Unpaid Carers Impacted by Unclear Guidance to Have Debts Cancelled
Tens of thousands of unpaid carers affected by confusing guidance on their earnings are set to have their debts reduced, cancelled, or refunded, in a…
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Dementia
Care Homes Warn Dementia Patients in Wales Could Be Turned Away Unless Visa Rules Are Reformed
Care homes in Wales could be forced to turn away elderly people with dementia unless ministers act to “fix the visa” for overseas staff. In…
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Higher-Quality Plant-Based Diet Linked to Lower Dementia Risk, Study Finds
A higher-quality plant-based diet may help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, according to new research published in Neurology, the…
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New Tool Helps People With Dementia Transition From Hospital To Community
NIHR-supported researchers at The University of Manchester have developed and evaluated a new tool to help people with dementia transition more safely and smoothly from…
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Activating Your Brain While Sitting Helps Reduce Dementia Risk Study Reveals
Care home activity coordinators and nursing staff may need to reconsider how they think about residents’ downtime, following the publication of compelling new research showing…
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Leading Voices Confirmed as New Speakers Announced for Dementia Forward Conference
Following the recent announcement of the Dementia Forward Conference, taking place on Friday 22nd May at Scarborough Rugby Club, a distinguished line-up of speakers and…
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Dementia UK Launches British Sign Language Support Service
Specialist dementia nursing charity, Dementia UK, has announced a new service to support people from the d/Deaf and hard of hearing community who are living…
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Delays Leave Vulnerable People Without Safeguards, Wales DoLS Report Warns
Persistent delays in the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) system are leaving some of Wales’ most vulnerable individuals without legal protection, according to a new…
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NICE Set to Review Evidence on Two Pioneering Alzheimer’s Drugs
The UK’s medicines cost watchdog is to take a fresh look at two high-profile Alzheimer’s treatments after successful appeals from their manufacturers. National Institute for…
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Dementia Adventure Expands Green Letter Days to Bring More Outdoor Adventures to Care Homes
Charity Dementia Adventure has announced the return of its Green Letter Days programme for 2026 – a growing series of free, dementia-inclusive days out designed…
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Hamberley’s Dementia Chief Advocates For Dining Empowerment
Dementia expert David Moore has encouraged care home providers to actively involve residents living with dementia in food preparation and the dining experience to help…
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Type 1 Diabetes Associated with Higher Risk of Dementia Study Reveals
Having type 1 diabetes is associated with a higher risk of developing dementia, according to a study published March 18, 2026, in Neurology®, the medical…
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Residents at the Cedars Give a Classy Celebration to the “Forces Sweetheart”
Residents and guests at The Cedars care home in Bourne enjoyed an afternoon of pure delight, with a live musical performance that took place at…
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NHS Spending Watchdog to Review Evidence on Alzheimer’s Treatments
An independent appeal has ruled that NICE failed to fully account for the devastating impact on unpaid carers when it blocked access to two promising…
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KYN Appoints Suzanne Mumford As Director of Clinical and Dementia Care
KYN, London’s leading collection of residential and nursing care homes, is pleased to announce the appointment of Suzanne Mumford as Director of Clinical and Dementia…
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