Tag: Dementia Care
GARDENING CLUB BLOSSOMING AT HUNTERCOMBE HALL
The recent completion of a charity funded gardening course has enabled the residents of Huntercombe Hall in Nuffield to start a weekly gardening club. ‘Thrive’ is a small national charity, founded in 1978, that uses gardening to change the lives of disabled people. The activities are varied but focus on championing the benefits of [...]
Colten Care unveils ‘much needed’ Hampshire dementia care home
THE FIRST residents have moved into a specialist £8 million dementia care home in Hampshire. Colten Care’s purpose-built St Catherines View home in Winchester offers leading-edge facilities to people with dementia living in five small house groups. It was officially opened by the Mayor of Winchester, Councillor Barry Lipscomb, at a launch for more [...]
Colten Celebrates Opening of Leading-edge Dementia Care Home in Winchester
A leading-edge care home is opening in Winchester, significantly boosting the area’s capability to cope with the growing issue of dementia. Colten Care’s £8 million St Catherines View nursing home offers the latest in specialist care facilities to support and enable people living with the condition. The ethos of the 56-bed home is to retain [...]
Why dementia remains undiagnosed
Two thirds of GPs say many people with dementia are not being diagnosed because they are not making an appointment to see their doctor, an Alzheimer’s Society survey reveals today (Thursday, 03 May). The survey of 382 GPs provides new insight into why diagnosis rates for dementia continue to be so low. Currently, just 43 [...]
John Howell MP Opens Abbeycrest Care Home, Sonning Common
Henley MP John Howell attended the official opening of Abbeycrest Care Home. As well as being given a tour of the care facilities by members of staff, Mr Howell took the time to speak to residents about their everyday lives and activities. The purpose-built home, located in the quiet village of Sonning Common, provides residential [...]
INGEUS HELPS CARING KAREN RETURN TO WORK
An unemployed woman from Anfield who wanted to work as a professional care worker has finally realised her ambition, thanks to an innovative partnership between a local care home and Ingeus, which delivers the government’s Work Programme in the North West. Karen Carter has just started working for Redholme Memory Care, a specialist home in Mossley [...]
Glasgow’s Mohsen Care Home Celebrates International Dance Day
Mohsen Care Home a 63 bedded home for older people in Pollok, Glasgow part of Lotus Senior Living celebrated International Dance Day on Sunday, 29th April 2012. Residents and staff from Nithsdale Lodge Care Home, part of Lotus Senior Living and Nightingale House, part of Sterling Care Homes joined Mohsen for a day of celebrating [...]
Investigating the past for a fulfilling future
Residents and staff at Care UK’s Whitby Dene care home will spend Local and Community History Month investigating local history for a display at the home and learning about each other’s multicultural heritage and traditions. Manager Sue Ann Jones said: “History Month, which takes place in May, has given us a great opportunity to [...]
Dorset Care Homes Celebrate UK’s First Badge of Excellence
Two dementia care homes run by Colten Care in Dorset have become the first of their kind in the UK to gain a coveted badge of professional excellence. The Aldbury in Poole and Fernhill in Ferndown, which between them have 113 beds and 150 staff, are now accredited as PDUs or Practice Development Units for [...]
Community Cafe for Advice & Support
Barchester, the independent healthcare provide that runs Middletown Grange care home, in Hailey, Oxfordshire, is investing in a community café for those seeking support and advice about dementia. A small cottage within the care home grounds is being turned into an informal meeting place called a KIND café. KIND stands for Keeping Individuality through Nurturing [...]
How Many Of Us Care For The Elderly, Really?
Do we really think of our patient, clients, service users as we do our family? Well if we are registered with CQC to provide care, be it domiciliary, or actual care home living support then we really need to remember that respect and dignity should be at the core of our service. At Healthcare landscape [...]
Lawrence Tomlinson comments in the wake of BBC’s Panorama
CQC is just a symptom: It’s time to treat the cause of the UKs social care problems Following the revelations of the horrendous treatment of an Alzheimer’s patient in Ash Court Care Home, Lawrence Tomlinson, Founding Chairman of Ideal Care Homes, speaks out. Mr Tomlinson calls for quality to be given top priority across the [...]
Sanctuary for National Dementia Study on Care Training
A Sanctuary Care home in Greenwich is taking part in a national study to find the most effective training package for care home teams to help people living with dementia. Riverlee Nursing Home in Franklin Close is one of 16 homes across the country chosen to take part in a pilot study which aims [...]
Tea Dance With Care UK In Epsom Care Home
Residents and visitors to Epsom’s Appleby House care home and Orchard Centre stepped back in time and got a real flavour of the fifties at a special tea dance on April 20th. With 1950’s music, people dressed in 1950’s clothes and a buffet of food popular during that decade. There featured a custom-made pop up reminiscence [...]
National Advocacy Alliance Responds To The Latest Panorama Abuse Expose’
Responding to the forthcoming Panorama programme (Monday 23 April) uncovering yet more abuse of an elderly care home resident living with dementia, Kay Steven of the Older People’s Advocacy Alliance (OPAAL), said: “Older people in these situations simply do not have a voice. Left unsupported many older people are unable to complain, offer a view [...]
Dementia Diagnosis Rates Could Improve With New Drug
A new drug to detect beta amyloid – one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer’s – could help doctors to diagnose the disease earlier according to research presented today (Sunday 15 April 2012). The phase three study, which is being discussed at the American Academy of Neurology’s annual meeting, involved carrying out PET scans using the [...]
Colten Care Boost Dementia Care In Dorset
TV’s Dr Hilary Jones likened it to a five-star hotel and now a £7 million Dorset care home has become the springboard to further quality care developments by South coast operator Colten Care. A finalist at this year’s Pinders Design Awards, the family-owned company is following up its Newstone House home with a dedicated dementia [...]
Prince Charles Opens Award Winning Care Home
A Pinders Healthcare Awards winner 2012 for the Best Redevelopment Project (Large) Nightingale House-The Wohl Building was opened on 6th July 2011 by Prince Charles. The stunning contemporary architecture and interiors were designed by Scurr Architects and provide a superb environment for the residents and staff. The Wohl Building is a [...]
ECCA Responds Positively To National Challenge On Dementia
Last week the Prime Minster challenged society to respond positively to the numbers of people affected by dementia, the PM challenged communities and services to improve support. Martin Green, Chief Executive of ECCA, said: “The Independent sector is delivering services to large numbers of people with dementia and today leading organisations have committed themselves to a [...]
Years of dedication and care celebrated at Mitcham nursing home
There was a party atmosphere at Care UK’s Cumberland House as residents, families and colleagues gathered on Tuesday 27th March to congratulate their friends who have been working at the Whitford Gardens home for 15 years. Support workers Sylvia Bautista, Mabel Davis and Sally Johnson, nurses Ermine Clarke and Maureen Ogg and laundry assistant Gladys [...]
Bupa Responds To David Camerons Dementia Challenge
Dr Graham Stokes, Director of Dementia Care, Bupa, said: “The Prime Minister’s challenge outlines the enormous task facing society as more people develop dementia. Caring for people when the disease is at its most advanced stage, as it is in care homes, means creating a culture where nurses and carers feel confident and empowered to [...]
UKHCA Welcomes National Challenge On Dementia
The leading body representing homecare providers in the UK today welcomed David Cameron’s call for an “all-out fight back against dementia” and announcement that overall funding for research will double by 2015. In order to meet the Prime Minister’s Dementia Challenge, the United Kingdom Homecare Association believe that social care must be adequately funded so [...]
People feel UK is unprepared for tackling dementia, says Alzheimer’s Society
Three quarters of people in the UK[1] feel that society is not geared up to deal with dementia according to a new report by Alzheimer’s Society published today (Monday, 26 March 2012). Dementia 2012: A National Challenge reflects the negative impact this is having on people with dementia. The report found that three in five [...]
David Cameron Announces £66m Funding To Fight Dementia
This morning David Cameron will announce an increase in funding to fight Dementia from £26.6m to £66m by 2015. Dementia currently affects 750,000 people in the UK. This is set to rise to 1 million by 2021. As part of David Camerons ‘National Challenge on Dementia’ henis expexted to comment; “One of the greatest challenges of [...]
Paul Burstow MP to open the first Alzheimer’s Show
Minister of State for Care Services, Paul Burstow MP, will open the Alzheimer’s Show 2012. He will be joined by Shirley Cramer CBE, from Alzheimer’s Research UK, in making the keynote opening speech at the show. Alzheimer’s and dementia is a huge social issue that will grow and impact on society. It is predicted that [...]
Alzheimer’s Society Comment on Thomson Reuters Review of Research into Dementia
The Intellectual Property & Science business of Thomson Reuters today (20 March 2012) announced findings that the quality of dementia research in the United Kingdom is second in the world only to the United States, despite the low number of scientists working in this field. The report, commissioned by Alzheimer’s Research UK, says that finding [...]
Happy St Patricks Day to Rickmansworth Residents!
There will be a sea of green at Care UK’s Chalfont Court today, as residents and their relatives celebrate St Patrick’s Day with a special teatime and a glass of Guinness. Activities Coordinator Emily Stimpson said: “We have a number of residents and staff with a connection to Ireland and everyone loves a party so [...]
DC Care Is Proud To Announce That This Is Their 10th Anniversary Year.
Established in 2002 the privately owned specialist care home agency has gained an excellent reputation for providing vendors with a professional, ethical and friendly service. During the last 10 years they have sold over 300 care businesses worth in excess of £440 million. Director, Anita Allen commented; “By the end of 2012, and given our [...]
Wolverhampton Residential Home Creates 15 Jobs
A residential home for elderly people in Wolverhampton has created 15 jobs following the purchase of a second building after securing a £835,000 loan from Lloyds TSB Commercial. Essington Manor Care Home, on Broad Lane, has been established for 15 years, and provides residential care for people aged 65 and above that require help with [...]
£8 million Winchester Care Home Appoints Manager
THE MANAGER of an £8 million Colten Care nursing home due to open in Winchester has begun putting her 80-strong staff team in place. Anne-Marie Medd, who has nearly 30 years’ experience as a home manager, will head the dedicated dementia care home, St Catherines View, in Stanmore Lane. The new purpose-built home has 56 [...]
Hats Off To Fundraising Staff At Crewe Nursing Home
Staff at Care UK’s Station House nursing home in Crewe, are putting on their hats to raise money for the charity Brain Tumour Research, in memory of a much-loved resident who recently passed away. On Friday 30th March staff, residents and relatives will be joining in national Wear a Hat Day to raise funds for [...]
Vertere Sell Care Facility for Zolfo Cooper
Acting on the instructions of the Joint Administrators, N Cropper, S Wilson and A O’ Keefe of Zolfo Cooper, Vertere is pleased to announce the sale of a former care home facility in Grimsby. Vertere is the redevelopment agency division of the national specialist property agent DC Care. The new division was established during 2011 [...]
O2 Health Takes Telecare Mobile
Today, O2 Health launches Help at Hand, the UK’s first telecare service built around mobile technology. In a major step forward for the care industry, Help at Hand expands telecare support beyond the boundaries of the home giving people with long term conditions the freedom, reassurance and support they need to go about their daily [...]
DIANA MELLY TO SPEAK AT THE ALZHEIMER’S SHOW 2012
The Alzheimer’s Show has just confirmed that Diana Melly, wife of the late George Melly, will be speaking at The Alzheimer’s Show 2012. She joins a growing list of speakers in The Alzheimer’s Matters Theatre. Among those confirmed is Dr Sebastian Crutch from UCL to talk about early on-set, Dr Penny Hibberd covering nutrition, Dr [...]
Dementia is a Global Health Timebomb!
Global health expert Professor Peter Piot will announce dementia is one of the largest global health challenges and call for the condition to become a top world health priority at an international conference in London today. Professor Piot, Director of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, former Under-Secretary General of the United Nations [...]
Gardens Designed With Dementia In Mind
Nightingale House Care Home for older Jewish people located in Wandsworth, London has recently added a new state of the art dementia wing to their existing home. Called the Wohl Wing, this new extension has incorporated much of today’s current thinking about dementia care for the elderly. As part of this forward-looking approach, the home [...]
£22 Million Investment Leads To Luxury Standards Of Care
Moorlands Lodge in Hindhead features a mix of 97 studio, one-bed and two-bed apartments. All residents will benefit from Signature’s renowned and industry-leading standards of care and the ability to furnish their apartments to their own tastes. As with all Signature communities, Moorlands Lodge will provide a warm, welcoming and supportive environment, where all meals [...]
Derby Professionals Advise On Deal For Zion Care
One of the UK’s leading independent providers of high quality residential care for the elderly and those with dementia has purchased a new business in a deal funded by the RBS healthcare team in Derby. Zion Care has acquired Orchard Manor, a purpose built home with capacity for over 90 residents, for an undisclosed sum. [...]
Time For a Cuppa?
Residents at around twenty Care UK residential and nursing homes have chosen to raise money for Dementia UK as part of Time for a Cuppa day next Monday (27th February). Time for a Cuppa is about bringing people together across the country to hold an event at home, in the workplace or in the community [...]
Easing Dementia Through Art
Elderly residents at a luxury care facility in Redcar have been rolling up their sleeves and getting messy in a bespoke arts and crafts session designed to ease the effects of dementia. Yew Tree Care Centre recently welcomed specialist creative practitioner, Claire Ford to host a workshop at the facility, as part of their commitment [...]
Finalists For Pinders Awards Announce Creation of 300 Jobs
A development and project management duo, formerly affiliated with a major care provider, has launched as an independent company. Having already secured contracts with other care providers, the move is set to bring work to other organisations across the country. NorthStar, working out of offices in Newcastle and South Oxfordshire, is confident that it will [...]
Disrupted Sleep Could Increase Chances Of Developing Alzheimer’s
People who wake up regularly during the night are more likely to develop amyloid plaques, proteins associated with Alzheimer’s, according to new research. Scientists from Washington, US, presented their findings at the American Academy of Neurology’s annual meeting today (14 February). The researchers analysed sleep patterns of 100 people without dementia aged between 45 and [...]
Alloa Care Home Welcomes First Resident
A new multi-million pound luxury care home in Alloa has welcomed its first resident. Ruby Shepherd, aged 90, was given a warm welcome to Parklands, the state-of-the-art, purpose-built care home in Alloa Park Drive which represents a £4.7million investment by Meallmore, one of Scotland’s leading providers of nursing and residential care. Mrs Shepherd, who has [...]
Castlemead Secures Planning For New Care Home
Castlemead Care, part of the Castlemead Housing and Care Group, has been granted planning approval for a state of the art 50,000 sq. ft. facility in Bradford on Avon, near Bath. The £9 million development will be built on the former Berryfield House hospital site, just off Bath Road, and will comprise [...]
Tests Could Have Implications For Treating Alzheimer’s
Scientists testing on epilepsy patients have identified a ‘critical junction’ in the brain which is considered the doorway to the hippocampus, critical for the ability to transform daily experience into lasting memories. Scientists from UCLA believe that by stimulating the entorhinal cortex with electrical impulses memory was strengthened. The scientists believe the findings could have [...]
Protect The Money Of Dementia Sufferers
People with dementia are being cheated out of at least £100 million, the Alzheimer’s Society revealed. The charity estimates that up to 112,500 (15 per cent) people with dementia have been victims of financial abuse such as cold calling, scam mail, or mis-selling. Its new report ‘Short changed: Protecting people with dementia from [...]
Care Show Bournemouth To Deliver Most Comprehensive Education Content To Date
With speakers confirmed from many of the leading voices in the industry, Care Show Bournemouth (www.careshow.co.uk/bournemouth) has announced a stellar line up for its 2012 seminar programme. Taking place on 27th – 28th March 2012 at Bournemouth International Centre (BIC), this leading trade exhibition will provide two full days of free education [...]
Alzheimer’s Hallmark Could Affect Brain Function Of Healthy Adults
High levels of the protein amyloid beta in the brain – a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease – could also be associated with the memory and mental function of healthy adults according to a study published in Neurology today (Wednesday 1 February 2012). Scientists from the University of Texas took brain scans of 137 [...]
