Researchers Target Immune System In Hunt For New Alzheimer’s Treatments
The research team explored the complex interplay between the body’s immune system and the brain. They used mice that have excess amyloid – a hallmark…
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PrimeLife Works with Age UK Training to Roll Out Dementia Focused Training Course
Leading care home group, PrimeLife Ltd, is trialling a new dementia focused training course in several of its UK care homes. Working with Age UK…
Read more...Care in Crisis’ Alert : 100 days and counting – £1 Billion Black Hole in Funding
As the first Tory government in 18 years passes its first 100 day milestone, The National Care Association asks how high on the agenda is the crisis…
Read more...Charity Consortium Urges “Grown Up Conversation” About Old Age
A new report by the Ready for Ageing Alliance seeks to bust the widely touted myth that there is a uniform group of older people…
Read more...Care Homes Call a Halt to GP Retainers
Care England, the largest representative body for independent care providers, has today called a halt to the unethical practice of GP Retainers. Many care homes…
Read more...ILC-UK Calls For Extra Care Housing Focus To Reduce Loneliness And Social Isolation In Older People
A new report from the International Longevity Centre (ILC-UK) has found that residential housing with flexible care provision (extra care) can have a major impact…
Read more...RNHA Describes Delay In Introduction Of Cap On Care Costs As ‘A Double-Edged Sword’ And Hopes Government Will Now Get Its Act Together
As the dust settles on George Osbourne’s budget announcements for 2015/16, the Registered Nursing Home Association (RNHA) has responded to the government’s decision to postpone…
Read more...Ready For Ageing Alliance Challenge The “Myth Of The Baby Boomer”
A new report by the Ready for Ageing Alliance seeks to dispel the myth that there is a uniform group of older people in the…
Read more...On Your Marks, Get Set… BAKE! Christchurch Care Home Holds Its Annual Bake Off
Inspired by the return of the Great British Bake Off to UK television screens, staff and residents at Care South’s Queensmead care home in Christchurch…
Read more...Cure For Dementia Moves Forward As Thousands Of New Volunteers Join The Fight
The Government’s ambition to find a cure for dementia by 2025 has been boosted by a dramatic rise in people volunteering to take part in…
Read more...Research Study To Help Shape Future Of Dementia Care
A study, which will shape the future of education and training around dementia within the NHS, has been launched by health researchers at three Yorkshire…
Read more...Response To Progress Report On End Of Life Care
The Department of Health has published a follow-on report marking the progress made by the Leadership Alliance for the Care of Dying People – a…
Read more...Devon Scientists to Host Free Dementia Information Day
Leading South West dementia scientists will come together on Thursday 3 September to hold a free public event in Devon to discuss current dementia research….
Read more...Yorkshire Care Home Goes Green With Biomass
Mansion House care home in Drax Nr Selby is using renewable energy for its heating system after installing a Biomass Boiler. Roche Healthcare, a family…
Read more...Middlesbrough FC volunteers Entertain Care Home Residents
DOZENS of teenagers have volunteered their time to help elderly Teesside care home residents. The Gables Care Home, on Highfield Road, welcomed over 30 volunteers…
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