Care Home News
Super-clever mice increase hopes for treatment of cognitive disorders
17 Aug 2015
A team of researchers created a group of unusually clever mice by altering a single gene, resulting in mice being less likely to behave anxiously or experience fear. The study, published in the journal of Neuropsychopharmacology,.....
Charity launches guide to supporting people who have lost both sight and hearing
17 Aug 2015
National deafblind charity, Sense, has launched a new resource for primary healthcare staff on supporting those who have lost their hearing and sight, or are experiencing dual sensory loss as it’s known. The.....
Rise in number of people taking part in dementia research
14 Aug 2015
The chance of finding a cure for dementia by 2025 could be increased due to a dramatic rise in the number of people participating in ground-breaking research studies. Nearly 22,000 people have taken part in dementia research in.....
Woodgate care home staff shave their heads for The Wish Appeal
14 Aug 2015
Two staff members at Woodgate Residential Home, are shaving their heads to raise money for The Wish Appeal, an exciting fundraising initiative created by The Abbeyfield Kent Society, a charity and care provider. The.....
Allotment project enables older people to socialise while gardening
13 Aug 2015
Horticulture enthusiasts at Bield’s Day Support Service in East Dumbartonshire, have been ‘growing for gold’ after receiving allotment spaces from Hillhead Housing Association. Whitehill Court’s ‘green-fingered’ residents have.....
Kenilworth care home residents enjoy Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
13 Aug 2015
Residents at Kenilworth Manor in Warwickshire recently took part in a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party in aid of national cancer charity, Breast Cancer UK. The home is located in the Warwickshire countryside and provides care for 34 residents,.....
Care homes 'will no longer pay retainers to GP practices'
13 Aug 2015
Care England, a representative body for independent care providers, has warned that the practice of General Practitioners (GPs) charging care homes retainer fees to guarantee NHS care for their residents is ‘unacceptable’. Research.....
CQC warns 'no excuse for poor care' after taking action against Bedfordshire nursing home
12 Aug 2015
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has stressed they will take tough action against care providers that provide unacceptable levels of care, to ensure service users and their families are properly protected. Following urgent legal.....
North East care company announces plans to introduce new techniques to puree food for residents
12 Aug 2015
A North East care company has revealed plans to introduce pureed food for residents with dysphagia. More than 60 per cent of older people have dysphagia, caused either by old age or as the result of an illness or health condition,.....
Over 50,000 sign petition to stop deportations of thousands of NHS nurses
12 Aug 2015
Over 50,000 people have signed a petition calling on the Home Office to make nurses exempt from new immigration laws to stop them being deported. The new law which comes into force in 2016, means workers.....
Gloucester care home’s summer fete raises £1,000 for grand days out
12 Aug 2015
A summer fete at a Gloucester care home has raised £1,000 to fund inspiring excursions and activities for the residents. Families and friends joined in with the fun at The Knoll Care Home in Tuffley, where local traders were invited.....
Faulty pacemakers could have caused 2,000 deaths in the UK
12 Aug 2015
Faulty pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators may be to blame for up to 2,000 deaths in the UK, according to a new study. New research conducted at the University of San Francisco examined.....
Gap in life expectancy between rich and poor shrinks
11 Aug 2015
The gap in life expectancy between the richest 10 per cent and the poorest 10 per cent in the UK shrank by 2.5 years between 1999 and 2010, according to a new report. The study ‘Inequalities in life expectancy:.....
Shaolin monk teaches care home residents kung fu
11 Aug 2015
Care home residents in Wrexham have found a new way to get their kicks – thanks to being taught the basics of kung fu. The residents at Highfield Nursing Home, which is part of the Pendine Park group, were treated to.....
Many hospitals do not have clear signage and handrails for people with dementia
11 Aug 2015
Many hospitals are failing to provide dementia-friendly facilities such as signage and decor, according to the Health and Social Care Information Centre. In what is the first report into how dementia-friendly hospitals are, the.....
TV entertainer Lionel Blair gives 'all-singing all-dancing' performance at Sunrise care home
11 Aug 2015
Celebrity dancer and television presenter Lionel Blair joined residents at Sunrise of Banstead, a Surrey based care home, for the senior living community’s tenth birthday. The Bollywood-themed celebration.....
Welsh health boards and local councils praised for 'strong commitments' to improve quality of life in care homes
11 Aug 2015
Clear commitments to improve older people’s quality of life while living in care homes have been made by public bodies in Wales as a result of the Care Home Review undertaken by the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales during 2014. The.....
Care regulator announces plans for a new pilot to reveal picture of care across local areas
11 Aug 2015
A new pilot project has been launched by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to obtain a picture of the different range of health and social care services available to families within a local area. The project titled ‘Quality of.....
CQC recruit nine expert advisors to assist with inspections
10 Aug 2015
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has recruited nine new advisors to offer leadership and advice on how mental health and learning disabilities services are inspected throughout England. The new inspectors will join the current.....
Callous attack on care home alpacas exposed on CCTV
10 Aug 2015
Two alpacas were subjected to a mindless attack at Danesmoor Nursing Home in Haslingden, which specialises in dementia care for older people. The nursing homes’ CCTV captured the incident that occurred at approximately 10.15pm.....
Tips and ideas on communicating with people living with dementia
10 Aug 2015
Dementia affects the way people communicate as their ability to process information weakens and their responses become more delayed. However it is crucial to remember that communication isn't just talking.....
Ambitious care provider unveils dedicated technology and innovation division
10 Aug 2015
Blackwood, a national housing and care provider for people living with disabilities in Scotland, has unveiled a new technology and innovation division as part of its £17m business strategy. The new five-year business strategy set.....
Boots from Bield are made for walking
10 Aug 2015
A pair of fundraisers have marched almost 100 miles to raise hundreds of pounds to help older people living with dementia. Bield, a registered charity and provider of housing and services for older people in Scotland, saw employee.....
Law commission calls Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards 'deeply flawed'
06 Aug 2015
The Law Commission wants to replace the existing Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) with a new scheme that achieves better, more appropriate outcomes for people with care and support needs and reduces unnecessary burdens on.....
MIND diet could slow cognitive decline among older people
06 Aug 2015
A Mediterranean intervention for neurodegenerative delay (MIND) diet rich in green leafy vegetables, beans, berries and wholegrains could slow cognitive decline among older adults, according to researchers at Rush University Medical.....
Stroke rehabilitation device launched in the US
05 Aug 2015
A new ArmeoPower exoskeleton device has been launched for integrated arm and hand rehabilitation for patients that have had a stroke. Hocoma, a global leader in robotic and sensor-based devices for functional movement therapy,.....
'Art Attack' comes to Northumberland care home
05 Aug 2015
A Stakeford care home opened its doors to the local community and offered a creative, fun-filled ‘Art Attack’ open day. Bridge View Care Home, a provider of specialist care for older people, invited residents, guests and family.....
Dangerous weight loss linked to Alzheimer treatment drugs
04 Aug 2015
New research has identified that cholinesterase inhibitor drugs, which are commonly used to treat the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, could result in harmful weight loss, according to a US study. The study has suggested that weight.....
Meridian Healthcare celebrates 'topping out' of newest care centre
04 Aug 2015
A purpose built care home in West Yorkshire has taken one step closer to completion as the team behind Garforth Care Home were joined by Councillor, Mark Dobson, to celebrate the traditional ‘topping out’ ceremony. Garforth is.....
Therapeutic gardening boosts wellbeing in care homes
03 Aug 2015
Many care home residents rarely or never go outside, yet it is well known that being outdoors in the fresh air and sunlight among plants and trees is hugely beneficial. In a bid to improve the wellbeing of.....