Care Home News
Dental guide for care homes aims to boost oral health of Scottish dementia residents
14 Aug 2013
A new resource for care homes has been created which will emphasise the importance of providing effective mouth care for older people in care homes. Caring for Smiles- A Guide for Care Homes has been created by Scotland’s National.....
Drinking alcohol excessively could increase the risk of dementia
14 Aug 2013
Swedish researchers have warned how excessive alcohol intake in adolescence could increase the risk of developing early-onset dementia. Scientists at Umea University analysed data from 488,484 men, with.....
A quarter of over 65s find being called 'old' and 'elderly' offensive
14 Aug 2013
Over 65s have revealed that they think ageism in society is holding them back and not truthfully reflecting the feeling of their generation. A survey showed that people aged over 65 feel that the terms ‘old’ and ‘elderly’ have.....
Construction begins on extra care housing inspired by Pottery heritage
14 Aug 2013
An extra care housing site under development, in Chesterfield, has welcomed its first visitors to see how building work is progressing. The 55-apartment Potters Place, named to reflect the area’s pottery.....
Durham care provider sees regeneration vision become a reality
13 Aug 2013
A series of modernisation and renovation projects are going from strength to strength in County Durham, with the latest being the flagship £3.6m Castle Court opened by local MP Kevan Jones. Work on Castle.....
Fears grow about an increase in people relying on property to fund their retirement
13 Aug 2013
Nearly five million people have reported that in order to fund their retirement they plan to rent or sell property, a figure that has worried investment management firm Barings. A survey of over 1,500 non-retired people revealed.....
Famous face recognition test could help detect rare form of dementia
13 Aug 2013
American researchers say a simple famous face recognition test could help detect a rare form of dementia. Details of ‘Naming vs knowing faces in primary progressive aphasia (PPA)’, the study carried out at.....
Dementia care home given the personal touch as residents name facility after famous landmark
12 Aug 2013
A specialist dementia care home set to open in the next summer has been named ‘Lydia Eva Court’ after a famous landmark in Gorleston, Norfolk. The £6.9m care home, which is being built by care group Norse Care, will be named.....
Residents find new friendships through dance classes at Richmond Retirement Village
12 Aug 2013
Residents have put on their dancing shoes to perform in front of neighbours and staff to celebrate the many benefits that dancing has brought to their health and wellbeing. The performers gave the two dance performance as part.....
Jeremy Hunt awards shares of multi-million pound fund to create dementia friendly environments
12 Aug 2013
Jeremy Hunt has awarded shares of a £50m fund to health trusts and local authorities to help them create dementia friendly environments. The Health Secretary recently revealed details of the 116 successful.....
Multiple Sclerosis Society set to receive boost in funds from 101 mile mobility scooter challenge
12 Aug 2013
Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1998, James Pagram has taken to his mobility scooter to raise funds for the MS Society by embarking on a 101 mile challenge. Four days into the challenge, Mr Pagram is expected to complete.....
St John's House home to world's oldest choir
12 Aug 2013
A residential home in north Yorkshire has secured its place in the record books after its choir was named the oldest in the world. The ensemble at St John’s House, in Kirk Hammerton, which has a combined.....
Multi-million pound investment for ‘ground-breaking’ research into dementia
09 Aug 2013
The Government has invested £124m into “ground-breaking” research into the nation’s most pressing health problems, including dementia. Earlier today, Health Minister Lord Howe revealed the grant from the.....
Bield fundraiser steps up to charity challenge
09 Aug 2013
A fit fundraiser who conquered Ben Nevis for charity put his best foot forward once again and walked 79 miles in aid of Bield. Kevin Rowe raised more than £500 for the charity, which is Scotland’s leading.....
Dementia residents help the power of memory take centre stage
09 Aug 2013
Dementia residents at a Colten Care home in Poole are helping a theatre company stage a show inspired by the power of memory. People living at The Aldbury will inform performances of Memory Points, by Winchester-based.....
Maritime care charity marks milestone of dedicated staff
08 Aug 2013
Carers, residents and their visiting loved ones have been celebrating how far maritime care home the Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society, in Banstead, has come after two employees marked their collective 80 years of service. One.....
English Community Care Association and National Care Association announce merger
08 Aug 2013
The UK’s two largest social care provider representative bodies have today revealed plans to merge and form a “powerful” new organisation called Care England. The English Community Care Association (ECCA).....
'Safe and comfortable' care home praised by CQC
08 Aug 2013
An Akari Care home in Wigan has won praise from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following a recent inspection. Inspectors commended staff at Lindsay House, which provides residential care for 25 elderly.....
Care homes urged to prioritize activities to prevent residents going into shutdown mode
08 Aug 2013
Sylvie Silver, director of the National Association for the Providers of Activities for Older People, has been battling for nearly a decade to get more care homes to put activities at the heart of their care. “At.....
Silver Surfer celebrates 109th birthday with Facebook friends
08 Aug 2013
A care home on the Isle of Wight has helped one resident to celebrate her 109th birthday with friends and family. Mrs Strugnell is the oldest surviving war widow, and was visited by Elaine Duggan of the War Widows Association.....
Expert sceptical about claims drinking hot chocolate reduces the risk of developing dementia
08 Aug 2013
The head of research at Alzheimer’s Research UK has said it is “too soon to draw any conclusions” about a study claiming that cocoa – the key ingredient in chocolate – improves blood flow to the brain, and therefore reduces the risk.....
carehome.co.uk survey finds care homes divided on uniform policy
08 Aug 2013
Strict uniform policies within care homes are in flux throughout the sector, with providers who once clothed their staff in traditional clothing now developing their own individual philosophies tailored to their service and experience. This.....
Dementia aware hospitals are awarded the Purple Angel logo
07 Aug 2013
A dementia awareness campaigner has helped two hospitals in the Teignmouth community to become dementia aware through a new training initiative. Norman McNamara was diagnosed with Lewys Bodies disease,.....
'Strong and insightful’ Berwick report calls on Government officials to revitalise and restore the NHS
07 Aug 2013
Barack Obama’s former health advisor has called on Government officials to lead change within the NHS, restoring it to its former glory and ensuring patient safety and high standards of care. Prime Minister.....
Skin condition charity thanks care home for promoting its cause
06 Aug 2013
Charity DEBRA, the only national organisation that helps those affected by the rare skin condition Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), has praised the efforts of a Poole care home in helping the cause. The Laurels & Pine Lodge.....
Mothers who breastfeed might be at a lower risk of developing dementia
06 Aug 2013
Scientists from two UK universities have discovered that women who breastfeed might have a lowered risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. By interviewing 81 British women aged between 70 and 100, research has suggested that.....
Dedicated care home manager celebrates 20 years with Shaw healthcare
06 Aug 2013
Residents and staff at a Dorset residential home helped a dedicated care home manager celebrate 20 years with Shaw healthcare by throwing a party in her honour. Mel Bennett, 42, started working at Glebe House,.....
NorseCare wins double bid to provide 'high quality' care and dementia support in Norfolk
05 Aug 2013
Elderly people in Norfolk are set to benefit from a new £4.2m housing with care scheme, thanks to a successful bid by NorseCare. The cash for the development, which will be built on the Three Score site.....
Scientists claim Alzheimer's drug breakthrough
05 Aug 2013
Scientists in Switzerland believe they are a step closer to finding a cure for Alzheimer’s following an “invaluable” drug breakthrough. While carrying out clinical trials, experts at École Polytechnique Fédérale.....
Colten Care home helps 'lovely couple' celebrate 65 years of wedded bliss
05 Aug 2013
A couple celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary at a Colten Care home were “touched” to be presented with an engraved wood carving honouring their love story. Staff at Avon Reach in Mudeford gave the.....