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Dementia care costs to smash £45 billion within two decades

Reports by Andrew Seymour on November 13, 2019

Cost of social care for people with dementia is on course to treble, leaving campaigners calling for radical government reform

Complex care needs of people living with dementia revealed in new report

Intelligence Reports Studies by Sarah Clarke on November 4, 2019

Research by Public Health England (PHE) found that more than three-quarters of dementia patients had at least one other major health issue.

Norfolk home care provider helps thousands of children learn about dementia

Campaigns Innovation by Sarah Clarke on October 31, 2019

The provider is helping primary school children learn more about dementia and how it can affect families - using a dragon called Simon.

National Trust works with Alzheimer Society to make 500 historic sites dementia-friendly

Access Home care groups Operators Strategy by Matthew Trask on October 29, 2019

The changes will include everything from staff training to improving better access for those living with the condition.

Staff awareness and training key to caring for people with dementia, study reveals

Care Home Management Intelligence Reports Solutions Studies by Matthew Trask on October 28, 2019

Employee attitudes towards the illness are key to ensuring that services and activities are dementia friendly.

Charities join forces to prevent crisis among military dementia carers

Business Innovation Solutions Strategy Uncategorized by Sarah Clarke on October 16, 2019

Alzheimer’s Society has joined forces with the RAF Association to develop initiatives that will support Armed Forces personnel caring for loved ones from afar.

Robotic seals to support dementia patients in North Yorkshire

Innovation Technology by Sarah Clarke on October 7, 2019

The therapeutic robotic seals, fitted with five sensors, are designed to keep dementia patients company.

Home Instead tunes up to bring music to people with dementia

Business Events Innovation Solutions by Sarah Clarke on September 26, 2019

Danny at Chichester Home Instead singing group 2

Home Instead Senior Care is hosting a string of musically-inspired events across the country this week to mark BBC Music Day.

Campaign seeks support from providers to build Musical Map for Dementia

Business Events Innovation Solutions by Sarah Clarke on September 26, 2019

Music for Dementia 2020 is working with BBC Music Day to help people with dementia find music-related events and services in their area.

Barbara Windsor delivers letter to Downing Street as she calls for dementia care action

Campaigns Funding Innovation by Sarah Clarke on September 3, 2019

Dame Barbara Windsor has delivered a letter to Boris Johnson, calling for instant action on fixing the dementia care crisis.

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