Work Experience Day Enhance Residents’ Sense Of Self-Worth
In an unusual about-turn, staff at a dementia care home in Somerset have been receiving help in doing their jobs from the residents they support…
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Surbiton Care Resident With Dementia Finds Joy And Connection Through Adopt A Grandparent
Adopt a Grandparent, an independent charity seeking to build intergenerational relationships across the globe, has shared a story that displays the power of human connection…
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Music for Dementia Celebrates People on the Frontline Of Dementia Care on World Alzheimer’s Day
The Music for Dementia campaign hosted, on September 21, a special performance at London’s Arcola Theatre of the acclaimed dementia themed love story, In Other…
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Fiona Phillips’ World Alzheimer’s Day Call: It’s Devastated My Family, And Researchers Desperately Need More Funding
Long-time Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador, Fiona Phillips, has come out on World Alzheimer’s Day to call for more research funding for the charity. The broadcaster, who…
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Care UK Raises Awareness On World Alzheimer’s Day
To raise awareness on World Alzheimer’s Day, Care UK is looking at the differences between Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Understanding the differences is crucial in providing…
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Ken Livingstone Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Family Reveal
Ken Livingstone, the former London Mayor, has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease his family has announced. 78-year-old Mr Livingstone is being “well cared for by…
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Athena Care Homes, Welcomes Two New Care Homes In Cambridge
Athena Care Homes, an East Anglian care home provider, has completed the purchase of its sixth and seventh care homes, welcoming Alex Wood House and…
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BACP Warns That Older Dementia Patients Are Missing Out On Vital Talking Therapies
Ahead of World Alzheimer’s Day (21 September) the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) warns that many older dementia patients are missing out on…
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Waitrose In Malvern Support Alzheimers Awareness Month With Elgar Court Care Home
Elgar Court Care Home in Malvern, is highlighting Alzheimer’s Awareness Month throughout September in the local community. Alzheimer’s is a form of dementia, the loss…
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Mini Angels’ Spread Their Wings and Raise £1500 During Roseberry Topping Climb
Thirteen children and grandchildren of staff members at Astune Rise Care Home in Eston have rallied together to conquer the iconic Roseberry Topping, raising £1500…
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Gardening Club Promotes Wellbeing For Residents With Dementia
Families and friends have been making the most of September’s fine weather by joining loved ones at a Somerset dementia care home at a gardening…
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Sports Chair Pushes for Greater Dementia Support for Footballers
Dame Caroline Dinenage, Member of Parliament for Gosport and Chair of the Culture, Media & Sport Committee, has urged greater action from football associations on…
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British Airways And Alzheimer’s Society Announce New Partnership
British Airways has announced a new partnership with Alzheimer’s Society (AS) to raise funds and support customers travelling with dementia. For someone living with dementia,…
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Hastings Home Marks 80-Year Existence Of Organisation With Delicious Cream Cake And Tea Event
A Hastings home marked the 80th year of their organisation with an afternoon cream tea event. MHA Lauriston celebrated the 80th birthday of Methodist Homes…
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Report Calls For Manifesto Pledges To Tackle ‘Completely Unacceptable’ Diagnosis Rates
Ahead of the next general election campaign, Alzheimer’s Research UK has set out a series of calls for party leaders to tackle the increasing pressure…
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