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
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
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
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
A cure for dementia could be just five years away, the outgoing chairman of the World Dementia Council has announced. A cure for dementia could be just five years away, the outgoing chairman of the World Dementia Council has announced.
Being a carer is an occupation that’s often not fully understood, but most of us will need their services at some point in our lives. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at what it means to be a live-in carer for Good
24 February 2016, 6pm to 8.30pm at: Sevenoaks District Council, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks TN13 1HG Coping with Dementia as a family Working to become Dementia Friendly 24 February 2016, 6pm to 8.30pm at: Sevenoaks District Council, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks TN13 1HG Presentations Legal
Elderly Britons are now 22% less likely to develop dementia than was expected 20 years ago, a study by Cambridge University has found. Elderly Britons are now 22% less likely to develop dementia than was expected 20 years ago, a
Mail-on-line – Monday 30th November 2015 Diabetes pill that could help us live to 120: Common treatment set to be trialled next year in the hope it could stave off illnesses such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s: Trials to be carried out
The Government’s latest report on elderly care was published yesterday by the UK Home Care Association (UKHCA), and included involvement and specialist input from the Good Care Group. The Government’s latest report on elderly care, entitled ‘Dementia & Homecare: Driving