Can Computer Science Solve the Complexities of Neurodegeneration?
A researcher based at UCL (University College London) has been awarded just over £100,000 (USD$150,000) to use complex computer modelling to map the start and
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St Patrick’s Day Celebrations at Queensmead Care Home in Christchurch
Residents at Care South’s Queensmead care home in Christchurch celebrated St Patrick’s Day in style, dedicating the whole day to Ireland and its traditions. Kicking
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Workers Advised To Make Sure They Are Getting New National Living Wage As Government Survey Reveals Almost A Third Of Staff Never Check Their Payslips
Workers are urged to take simple steps to make sure they receive the Government’s new National Living Wage next month, after research reveals nearly one
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Inadequate Social Care Funding Highlighted As Delayed Discharges Due To Pressures On Adult Social Care Higher Than Ever
As new figures highlight continued pressure on hospital beds and social care, the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) and Care England are
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Care Group Puts Health Top Of The Menu
A Lancashire-based care group has launched new health and wellbeing initiatives to help members of staff keep fit and well. Staff at the Springhill Care
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Women More Severely Affected By Alzheimer’s Than Men
Women with Alzheimer’s have poorer cognitive abilities than men at the same stage of the disease, reveal academics from the University of Hertfordshire in a
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Friends Applaud Amazing Care Home Resident As She Starts 412 Mile Cycling Challenge
63 year-old Rhoda Gourlay, who has cerebral palsy and is registered blind, was joined by friends and care home staff on Monday 14th March as
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Hallmark Care Homes Named In The Top 20 Most Recommended Care Homes In Wales For The Second Time
Hallmark care homes facilities in Cardiff have been named in the Top 20 most recommended care homes in Wales by leading review website, carehome.co.uk. Regency
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Are You Ready For The National Living Wage?
“Firms that can’t afford the increase should consider options such as increasing the price of goods or reducing staff numbers or hours” advises law firm
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Strip Of Paper Helps Fight Against Malnutrition In Older People
Health and social care staff can help the fight against malnutrition in older people just by using a simple strip of paper. Health and social
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Women With Mild Cognitive Impairment Outperform Men On Verbal Memory Tests
Neurology: Better verbal memory in women than men in MCI despite similar levels of hippocampal atrophy Researchers in the US have found that women with
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Volunteers In Care Homes Create ‘Profound Positive Impact’ For Residents – New Research
Bringing volunteer members of the public care into homes can have a profound positive impact on residents’ wellbeing, according to new analysis of a pilot
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Care Home Operator Helps Staff Experience Dementia
Ideal Carehomes is taking its training to the limits by offering staff the opportunity to have a virtual experience of dementia. The company, which operates
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Ideal Carehomes Wins Two Prestigious Awards
Ideal Carehomes were thrilled to win two prestigious awards last month from care recommendation website, carehome.co.uk. The company, which operates 15 residential and dementia care
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More Than Two-Thirds Of Adults Worried About Who Will Care For Them In Old Age
More than two-thirds (67%) of British adults agree that they are worried about who will care for them when they’re older. That’s according to new
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