Fundraisers Bring Life-Changing Results
Trekking up Mount Snowdon and cycling from Manchester to Blackpool were just two of the challenges that have brought life-changing benefits to residents living with…
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People Who Frequently Feel Dizzy On Standing ‘At Future Risk Of Dementia’
“Middle-aged people who feel dizzy when standing up from a lying-down position may be at a higher risk of dementia or a stroke in the…
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Veterans Care Home Enjoys Successful Summer Fete
The Royal Star & Garter Homes in Surbiton held their annual Summer Fete, last month. The Surbiton community enjoyed a lovely afternoon in the grounds…
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Preparing Social Care Sector In Wales For Brexit
A new project to help the social care sector in Wales plan its workforce requirements post-Brexit has been announced by the Welsh Government. £200,000 has…
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Alzheimer’s Drug Slows Decline In Memory And Thinking In Phase 2 Trial
The pharmaceutical companies Eisai and Biogen have presented results of a phase 2 clinical trial of the potential Alzheimer’s disease drug, BAN2401. The presentation at the…
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Care Corkers Complete 100KM Charity Walk
Nine brave employees from Hallmark Care Homes Central Support Office in Billericay, Essex walked 62 miles in two days raising £13,700 for Alzheimer’s Research UK….
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Rise In Care Home Hydration & Nutrition After Surrey CCG Intervention
As the hot summer rolls on, a report by Healthwatch Surrey has highlighted and commended some positive interventions by Surrey Downs CCG in improving hydration…
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Care Home Residents Join College Students For A ‘Big Day Out’
Twenty residents from four care homes in West Sussex enjoyed a ‘day out’, courtesy of a group of Petworth students, before treating them to tales…
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Runcorn Care Home Workers Achieve End of Life Care Award
TWO Runcorn care home workers have enhanced their end of life care skills and knowledge after passing a rigorous programme of training. Carers Alexandra Groundwater…
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New Report Warns Of Looming Incapacity Crisis In The South East
A staggering 97% of people living in the South East are leaving important health and welfare decisions to chance, giving them no control over later…
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Fairmile Grange Blossoms From A Generous Donation
Fairmile Grange has been chosen by All for Love, a renowned London-based florist, to receive a selection of stunning flower arrangements to display in the…
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Christie & Co Release Its Half Year Review Of The Care Market
Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has released an overview of the UK Care market in the first half of 2018, reflecting on previous…
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LGA Launches Own Green Paper On Adult Social Care
The Local Government Association (LGA) has launched a consultation to highlight the crisis in funding adult social care and how to save the services caring…
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Empty Care Beds Due To Costs And Staffing Issues Says Report
A new LaingBuisson report says care home occupancy is lower than previously due to staffing shortages and providers not being able to cover additional costs….
Read more...Treating High Blood Pressure Reduces Risk Of Memory Problems
Research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2018 this month has found treating high blood pressure towards the ideal range may help reduce the…
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