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Recognising the role of the specialist dementia nurse in the community

Posted 11 Nov 2019

Recognising the role of the specialist dementia nurse in the community

Dementia continues to make media headlines. Following the G8 Dementia Summit late last year, the Health Secretary pledged to double the Government’s research funding for dementia by 2025, to £132m. Dr Penny Hibberd, RGN, RMN, DN, PGCLT (HE), talks about
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Preventing and reducing the risk of falls in dementia

Posted 11 Nov 2019

Preventing and reducing the risk of falls in dementia

Having a fall can be one of the most frightening and debilitating experiences for anyone, as we get older this only increases with declining mobility and function. Having a fall can be one of the most frightening and debilitating experiences
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Portobello Road dementia awareness pop up event – Friday 20th May 2016

Posted 11 Nov 2019

Portobello Road dementia awareness pop up event – Friday 20th May 2016

The Good Care Group will be at the Portobello Road pop up event for dementia awareness week on Friday 20th May 2016, 11am – 4pm Come along and meet The Good Care Group at the Portobello Road pop up event
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Pet ownership is a major benefit of care at home

Posted 11 Nov 2019

Pet ownership is a major benefit of care at home

It has long been known that the companionship of animals can provide a valuable source of comfort and relief for people. If someone loves animals, the pleasure they get from pet ownership has many life enhancing benefits and It has
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Palliative care for dementia patients under scrutiny

Posted 11 Nov 2019

Palliative care for dementia patients under scrutiny

New research supported by Sue Ryder shows that end of life care for the terminally ill – especially those with dementia – can be dependent on “arbitrary” factors, such as age, ethnicity and location. New research supported by Sue Ryder
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New guidelines for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease

Posted 11 Nov 2019

New guidelines for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease

One of the most concerning aspects of Alzheimer’s disease for those living with the condition, their families and their home care companies is the absence of a definitive cure. One of the most concerning aspects of Alzheimer’s disease for those
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National increase in admiral nurses to help meet demand – by Hilda Hayo, Chief Admiral Nurse

Posted 11 Nov 2019

National increase in admiral nurses to help meet demand – by Hilda Hayo, Chief Admiral Nurse

Dementia UK offers specialist one-to-one support and expert advice for people living with dementia through our world-class Admiral Nurses.  We work hand in hand with families, helping them cope with fear, uncertainty and the difficult everyday reality of dementia.  Living
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Music memories, Oxted, Surrey

Posted 11 Nov 2019

Music memories, Oxted, Surrey

Designed for people with dementia and their carers. Why not join this fun and stimulating singing group? Designed for people with dementia and their carers, you can be sure of a warm welcome, plenty of singing and a good cup of
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Live in care: what qualifications and training should I look for?

Posted 11 Nov 2019

Live in care: what qualifications and training should I look for?

When you are in the process of choosing which live-in care provider you will use (either for yourself or for a relative), it is important to understand the level of training received by your professional carer and the qualifications held.
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Life-changing messages for people with dementia

Posted 11 Nov 2019

Life-changing messages for people with dementia

We must challenge the rhetoric that describes those living with dementia as no longer themselves, says Roger Clough. Plus letters from Nori Graham, Jim Cosgrove and Barbara Deering. We must challenge the rhetoric that describes those living with dementia as
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