Category: Dementia
The Spires reach for the top
A new 70-bed care home development in Lichfield recently celebrated a major milestone with a topping out ceremony. ‘The Spires’ care home was named after the three spires on...
£100,000 pledge from Hallmark for Alzheimer’s Research UK and The Care Workers Charity
Hallmark Care Homes is joining forces with Alzheimer’s Research UK and The Care Workers Charity this year in an effort to defeat dementia and ensure no care worker will ever face financial...
CARE STAFF WILL SKYDIVE TO RAISE FUNDS FOR VR HEADSETS
Staff at a Dundee care home are gearing up for a charity skydive to raise money for high-tech virtual reality (VR) equipment for its residents. Balhousie Clement Park, part of Balhousie Care Group,....jpg "Following an extensive project observing families living with dementia, Abbotswood Court Care Home has introduced a series of initiatives to support such families.")
FAMILIES LIVING WITH DEMENTIA INVITED TO USE ‘MAGIC TABLE’
Following an extensive project observing families living with dementia, Abbotswood Court Care Home has introduced a series of initiatives to support those caring for loved ones with dementia. Gemma...
TYNETEC SPONSORS DEMENTIA DOG IN MEMORY OF COLLEAGUE
Billy the black Labrador, who was named in honour of late Tynetec colleague Billy Graham, has been chosen to become the UK’s first dementia community dog as part of the Dementia Dog Project. ....jpg "The Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society has won Residential Care Home Provider of the Year – Small Organisation at the prestigious Laing Buisson Awards.")
MARITIME CHARITY SAILS TO AWARD SUCCESS
The Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society has won Residential Care Home Provider of the Year – Small Organisation at the prestigious Laing Buisson Awards. The award recognises the top quality...
CARE HOME DAMAGED BY FIRE GETS LUXURY MAKEOVER
Staff and residents have returned to the historic Alastrean House care home, following an extensive restoration project. Alastrean House, situated in the stunning, tranquil countryside around...
ENCORE CARE HOMES OFFER IMMERSIVE DEMENTIA EXPERIENCE
Encore Care Homes is the first care group in Dorset to offer a Virtual Dementia Tour, which provides care and health professionals with an inside look into what it’s like to live with....jpg "A dare devil pensioner has completed a courageous charity wing walk to raise awareness and help reduce the stigma of dementia.")
FIGHT AGAINST DEMENTIA REACHES DARING NEW HEIGHTS
A dare devil pensioner has completed a courageous charity wing walk to raise awareness and help reduce the stigma of dementia. For Delia Spindlow, from East Sussex, the cause is close to her...
FOOTBALLERS VISIT CARE HOME FOR SALON OPENING
A special visit from Middlesbrough FC players inspired a care home resident with vascular dementia to play the organ again – despite having no initial memory of how to play. Former nun...
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