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Report: Global cost of Alzheimer’s increasing

The World Alzheimer Report, released by Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI), has estimated that there are now 46.8 million people living with dementia, bringing the worldwide cost of dementia to $818 billion. The World Alzheimer Report, released by Alzheimer’s Disease International...

The Good Care Group leads the way in graduate recruitment

A story in The Guardian has revealed that social care employers in the social care sector are starting to see the benefits of employing graduates. Although social care providers haven’t traditionally recruited graduates, a number of firms, including The Good Care...

Large increase in dementia research volunteers

The National Institute for Health Research has revealed that there was a 60% increase in volunteers – with and without dementia – signing up to take part in medical research this year, compared to last year. The National Institute for...

Adult social care system “under stress and strain”

The Chief Inspector at the Care Quality Commission, Andrea Sutcliffe, has spoken out against the state of adult social care in England, saying that budget cuts have left the system under stress and strain. The Chief Inspector at the Care...

One in five people over 60 suffer from loneliness

A new survey, conducted by the charity Campaign to End Loneliness, has found that 20% of people over 60 experience loneliness and feel that they have no one to reach out to. A new survey, conducted by the charity Campaign...

Elderly care provided by government is unacceptable, says charity

New figures released by charity Age UK reveal over a million people struggle with basic daily tasks but have no help from government or local councils. New figures released by charity Age UK have revealed that over a million people...

Jeremy Hunt calls for people to take better care of elderly

Health secretary Jeremy Hunt has urged people to provide care for their elderly relatives and friends where needed. But is his argument taking in the full issue? In a recent speech, the health secretary Jeremy Hunt urged people to keep...

Report raises concerns over safety and staffing levels in nursing homes

The guardian has revealed that according to the CQC State of Care report, nursing homes are providing poorer care standards than residential care homes. A report in the guardian has revealed that according to the CQC State of Care report,...

Charity warns elderly are increasingly “trapped” in hospital

A study by Age UK has found that the number of elderly people “trapped” in hospital has increased, due to a lack of available ongoing care and support. A study by charity Age UK has found that the NHS lost...

Connecting Wokingham – Thursday, 16 July 2015

Connecting Wokingham – Thursday, 16 July 2015 Dementia support forum This evening community event is aimed at helping to support relatives, friends and those directly involved in the care of patients suffering with dementia as well as those patients with...

Research finds art and music helps dementia patients communicate

New research confirms art and music therapy has a positive effect on people with dementia, urging more studies on the impact of music and the arts on dementia. New research has been released that confirms the benefits of art and...

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards causing delays for bereaved families of dementia care residents

Relatives of people with dementia who pass away in care homes are facing long delays before they can hold a funeral. The delays are being caused by regulations on Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. Many relatives of people with dementia who...