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Scientists explore link between hearing loss and dementia

Intelligence Research Studies by Sarah Clarke on July 17, 2019

Scientists at the University College London is leading the project in partnership with Alzheimer’s Research UK.

New dementia courses launched for family carers

People Training by Sarah Clarke on July 12, 2019

The courses cover specialised subjects, which can help carers to build the skills and confidence to see them through the challenges that caring can bring.

Councils failing to meet dementia care targets, report reveals

Intelligence Studies by Sarah Clarke on July 5, 2019

Fewer than half of people with dementia who use social care services are getting the regular care reviews they are entitled to, Healthwatch England has warned.

Home care directors attend packed dementia workshop in London

Business Events People Training by Sarah Clarke on July 4, 2019

Internationally acclaimed dementia care expert, Teepa Snow, delivered dementia workshop to a packed hall in Wimbledon.

Admiral nurses publish guide on managing ‘silent’ dementia pain

Innovation Solutions by Sarah Clarke on July 3, 2019

The information leaflet offers carers advice on how to recognise that a person with dementia is in pain and how to alleviate it.

(L-R) Kevin Lewis & David Glover_Midsummer event

Caremark to roll out virtual dementia training course across its network

Business Events People Training by Sarah Clarke on July 2, 2019

Caremark has joined forces with Training2Care to deliver a virtual dementia training course across its network.

Digital service launched for people with dementia

Innovation Solutions Technology by Sarah Clarke on June 24, 2019

An apps library has been launched to provide a place for users to find safe, trusted apps that offer information and guidance on the condition.

Record month for dementia diagnoses highlights need for skilled professionals

Intelligence People Recruitment Studies Training by Sarah Clarke on June 17, 2019

Elderly male with female carer by window

Experts are calling for a long-term recruitment plan to support people with dementia after a record number of people were diagnosed with the disease.

Home Instead Swindon receives ‘outstanding’ CQC rating

Best Practice Compliance Home care groups Regulation by Lee Peart on June 3, 2019

Home Instead Senior Care Swindon praised by CQC for providing exceptional care

BRE publishes book to explain the effects of dementia to young relatives

Intelligence by Alex Douglas on May 23, 2019

‘A Home to Remember’ follows the story of a young boy and his grandmother, and the adaptations the family is making to her property to make her feel more comfortable.

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