Small Study Shows That Diabetes Drug May Affect A Common Sign Of Alzheimer’s Disease
Reports today claim that a diabetes drug could ‘stop Alzheimer’s in its tracks’. This is from a small study that showed some improvements in how
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Russell Grant Brings Strictly Glamour To Charity Ball For Alzheimer’s Research UK
Strictly Come Dancing star Russell Grant added extra glamour to a glittering charity ball in Eastbourne this month that raised just over £3,000 for Alzheimer’s
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The Journey To Integration: Learning From The Seven Leading Localities
This independent report details the experience of seven localities in developing integrated care. It examines each against a range of factors, including care model, leadership,
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Alzheimer’s Disease – The Cleverest Thief
The University welcomes Smoke Tree Theatre to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia during National Dementia Awareness Week (15-21 May) EVERY three minutes someone
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Dementia Care And LGBT Communities: A Good Practice Paper
NCF publishes second paper focusing on supporting LGBT people with dementia The UK is home to an estimated 1.2 million older lesbian and gay people,
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CQC Gets Ready To Celebrate Care Home Open Day 2016
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is once again getting ready to join in with the enthusiasm and support for the annual Care Home Open Day
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Bearded Men Urged To Join Glitter Beard World Record Challenge
Bearded men across the UK are being called on to take part in a world record challenge for dementia research – for the largest number
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Yarm Care Home Mark Queen’s 90th Birthday And Residents Celebrate St. George’s Day
To celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday Reuben Manor Activity Co-ordinators Ann Smith & Elly Preston made sure the home was decorated with all things British
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VODG Launch ‘Thought Leadership’ Report Rising To The Social Care Workforce Challenge
The social care sector will need to fill around 400,000 jobs by 2035. In the light of this reality, how can providers create a competitive
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Edinburgh Care Home Enjoys A Taste Of Success
A local care home has become the latest Edinburgh business to be presented with a prestigious Eat Safe Award for food safety. Bupa’s Braid Hills
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Leeds Beckett Events To Support Dementia Awareness Week
Leeds Beckett University is hosting a week-long programme of innovative, informative and interactive events in a bid to raise awareness about dementia within society. Led
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Care Home Insolvencies Jump 18% In A Year
The number of care home businesses falling into insolvency has jumped by 18%, with 47 care home operators in England and Wales becoming insolvent last
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Volunteers Urged To Join Southampton Fundraising Group For Alzheimer’s Research UK
The Alzheimer’s Research UK Southampton Group, formed by city resident Malcolm Legge in 2015, is the first of its kind in the county. Malcolm, who
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Lowering Toxic By-Products In Fruit Flies Gives New Insight Into Parkinson’s And Alzheimer’s
Research published in PNAS, could offer new insights into the causes of neurodegeneration seen in Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. The study, led by researchers at
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New ‘Social Care Reward’ Benchmarking Study Welcomes Expressions Of Interest
A new benchmarking study – Social Care Reward 2016-17, is being developed by Agenda Consulting in partnership with Voluntary Organisations Disability Group (VODG). The study
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