Care Home News
Dementia residents can stimulate their senses in safe and colourful outdoor space
07 Jul 2014
A £10,000 scheme has been completed to transform the gardens of Brookdale Nursing Home, in Kidderminster, in order to allow clients with dementia to enjoy all the benefits of sensory surroundings. Taking four months to complete, the garden.....
NHS chief executive out of touch with reality over future of care homes
04 Jul 2014
Care sector professionals have criticised NHS chief executive Simon Stevens for saying he would be ‘disappointed’ if nursing homes still existed in 50 years’ time. Chair of the Independent Care Group (York.....
Think tank calls for 'swings at bus stops' for older people
03 Jul 2014
Local and national policy-makers are failing to ensure that our communities meet the needs of all ages according to a new report that strongly recommends that local authorities should encourage a sense of fun for all ages - such as.....
Future of adult social services unsustainable despite 'Herculean success' of staff
02 Jul 2014
Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) annual budget survey released today has revealed a 1.9 per cent reduction in spending in social care services in 2014/15. ADASS president David Pearson commended the continuing.....
Dementia signage and visual aids are crucial within care homes
01 Jul 2014
For adults experiencing memory loss, the ability of the brain to remain visually engaged with interior surroundings is well documented as being crucial for enhancing daily living potential. As.....
Profile: Luxury care homes see rapid growth as traditional care homes dwindle, reveals care home expert
01 Jul 2014
As the number of luxury care homes continues to grow, the number of traditional style converted care homes which tend to cater for local authority residents is shrinking as care providers chase the big money, according to an expert.....
Volunteers - the charitable solution for improving the lives of care home residents
01 Jul 2014
The reports of poor standards of care and underpaid, overworked staff continue to proliferate in the media and potential solutions are still being debated. Religious groups and charities around the country.....