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Read the latest care industry news, interesting articles, important announcements plus recent thoughts and ideas from The Good Care Group.

Care sector news review: June

This month saw the release of new health and care guidelines, as well as significant advances in dementia research. These were the most notable live-in care news stories from June. Welcome to the first edition of The Good Care Group’s...

When is the right time to think about live-in care?

Taking a proactive approach to care and support can mean avoiding a crisis, and actually enabling the person to live a more independent life at home, for longer. It can be difficult to know when it’s the right time to...

Inspirational initiatives that keep elderly people active

Keeping older people active and socially engaged can be more complex than with younger age groups, but these inspirational examples prove that there are plenty of options out there. On average, people now live around one-third of their lives after...

How live-in care can strengthen family bonds

Family is possibly the most important factor in staving off loneliness among older people; a condition that can have pronounced effects on a person’s physical health and overall wellbeing. Family is possibly the most important factor in staving off loneliness...

Afternoon tea at Garson’s Farm Cafe – 14th June 2016

You are invited for Afternoon Tea and the option of fruit picking at Garson’s Farm Cafe Garson’s Farm Cafe in partnership with Home Instead and the Good Care Group are inviting you for Afternoon Tea and the option of *fruit picking! At...

Hospital discharge delays costing NHS £820m per year

Delays in releasing older patients following hospital treatment is costing the NHS £820m per year, according to a recent report from the National Audit Office. Delays in releasing older patients following hospital treatment is costing the NHS £820m per year, according to...

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Loneliness and care homes

As a society, we have grown to understand more in recent years about the loneliness older people so often face, and we’re coming to realise how detrimental this feeling can be to their health and wellbeing. As a society, we...

Alzheimer’s breakthrough to be announced by Cardiff University

Scientists at Cardiff University claim they are on the verge of an “enormously exciting” breakthrough that will advance our understanding of the causes of Alzheimer’s Disease. Scientists at Cardiff University claim they are on the verge of an “enormously exciting” breakthrough that...

Events arranged across the UK for dementia awareness week 2016

Events have been held across the country to mark dementia awareness week 2016, which is set to conclude on Saturday 21st May. Events have been held across the country to mark dementia awareness week 2016, which is set to conclude...

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Changing from a care home to full-time live-in carer

Whether you’re making an initial decision on care requirements for a relative whose support needs have changed, or re-assessing an existing residential care arrangement, switching to live-in care is a convenient process without any unnecessary headaches. At The Good Care...

Depression can be passed between elderly couples, study finds

Depression can be passed between older spouses due to unsupported mutual reliance, a new study from Yale School of Public Health has found. Depression can be passed between older spouses due to unsupported mutual reliance, a new study from Yale...

Falls prevention for elderly people at home

Over one million older people fall at home each year. It’s the most common cause of injury for over 65s, and can cause distress, injury and a sudden, sharp decline in overall health. Making the home environment a safe and...