UK Dementia Research Institute Takes Huge Leap Forward
Six of the UK’s leading research universities have been awarded centre status in the landmark UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI), laying the foundation for…
Read more...
Celebrities Urge Public To Unite Against Dementia – As It’s Set To Be 21st Century’s Biggest Killer
Alzheimer’s Society launches new United Against Dementia campaign today. We’re calling on the public to set aside their differences – from age to tastes and…
Read more...
Caring Homes Named In The Top 20 Most Recommended Large Care Home Providers In The UK
Caring Homes are celebrating after being named as one of the ‘Top 20 Recommended Large Care Homes 2017’ nationally by carehome.co.uk thanks to its commitment…
Read more...
Fearless Sisters Fly Across The Clyde To Raise £700 For Charity
A daring staff member from a Glasgow care home and her sister have ziplined across the River Clyde in a brave bid to raise money…
Read more...
Two New Fluffy Residents Spring Into Action At Acacia Court
A care home in Pudsey welcomed two new bright eyed and bushy tailed additions to the family recently when Gladys and Barry hatched into the…
Read more...
Residents Rediscover Their Green Fingers During ‘National Gardening Week’
Staff at Bowbridge Court care home in Newark have been helping residents to rediscover their green fingers during National Gardening Week last week. Jean Gregory,…
Read more...
Cornwall Care Celebrates Easter
Residents of Cornwall Care had a brilliant time last week celebrating Easter. At Redannick, Cornwall Care’s residential home in Truro, residents got stuck into an…
Read more...
Bramley Health Service Users Enjoy Birds Of Prey Visit
Bramley Health has held a birds of prey workshop for all its service users building on a successful event in 2016. Staff across the centres…
Read more...
Artificially-Sweetened Fizzy Drinks Linked To Increased Stroke And Dementia Risk
Stroke: Sugar- and Artificially Sweetened Beverages and the Risks of Incident Stroke and Dementia. A Prospective Cohort Study Researchers in the US have linked drinking…
Read more...
Liberal Democrats Back Mind’s Call For 48 Hour Follow-Ups For People Leaving Mental Health Hospital
Leeds North West MP Greg Mulholland has joined Liberal Democrat Shadow Health Secretary Norman Lamb MP in responding to figures released by Mind that show…
Read more...
Young Boy Surprises Care Home Resident With A Special Donation
A kind-hearted boy from Strawberry Fields Primary School demonstrated the true meaning of Easter when he paid a surprise trip to a care home resident…
Read more...
Two Of Brunelcare’s Care Homes Strike Gold For Quality Care
Two care homes dedicated to providing the best possible care for all of their residents right up until the end of their lives, have been…
Read more...
Two Existing Drugs Can Block Cell Death In Mice With Neurodegeneration
A new study shows that two drugs can block the death of brain cells in mice. Building on an earlier breakthrough, Professor Giovanna Mallucci and…
Read more...
How To Measure The Brexit-Related Risks And Opportunities Facing Social Care Providers
With Brexit set to dominate the snap general election, VODG (the Voluntary Organisations Disability Group) is launching a new resource to help social care providers…
Read more...
Fundraising – It’s A Truly Family Affair In One Hampshire Nursing Home!
Two generations of a local family have helped to raise funds that will benefit the lives of many elderly residents of Chatterwood House, a Liss-based…
Read more...