Size Of The Brain’s Memory Centre Indicates Risk Of Dementia With Lewy Bodies
A US study of people with mild memory and thinking problems suggests that monitoring the size of a brain structure called the hippocampus could indicate…
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Loneliness May Predict Alzheimer’s Disease, Suggests A New Study
A study suggests people who had high levels of the protein amyloid in their brain were more likely to be classified as lonely. The study…
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Belong Warrington Residents Take A Step Back In Time
Residents at specialist care village, Belong Warrington, enjoyed a reminiscence afternoon tea, centred around memory boxes containing historic items from various eras. The ‘step back…
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NHS Digital Call For Social Workers To Help Shape The Future Of Information And Technology
The national information and technology partner for the health and care system is seeking expert input from social care professionals as part of its drive…
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Complaints To Care Providers Should Not Result In Evictions, Says Elder Abuse Charity
Action on Elder Abuse welcomes new CQC guidance on visiting rights to care home Action on Elder Abuse (AEA) has welcomed new guidance published today…
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Russia Award Teesside Care Home Resident For WWII Service
RUSSIA has recognised a Teesside World War II veteran for services on the “Arctic Convoys” in 1944 – named the “worst journey in the world”…
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Fit For Future Review Makes New Discoveries In Palliative Care
A major review into the future provision of palliative care in the county has concluded its formal consultation and will now consider recommendations. Fit for…
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Dedicated Nurse Plus Care Worker Retires At The Age Of 82
A worker from homecare provider Nurse Plus Dover was praised for her long-standing caring career as she retires at the age of 82. Sam Sellars,…
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Residents At Weedon Road Supported Living Scoop Housing Solutions’ Best Kept Garden Award
Tenants and members of the team at Weedon Road Supported Living in Aylesbury demonstrated their green-fingered talent by winning the Best Kept Garden Award in…
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Minister Calls On People With Dementia To Share Views In New Survey
A drive to ensure people’s experiences of dementia are heard and acted on has been launched today by care minister David Mowat. People with dementia…
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Wendy In “Close Shave” Fundraiser In Aid Of Cancer Support
Wendy Jones of the Cartref Care home in Ceredigion Wales said “goodbye” to her tresses for a worthy cause last month when she had her…
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Carers Shape Up
A national care group is offering staff advice on exercises which can be done in the workplace in a bid to keep health and fitness…
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Nominations open for 2nd year of NCPC Awards
Awards are given in four categories: Bereavement Project of the Year Dying Matters Initiative of the Year End of Life Care Champion of the Year…
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Minister David Mowat Visits Birtley House
Parliamentary Undersecretary of State for Care and Support David Mowat paid a visit to Birtley House yesterday. Earlier this week and met with the nursing…
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St Helen’s World War II Veteran Awarded For His Bravery
A World War II veteran from St Helens was surprised on Thursday 27th October when he was presented with France’s highest honour, recognising his role…
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