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Dementia awareness week 2016 – day three

Some time ago I was the 1 to 1 live in carer for a nice man John who lived in the care home. But we never mentioned that it was a care home, it was a HOTEL. John was diagnosed...

Dementia awareness week 2016 – day five

On the final day of dementia awareness week it brings me great pleasure to share Victoria’s story with you. Victoria wrote to me after being inspired by Hazels’ story on Monday, which encouraged her to share her own success with...

Dementia awareness week 2016 – day one

This week is dementia awareness week, and to commemorate this week The Good Care Group want to share some of the wonderful stories that our Carers have given us. We hope you find them enjoyable and inspiring! This week is...

Exercise can decrease cognitive decline by 10 years

According to a new study, regular exercise has the potential to limit cognitive decline equivalent to a decade of aging among over 65s. Regular exercise has the potential to limit cognitive decline equivalent to a decade of aging among over...

Loneliness linked to increased risk of heart disease and strokes

Loneliness and social isolation have been identified as presenting a 30% increased risk of having a stroke or developing coronary artery disease. Loneliness and social isolation have been identified as presenting a 30% increased risk of having a stroke or developing coronary...

Unexpected benefits of live-in care

“Improving wellbeing through care at home” – New study shows benefits of live-in care An evidence-based analysis of live-in care versus residential care. The Good Care Group’s new study “improving wellbeing through care at home” reviews studies and evidence of...

Study: Sleep is an essential part of stroke care

Sleep has been identified as an issue for people who have had strokes. Researchers from the University of Surrey and University of Freiburg have urged those involved in stroke care and stroke rehabilitation to pay particular attention to their clients’...

Care needs of a million elderly not being met

The charity Age UK has warned there are as many as a million people in the UK with elderly care needs that are not being met. A further 300,000 are struggling with feelings of loneliness. The charity Age UK has...

Older generation home safety checklist

The benefit to an elderly person’s wellbeing of continuing to live in their own home cannot be overstated. That said, there are many safety considerations that need to be addressed in order to facilitate this without risking their health or...

Scottish Labour urges more funding for care at home

Elderly care in Scotland is at the centre of a new push by Scottish Labour to secure increased local funding. New Health and Social Care Partnerships are to take control of the budgets for adult social care and community nursing...

Sharing knowledge boosts health

Older people have a wealth of knowledge and wisdom to provide to younger generations and now it seems that sharing it is extremely beneficial to their health. Sharing knowledge improves elderly health and wellbeing Older people have a wealth of...

How high-quality care provision can lead to a longer life

High-quality care makes an enormous difference to the health and wellbeing of elderly patients, and it can even impact their life expectancy. High-quality care makes an enormous difference to the health and wellbeing of elderly patients, and it can even...