Tens Of Thousands Of Older People At Risk Of Financial Abuse
Age UK calls for more collaboration between health, social services and financial sectors to recognise and report signs of financial abuse Tens of thousands of
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Researchers Identify A Set Of Genes That May Protect Parts Of The Brain From Alzheimer’s Disease
Research published today in Science Advances has identified a specific pattern of gene activity in areas of the brain that are most vulnerable to the
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Drug Round Game Helps Healthcare Staff To Reduce Medication Errors And Improve Patient Safety.
An innovative and engaging board game that helps frontline healthcare staff to minimise medication errors has been developed by Focus Games Ltd and City University
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New Meallmore Care Home Welcomes First Residents
Mearns House, Meallmore’s newest care home, is now open and has welcomed its first residents. The home, which opened in July, welcomed four residents in
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Targeting Inflammation Restores Memory In Alzheimer’s Mice
Researchers at the University of Manchester have shown that a common anti-inflammatory drug may be able to rescue memory problems in mice with features of
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Silvercrest Announces £1 Million Investment In Dementia Care
Care home operator, Silvercrest Group, has announced expansion plans starting with a £1 million investment into the opening of a new bespoke dementia care home
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The Guardian’s Award-Winning Public Services Editor, David Brindle, Will Speak At The NACC Training & Development Forum 2016
The National Association of Care Catering (NACC) has announced that David Brindle, public services editor for The Guardian is to speak at the NACC Training
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Local Care Provider Hosts Second Annual Frefest
Hot on the heels of last year’s debut annual festival, local charity and care provider, The Fremantle Trust hosted FreFest 2016, ensuring a memorable day
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Mabel Celebrates ‘Healthy Living, Honesty And Lots Of Laughter’ On 105th Birthday
Mabel Glover, a resident of Ingersley Court care home in Macclesfield, celebrated her 105th birthday surrounded by well-wishers with a special party at the home.
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Ageing Is A Hot Topic In Newcastle Gateshead
Following the announcement of a £40m National Centre for Ageing Science and Innovation to be opened by Newcastle University, NewcastleGateshead has recorded a busy year
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‘The Future – Alzheimer’s Disease Without Dementia’
Award-winning brain health experts, Re:Cognition Health, are optimistic that having Alzheimer’s disease will not necessarily mean suffering from dementia symptoms such as memory loss and confusion Fresh
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New Laser To Help Exeter Scientists Study Brain Changes In Dementia
Dementia researchers at the University of Exeter have been awarded £91,500 to purchase a new high-powered laser to create a state-of-the-art microscope, transforming their ability
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Report: Sudden Death And Activity Provision – What’s The Link?
NAPA has just published this ‘must read ’report funded by a Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Travelling Fellowship. Sylvie Silver, the executive Director of NAPA travelled
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Oxfordshire Care Homes Celebrate 90 Glorious Years!
Nearly 150 care home residents and staff from across Oxfordshire recently got together to celebrate 90 glorious years at the Orders of St John Care
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Care Home Residents Celebrate Friendship
International Friendship Day on 7th August brought back a lot of special memories for people living in Barchester care homes, where staff organised events to
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