Care UK Celebrates its Brightest Stars
The Residential Care Services (RCS) Stars awards recognise individual and team excellence at care homes nationwide across Care UK’s RCS division. A total of 22…
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Dementia
Will a Salad a Day Keep Memory Problems Away? – Alzheimer’s Society comments
New research suggests that eating one or two servings per day of green, leafy vegetables may slow down the memory and thinking decline associated with…
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Alzheimer’s Society Comments On Dementia And Antipsychotic Drug Prescription Data
The data has been published as part of an expansion of the monthly Recorded Dementia Diagnoses report, and accounts for figures submitted by 98.8% of…
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Dementia Deaths In Scotland Now Double 2007 Figures
Deaths caused by dementia continue to rise across Scotland according to provisional figures released today by National Records of Scotland. The figures show deaths caused…
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Inspirational’ Former Carer Wins National Dementia Friendly Award
An “inspirational” former carer has won a national honour for her efforts to help people with dementia and their loved ones. Val Brown was presented…
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Internet Sensation Songaminute Man’s Son Hits High Note At Dementia Friendly Awards
The son of internet singing sensation Songaminute Man has been honoured for his “phenomenal” fundraising efforts at Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Friendly Awards 2017. Simon McDermott…
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High BMI Linked To Increased Risk Of Dementia Later In Life
A new study led by researchers at University College London shows that people with a higher body mass index (BMI) in midlife are more likely…
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Musicians Provide Therapy For Elderly With Dementia
MUSICAL therapy has been helping Sheffield care home residents living with dementia. Singers from charity Lost Chord have been at The Laurels and The Limes…
Read more...Stephen Fry Calls On Public To Share Poignant Dementia Film This Christmas
Actor, broadcaster and activist Stephen Fry is calling on the public to back dementia research again this Christmas after Alzheimer’s Research UK re-launches its award-winning…
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Harrogate Dementia Care Provider Scoops ‘Outstanding Contribution To Social Care’ Award
James Rycroft – Managing Director of Vida Healthcare in Harrogate – has been awarded the ‘Outstanding Contribution to Social Care’ Award at the Regional Finals…
Read more...US Study Showing System Not Ready For Next Dementia Treatment Is Warning For UK
The US healthcare system is not ready for potential breakthrough dementia treatments according to a new Rand Corporation study released yesterday. The study, commissioned by…
Read more...Dementia Study Sheds Light On How Damage Spreads Through Brain
Scientists have revealed insights into how a key protein disrupts brain cells in dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB). Researchers say the findings shed light on…
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Think Twice if You’re Dealing with Tricky Customers This International Day for Tolerance (Thurs 16 Nov)
South West care charity Milestones Trust offers tips for talking to people with dementia A South West care home charity is calling on people to…
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Knight Frank Predicts National Crisis in Care Home Industry
– 6,600 care homes at risk of closure over the next 5 years – – Will cost £15 billion to replace closed homes – –…
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LGA Responds to Cost of Care Research
Responding to research by Prestige Nursing + Care showing that the average annual cost of a care home in Great Britain has increased by 9.6%…
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