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Who pays for home care?

Posted 06 Nov 2019

Who pays for home care?

Working out the costs involved in home care and in particular who will pay for care can be a difficult and worrying time for families. Working out the costs involved in home care and in particular who will pay for
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Large rise in Deprivation of Liberty requests causes backlog

Posted 06 Nov 2019

Large rise in Deprivation of Liberty requests causes backlog

The Care Quality Commission’s annual report shows that Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards requests have risen dramatically. A backlog of unresolved cases has developed, raising concerns for patient rights. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has released its annual report on Deprivation
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The “bedblockers” who just want care at home

Posted 06 Nov 2019

The “bedblockers” who just want care at home

An increasing number of elderly people are becoming what is known as “bedblockers”, even though they are fit and eager to return home, because council care firms are reluctant to take on their care. An increasing number of elderly people
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Paying for Care

Posted 06 Nov 2019

Paying for Care

Chris Miller looks into the financial and legal aspects associated with care and gives helpful information of what to do when you suspect someone you know needs it. Chris Miller looks into the financial and legal aspects associated with care
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Report finds millions of pensioners are struggling at home

Posted 06 Nov 2019

Report finds millions of pensioners are struggling at home

A report by the charity Independent Age has found that millions of pensioners are struggling to cope at home, and thousands are not receiving adequate care. A report by the charity Independent Age has found that millions of pensioners are
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Lonely and isolated elderly turning to A&E at Christmas

Posted 06 Nov 2019

Lonely and isolated elderly turning to A&E at Christmas

The NHS has warned that it is expecting an increase in hospital admissions over the festive period, as elderly people turn to A&E due to loneliness and isolation. The NHS has warned that it is expecting an increase in hospital
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Care at Home or Residential Care?

Posted 06 Nov 2019

Care at Home or Residential Care?

When assessing long term care options, the first decision is whether residential care or care delivered in the comfort of your own home would most suit one of your clients or even a loved one in your own family. When
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Has Stanford University found a cure for Alzheimer’s disease?

Posted 06 Nov 2019

Has Stanford University found a cure for Alzheimer’s disease?

Alzheimer’s could be prevented and even cured by boosting the brain’s own immune response, scientists at Stanford University believe. Alzheimer’s could be prevented and even cured by boosting the brain’s own immune response, scientists at Stanford University believe. Researchers discovered
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Dementia patients ‘lack proper care’

Posted 06 Nov 2019

Dementia patients ‘lack proper care’

A new report, released by two charities, Marie Curie and Alzheimer’s Society, has revealed that dementia sufferers are not always getting high-quality care at the end of their life. A new report, released by two charities, Marie Curie and Alzheimer’s
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Loneliness helpline flooded with calls from the elderly

Posted 06 Nov 2019

Loneliness helpline flooded with calls from the elderly

Following its first year of operation, a free helpline for the elderly has received over 300,000 calls, having expected just 100,000. Following its first year of operation, a free helpline for the elderly has received over 300,000 calls, having expected
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