Osborne warned on further social care cuts as 1 million elderly ‘stranded’
More than a million older people are struggling to cope with basic tasks such as getting out of bed, washing and dressing with no help, a charity has warned, as
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‘Endemic and deeply worrying lack of support’ as GP’s slam dementia care
GPs believe dementia patients are being failed by health and social care services, with many saying they do not feel they have had sufficient training to deal with people with
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New dementia research service launched across Wales
A Wales-wide online and telephone service that helps people to take part in dementia research studies has been launched at Bangor University. Join Dementia Research promises to accelerate the pace of
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West Midlands carers admit care home neglect charge
Two carers have admitted neglect after an 85-year-old resident fell as they put her to bed. Sabrina Duncan and Benter Ouma admitted acting in a grossly negligent manner at Birmingham
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Older people get no benefit from widely used supplement
Older people who take a popular vitamin supplement to improve their mobility, muscle strength, co-ordination and mental function may be wasting their time, new research suggests. B12 supplements provide no
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New treatment for impulsivity in dementia patients shows promise
Restoring the low levels of the chemical serotonin may help improve brain function and reduce impulsivity in some dementia patients, according to Cambridge researchers. A study published in the July
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End of life care report finds 25% rise in deaths at home
The number of people dying at home or in care homes has increased by 25% in a decade, a report into end-of-life care found. Home continues to be the preferred
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New digital web application improves dementia care mapping
The University of Bradford has launched a database to store and share information on Dementia Care Mapping. Dementia Care Mapping is an established approach to achieving and embedding person-centred care
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Videos: Promoting innovative ideas to support caring with dignity
Research shows that there are eight main factors which contribute to providing dignity with care. Each of these dignity factors contribute to a person’s sense of self respect, and they
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Blood protein may indicate risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists at King’s College London have identified a single blood protein that may indicate the development of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) years before symptoms appear, a disorder that has been
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