‘Mocktail Morning’ Highlights Importance Of Good Hydration At Care Home
Residents at a care home in West Sussex have been given a taste of the summer after taking part in a ‘mocktail morning’ to highlight…
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Oxfordshire Care Home Summer Fete Is A Great Success
A care home in Bampton, Oxfordshire, opened its doors to the community this weekend and held a memorable garden fete, which saw over 100 people…
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The Death Of Early Retirement: More Workers Aged 50+ Than Ever Before
Workers aged 50+ will become the largest cohort in 2024 – representing 1-in-3 of all in employment Recent trends indicate “early retirement” could become a…
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Cherish Country’s Network Of Excellent Care Homes
A leading social care spokesman has urged the country to cherish its vital network of care homes as they face an uncertain future. Speaking ahead…
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Innovative Nursing Assistants Programme: Report Published
Supporting senior care workers to become nursing assistants can tackle the shortage of nurses in care homes, improve the quality of care for residents, and…
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Fundraising Southampton Student Takes On 2,000 Km French Stadium Cycle In 17 Days For Alzheimer’s Society
A Southampton student will be using pedal power to take on a 2,000 km cycling endurance challenge around France. Tom Sweeney, who is studying International…
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High Numeracy In Old Age Correlated With Higher Savings, Better Care Planning, And Even With More Sex!
Think tank argues urgent need to better understand “what works” in terms of improving financial outcomes for older people. ILC-UK question whether we have adequate…
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Care Home Residents Have Spring In Step After Garden Project Award Win
Residents and staff at Canterbury House Care Home in Rhyl are celebrating after their creative gardening project won a national award for ‘Best Outdoor Planning…
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Are We A Nation Of Pessimists When We Consider Retirement?
73% of people don’t expect to have a good quality of life in their 70’s 87% of people don’t expect to have a good quality…
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Care Home Chefs Whisk Up Tasty Treats For National Cupcake Day
Swirls, sprinkles and icing are among the vital ingredients as Colten Care chefs help residents enjoy the UK’s first National Cupcake Day. The family-owned provider…
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Dementia Researchers To Share Findings With Public In Norwich
Dementia experts in Norwich are holding a free public meeting on Thursday 16 June to discuss the latest dementia research findings and boost public understanding…
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A Royal Celebration At The New Deanery And St Mary’s Court Care Homes
Residents and staff from The New Deanery and St Mary’s Court residential care homes in Bocking marked the Queen’s 90th Birthday with a glorious garden…
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Dr Foster Actor Suranne Jones Takes A Bite For Alzheimer’s Society
BAFTA award-winning actor, Suranne Jones, is urging everyone to don their aprons and get baking for Alzheimer’s Society’s first ever Cupcake Day on Thursday 16…
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Housing For Older People: Parliamentarians Call For Major Policy Shift
A new All Party Parliamentary Group report on housing and care for older people calls for a significant change in the focus of Government policy…
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Compass Group UK & Ireland’s Healthcare Team Launches UK’s First Nutritional Toolkit For People Living With Dementia
Compass Group UK & Ireland’s Healthcare business has launched “Dignified Dining” toolkit to provide exceptional nutritional care for people living with dementia. The toolkit includes…
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