Impact of Ageism on People, the Economy and Society Revealed
The devastating impact of ageist attitudes on people, jobs, health, the economy and social cohesion has been revealed in a new report, Ageism: What’s the…
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Global Ageing Conference 2023 Dates Announced
The 2023 Global Ageing Network’s biennial conference in Glasgow in conjunction with Scottish Care and the National Care Forum takes place on 7th and 8th…
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Low Furlong Care Home Resident Receives 100 Birthday Cards from Across the Globe
A Low Furlong resident celebrated her birthday recently with a special twist. To celebrate her 100th year, Low Furlong care home in Shipston-on-Stour threw a…
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We Must Shift the Narrative on Ageing and Disability says LGA
“The Archbishops’ Commission rightly highlights the importance of shifting the narrative on ageing and disability, as well as building better attitudes towards social care and…
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101 Year-Old Celebrates Birthday with Help of Local Schoolchildren
A choir of primary schoolchildren has helped an Ely care home resident celebrate her 101st birthday, presenting her with handmade cards and singing Happy Birthday….
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Care Home Team Leader Celebrates being 80 Years Young and Enjoys Celebration to Mark 48 years of Continuous Service
Ita Graven from Elizabeth House care home in Parkstone enjoyed a double celebration recently when she not only turned 80 but was surprised with a…
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South Shields Centenarian Receives 100th Birthday Message from King Charles III
Mary Capaldi, from Orchard Care Homes’ Ashlea Mews, South Shields, celebrated her 100th birthday last week (3rd January), with a special delivery from King Charles…
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State of social Care the “Worst it’s Been for Many Years – Boss of Care England
Britain’s social care system is in one of the worst states it’s been in “for many, many years”, according to the chief executive of Care…
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NHS Launches New Dementia Diagnosis Drive
Hundreds more people will be checked for dementia thanks to a new specialist service being trialled across the country, the NHS has announced. Care home…
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Care Home Offers Unique Opportunity with a Virtual Dementia Tour
Cherry Hinton Care Home, based in Cambridge, will be hosting an Open Day on Saturday 21st January from 11am-4pm with a unique opportunity to experience…
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Energy Blackouts Could Lead to Increase in Serious Falls, Warns Ageing Charity
National energy blackouts this winter would put more than 1.6 million people at heightened risk of a serious injury in their own home because of…
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Carers Trust Reveals Unpaid Family Carers Financial Hardship
A new survey of carers from across the UK provides a bleak appraisal of how many of the UK’s seven million unpaid family carers have…
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Kidderminster Resident Reveals the Secret to Living a Long Life on His 103rd Birthday
A Kidderminster care home resident has celebrated his 103rd birthday and revealed his secret to living a long and joyful life is to simply enjoy…
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Excelcare Launch Warm Bank Stations to Ease Winter Freeze for Over 65’s
Family run care provider Excelcare has announced that a selection of their care homes in Essex will be opening ‘warm banks’ for people over the…
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Nearly Half a Million Vulnerable and Elderly People Have no Social Contact apart from Care Worker
Nearly half (49%) of care workers report they have had at least one patient whose only regular social contact is them according to a shocking…
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