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Over half of people putting off dementia diagnosis, says Alzheimer’s Society
56% of people put off seeking a dementia diagnosis for up to a year or more, with one in three saying they think dementia and memory problems is just 'a part of the ageing process', an...
Greensleeves rebrands to reflect ‘friendly’ care ethos
Greensleeves Homes Trust, which runs 20 care homes across England, has relaunched as Greensleeves Care. The charity has said the rebrand has been undertaken in a bid to update its “look...
Over-65s’ biggest financial worry is running out of money, says Independent Age
A recent survey conducted by older person’s charity Independent Age has revealed the biggest financial concerns of those aged over 65 in the UK. The survey showed that almost a...
Independent Age launches new safeguarding leaflet to help vulnerable older adults
Independent Age have published a new leaflet to help older people, their families and carers recognise the signs of abuse and understand where to go for help. The charity grew concerned about the...
Mental health crisis care concordat summit meets today
Today, representatives from the health and care sector, the police, the charity and voluntary sector, and government are meeting at the Oval in Vauxhall, South London to discuss, debate and...
Thorne Golf Club tees off for its annual charity Golf Day
Thorne Golf Club is holding its annual charity Golf Day to support the St John’s Hospice Appeal. The day takes place on Saturday 19th September at the Kirton Lane Club, Thorne. Gordon...
Pioneering project brings cabaret and trapeze to care homes
Performance art or aerial circus aren’t usually the kind of entertainment on offer care homes for older people, but a new project from intergenerational arts charity Magic Me is set to...
Carers over 85 more than double but support plummets
The number of carers aged 85 and over in England has risen by a staggering 128% in ten years to more than 87,000, according to a new report published by two national charities. Recent...
UK research spend on dementia ‘still too low’
The amount of government money spent on dementia in the UK has risen significantly in recent years, but it is still too low when compared with the economic and personal impact the condition has, a...
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