimer’s Society and Sport England have joined forces to call on the sport and physical activity sector to commit to becoming dementia friendly and reduce
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Mexico Comes To Derbyshire Care Home
MEXICO came to Derbyshire as care home residents danced to La Cucaracha and tasted the country’s traditional cuisine. The Mexican themed evening was held at
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Veterans’ Charity Bids Fond Farewell To Its Longest Serving Member Of Staff
The Royal Star & Garter Homes has bid farewell to its longest serving member of staff. Health Care Assistant Barry Maunder has retired after 45
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Brexit Will Make It Harder To Care For Elderly Says ADASS
Post Brexit immigration laws including a proposed salary cap risk increasing workforce shortages, making it harder to “wash, dress and feed” thousands of elderly people
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