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Four-legged friends provide companionship to elderly residents AN Edinburgh home specialising in dementia care has launched a pet therapy programme to combat loneliness and improve…
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People who consume fewer plant-based chemical substances, called flavanols, as part of their diet may be more likely to experience age-related memory decline, suggests a…
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The British Geriatrics Society today launches a new report, The case for more geriatricians: Strengthening the workforce to care for an ageing population. Geriatricians are…
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A Coalition bringing together 15 organisations and 12 individuals, including the European Public Health Association, the International Pharmaceutical Federation, and Professor Sir Michael Marmot, University…
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A retired eye surgeon saw every reason to celebrate as he reached his 100th birthday at a Dorset care home. John Whitwell was the centre…
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A woman has celebrated her 100th birthday a party at a local care home. Annie Cox, who has lived at The Hawthorns care home since…
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HC-One has opened its new pilot Specialist Dementia Care Community (SDCC) in Meadow Bank Care Home, in Preston, Lancashire. Pioneering a new therapeutic approach, this…
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Dame Caroline Dinenage has once again asked for better rights for children to see their grandparents following parental separation in Questions to the Justice Secretary –…
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Celebrations have been in full swing at Cheverton Lodge Care Home in Islington, as one of its residents celebrates her 103rdbirthday in style. Joan has…
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Legends from the world of entertainment and sport are supporting charity Independent Age in calling for a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing. Footballer Sir…
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A West Sussex care home resident has celebrated her 102nd birthday with family and friends. Ellen Bolger was joined by residents and staff at Deerswood…
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The government has launched its long-awaited Older People’s Housing Taskforce (OPHT) to help improve accommodation options for the elderly. The new taskforce to help improve…
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There was a joyous occasion at a Lincoln home as one resident celebrated her 104th birthday. Muriel Beattie lives at MHA Stones Place and celebrated…
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It’s been three years since the UK entered lockdown amid the beginnings of the Covid-19 pandemic and since charity ‘Adopt a Grandparent’ began digitally pairing…
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More than 100 employers, including HM Treasury, the Department for Work and Pensions and a number of Marriott hotels, have joined the Centre for Ageing…
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