Derbyshire Home Unveils Memorial Tree To Remember Those They Have Lost In 2024
A Derbyshire home has unveiled a memorial tree to remember those that have passed away in 2024. MHA Maple Leaf House have rebranded their existing…
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Dementia
Alzheimer’s Society Report Exposes the Need for Mandatory Dementia Training Care England Says
Care England has issued a response to the Alzheimer’s Society ‘Because We’re Human Too’ report, which reveals a growing crisis: while the number of people…
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Angela Rippon CBE Backs Charity’s Call To Make Dementia Training Mandatory
Today (Wednesday 13 November) broadcaster and journalist, Angela Rippon CBE will join people affected by dementia at a special Alzheimer’s Society parliamentary event in Westminster,…
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Care Charities Initiate Merger To Enhance Services For Veterans
Two charities that care for Armed Forces veterans and their families living with disability, neurological conditions or dementia, have agreed to work towards a merger….
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‘Strictly’ Dance Moves Help People With Dementia
Volunteers from UK Power Networks swapped desks for dance moves, as they helped lead activities for elderly people at Stones End Day Centre in Southwark….
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Report Reveals Serious Gaps In Dementia Support
The Living well with dementia – better community provision for all report from national volunteering organisation, Royal Voluntary Service and the University of Birmingham reveals…
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Care Home Launches New Dementia Café To Raise Awareness
Signature at Coombe Hill Manor’s monthly sessions aim to provide a safe and relaxing space to support anyone in the community living with or impacted…
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Report Reveals Serious Gaps In Dementia Support
Thousands of people caring for loved ones with dementia are being left to cope alone, suggests a new report released today. The Living well with…
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Care England Calls for Greater Support for Young Onset Dementia
Care England has marked Young Onset Dementia Awareness Day by launching resources designed to raise awareness and advocate for urgent government action to support individuals…
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Alzheimer’s Drug Donanemab Does Not Currently Demonstrate Value For The NHS says NICE
The costs of providing donanemab, including regular infusions and intensive monitoring for serious side effects, balanced against the relatively small benefit it provides to patients,…
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Hill Care Group Aims To Host Biggest Dementia-Friendly Exercise Class
HUNDREDS of care home residents at dozens of care homes across the north of England will take part in the “biggest dementia-friendly digital exercise class…
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Worldclass Angel’s Mega Singathon For Dementia
A singer whose performance was described as ‘worldclass’ and ‘breathtaking’ by judges who named her as winner of Germany’s version of ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ will…
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Moors Manor Care Home Does Sponsored Walk For West Moors Dementia Action Group
Staff and residents at Moors Manor Care Home in St Leonards have taken part in a sponsored walk in the home to raise money for…
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Scientists Develop Pioneering Diagnostic ‘Laser Test’ For Dementia
Researchers are leading a pioneering study to investigate a new laser-based test that could detect different types of dementia early in the disease. If successful,…
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Hucknall Long-Distance Runner Completes Half-Marathon To Help Raise £1,250 For The Our Dementia Choir
A proud mother, Sarah Purcell, aged 68, who has lived at HC-One’s Beeches Care Home in Arnold, Nottingham since August 2023, has been reflecting on…
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