Care Home News

'It's never too late': Care home residents learn second language to delay effects of dementia

01 Aug 2018

At first, 86-year-old Betty had reservations about learning a second language. "I thought it would have been really difficult at my age," she said. "You just don’t expect to be able to learn a new language but the lessons were brilliant.....

Robotic dogs offer comfort and cuddles to care home residents

01 Aug 2018

Eighteen care homes in the south east of England now have their own robotic therapy pet puppies, after a trial found they triggered conversation and social interaction and reduced stress and anxiety in residents. The.....