A new film by the BBC has profiled three people living at home with dementia. Over 525,000 with dementia live at home, a large percentage of the estimated 850,000 people who are thought to be living with the disease. A
The Alzheimer’s Society has released new research that reveals that dementia sufferers are having to endure long stays in hospital, due to a shortage of available home care. The Alzheimer’s Society has released new research that reveals that dementia sufferers
A new report has revealed that staff in care homes are resorting to involving the police when they cannot cope with care home residents. In one case, a 90-year-old dementia sufferer was detained in police cells after a row with
Seminar takes a joined-up approach to dementia care Seminar takes a joined-up approach to dementia care The cost of care, how this affects your home and powers of attorney are among the key issues worrying Tunbridge Wells residents when it
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
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
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
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
A landmark study run over 35 years has revealed that a healthy lifestyle can help reduce the risk of ill health and disease in old age. A landmark study run over 35 years has revealed that a healthy lifestyle can
Research carried out by Age UK Lancashire over the last three years revealed that older people in the area living with dementia were concerned about a lack of support and advice, as well as the impact that dementia was having