Common Dementia Drug Found To Improve Parkinson’s Symptoms
Scientists in Bristol have discovered that a commonly prescribed dementia drug could hold the key to helping prevent debilitating falls for people with Parkinson’s. The…
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Older People’s Charity Issues Cold Snap Warning
~ Independent Age Winter Wise leaflet can help older people ~ As the Met Office issues a level-2 cold weather alert, older people’s charity, Independent…
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Departure Of Senior Staff Could Exacerbate Social Care Staffing Shortages
Staffing shortages facing social care sector could be brought into even sharper focus by societal pressure affecting older workers More than two-thirds of mature care…
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Cure For Alzheimer’s Disease Could Be Available By 2025
Scientists have predicted that drugs will be available to treat Alzheimer’s within a decade. “I think Alzheimer’s will be treatable. I hope by 2025 we…
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A House of Commons Briefing Paper has been published on the state of the care home market in England. The paper includes an examination of…
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Warning Sign: Inability To Detect Sarcasm And Lies
A study carried out by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, shows that losing the ability to identify sarcasm and lies is an…
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Winter Warning Issued To Older People In England
As temperatures fall across the country and weather conditions become increasingly challenging, loneliness and susceptibility to winter bugs can leave many older people feeling cold…
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Sector Warns Of Serious Threat To Care And Support In Wales From Underfunded National Living Wage
Following the budget announcement for spending plans in Wales, social care commissioners, providers and representative bodies are issuing a collective caution to Welsh Government that…
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Transforming End Of Life Care In Acute Hospitals: The Route To Success ‘How To’ Guide
NHS England’s first strategy for end of life care in England, published in 2008, has succeeded in reversing the trend of increasing the proportion of…
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Cross-Party Commission Proposed To Review Health And Care Funding
A cross-party commission to review future funding and structure of health and care services in England, has been proposed in the House of Commons. Norman…
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Memories Are Made Of Trees…
Families who have lost a loved one through dementia can help create a lasting tribute to their memory. Leading dementia charity, Dementia Care, has launched…
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Sporting Memories Scores Big Lottery Fund Win To Tackle Dementia And Loneliness
A social enterprise that uses the heritage of sport and memories to help tackle dementia, depression and loneliness in the elderly has been awarded a…
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PM Urged To Support Commission On Health And Social Care
David Cameron must be bold and hold a Commission on the future of health and social care, as the UK is facing monumental demographic challenges….
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Care Home Hosts ‘Antiques Roadshow’ Style Valuation Day
A DORSET care home hosted an ‘Antiques Roadshow’ style valuation day with two potentially valuable items coming to light. The event, at Colten Care’s Amberwood…
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94-Year-Old War Veteran Receives Prestigious Military Award At Ferndown Care Home
Staff and residents at Care South’s Fairlawn care home in Ferndown celebrated last Saturday (9th January) as 94-year-old resident, Mr. Bill Howard, received the Legion…
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