Swansea University’s Centre for Innovative Ageing (CIA) is breaking new ground with the development of a new international Master’s degree. The MSc in International Gerontology and Ageing Studies has been
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New research from the University of Kent has identified the need for loneliness ‘maps’ to help charities and public services support those experiencing loneliness. The research informs a new report
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Controversial columnist Katie Hopkins has been accused of making “disgraceful” and “ill-informed” remarks about dementia patients by a leading charity. The reality TV star is well-known for her outspoken and
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The Commissioner for Older People in Northern Ireland has criticised the late-night transfers of elderly patients saying it was an “indictment of the state of our health service”. Claire Keatinge
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Nominations are now open for Scotland’s Dementia Awards 2015 taking place on World Alzheimer’s Day, 24 September in Glasgow. The Awards are organised in partnership with Alzheimer Scotland, NHS Education
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A new £1m to plan to recruit new primary care support workers to help people diagnosed with dementia has been unveiled as part of a new Welsh Government drive to
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The Commissioner for Older People, Claire Keatinge, has hosted a seminar with a leading expert on ageing for politicians and policy makers on how Northern Ireland can be better prepared
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A new law which allows councils to ban activities in public spaces is leading to “bizarre new criminal offences”, campaigners against heavy regulation have said – despite public approval for
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Is there a link between vitamin B12 deficiency and dementia? Are the increasing incidences of dementia associated with the digital revolution? These and other questions were posed to a panel
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An important survey is being launched to help shape future research to improve healthcare for people living in care homes. Research is essential for developing better ways of providing care,
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