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British Geriatric (BGS) newsletter “improving end of life care at home” – April/May 2011

Posted 11 Nov 2019

British Geriatric (BGS) newsletter “improving end of life care at home” – April/May 2011

There are around 750,000 people in the United Kingdom currently spending their last months of life with advanced dementia, and it is clear that such individuals require very specific and tailored end of life care. There are around 750,000 people
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The benefits of elderly care in the home

Posted 11 Nov 2019

The benefits of elderly care in the home

Most older people want to stay in their own homes for as long as possible, but often they are placed in residential care homes when it isn’t really necessary. Fortunately, awareness of the services provided by home care companies is
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The Good Care Group contribute to BBC London 94.9 dementia special

Posted 11 Nov 2019

The Good Care Group contribute to BBC London 94.9 dementia special

The Good Care Group’s Operation Director Dominique Kent and Zoe Elkins, head of Care, were invited to contribute to the BBC London 94.9 drive-time special on the subject of Dementia last week. The Good Care Group’s Operation Director Dominique Kent
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Balham wellness cafe

Posted 11 Nov 2019

Balham wellness cafe

A free and friendly group for senior local residents and their carers to enjoy tea, cake and social activities. The Good Care Group and Home Instead Wandsworth are hosting a wellness cafe in Balham. This is a FREE and friendly
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Audit reveals poor hospital care for dementia patients

Posted 11 Nov 2019

Audit reveals poor hospital care for dementia patients

A national audit commissioned by the Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP) has shown that elderly patients with dementia are frequently experiencing substandard hospital care. A national audit commissioned by the Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP) has shown that elderly patients
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Andrew Marr’s wife speaks out about poor care for stroke survivors

Posted 11 Nov 2019

Andrew Marr’s wife speaks out about poor care for stroke survivors

Jackie Ashley, the wife of journalist Andrew Marr has written a blog piece about the shortcomings of community care for people who have had strokes. Jackie Ashley, the wife of journalist Andrew Marr has written a blog piece about the
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80 year old man with Alzheimer’s wins record deal after car singing video went viral

Posted 11 Nov 2019

80 year old man with Alzheimer’s wins record deal after car singing video went viral

An 80-year-old man with Alzheimer’s, who shot to fame when his son posted videos of him singing in the car, has landed a prestigious record deal. Ted McDermott has been signed up by Decca Records after his “carpool karaoke” videos
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80% of elderly people with depression can be helped

Posted 11 Nov 2019

80% of elderly people with depression can be helped

As we enter Mental Health Awareness Week in 2024, it’s as important as ever to understand depression and how we can recognise it in our elderly loved ones. One in five elderly people in our communities is living with depression.
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42% of stroke survivors feel ‘abandoned’ after leaving hospital

Posted 11 Nov 2019

42% of stroke survivors feel ‘abandoned’ after leaving hospital

New research from the Stroke Association has revealed that almost half of all stroke survivors feel abandoned after they leave hospital. New research from the Stroke Association has revealed that almost half of all stroke survivors feel abandoned after they
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3 peaks challenge in memory of Ellie

Posted 11 Nov 2019

3 peaks challenge in memory of Ellie

On 21st September, 25 of us are taking on the challenge of the three peaks – three of the largest mountains in the UK (Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowden) – all in 24 hours. Not a small challenge! Why
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