Laura Belford-Thomas, Author at The Good Care Group - Page 55 of 56

Laura Belford-Thomas, Author at The Good Care Group - Page 55 of 56

Dementia patients ‘lack proper care’

Posted 06 Nov 2019

Dementia patients ‘lack proper care’

A new report, released by two charities, Marie Curie and Alzheimer’s Society, has revealed that dementia sufferers are not always getting high-quality care at the end of their life. A new report, released by two charities, Marie Curie and Alzheimer’s

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Hospital threatened elderly “bed blockers” with eviction

Posted 06 Nov 2019

Hospital threatened elderly “bed blockers” with eviction

A hospital is threatening older people with eviction if they do not leave their hospital beds within a week. The Royal Bournemouth Hospital said that 70 elderly “bed blockers” were medically fit to leave but did not want to leave.

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Loneliness helpline flooded with calls from the elderly

Posted 06 Nov 2019

Loneliness helpline flooded with calls from the elderly

Following its first year of operation, a free helpline for the elderly has received over 300,000 calls, having expected just 100,000. Following its first year of operation, a free helpline for the elderly has received over 300,000 calls, having expected

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Why I fear going into a care home, by Michael Palin, 71

Posted 06 Nov 2019

Why I fear going into a care home, by Michael Palin, 71

Monty Python star says latest role has made him reflect on how he is looked after in old age. Monty Python star says latest role has made him reflect on how he is looked after in old age. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2838645/Why-fear-going-care-home-Michael-Palin-71-Monty-Python-star-says-latest-role-reflect-looked-old-age.html

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Purpose and well-being increase longevity

Posted 06 Nov 2019

Purpose and well-being increase longevity

A study, led by Professor Andrew Steptoe, director of the UCL Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care, looked at the well-being of over 9,000 English people with an average age of 65. Life is likely to last longer if it

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A landmark study confirms healthy eating and exercise are the key to good health in old age

Posted 06 Nov 2019

A landmark study confirms healthy eating and exercise are the key to good health in old age

A landmark study run over 35 years has revealed that a healthy lifestyle can help reduce the risk of ill health and disease in old age. A landmark study run over 35 years has revealed that a healthy lifestyle can

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Lancaster film project proves a hit with dementia patients

Posted 06 Nov 2019

Lancaster film project proves a hit with dementia patients

Research carried out by Age UK Lancashire over the last three years revealed that older people in the area living with dementia were concerned about a lack of support and advice, as well as the impact that dementia was having

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Care Home Admissions in England and Wales

Posted 06 Nov 2019

Care Home Admissions in England and Wales

Statistics show that care home admissions in England and Wales are not growing, despite the growth in elderly population. Why are more and more people choosing in-home care as an alternative? An interesting statistic from the latest Office for National

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Welcome to The Departure Lounge, final destination: Death

Posted 06 Nov 2019

Welcome to The Departure Lounge, final destination: Death

The Academy of Medical Sciences and agency The Liminal Space have teamed up on a pop-up installation that uses travel as a metaphor to – hopefully – get us all talking more about the dreaded D word. The Academy of

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Care Sector News Review: February

Posted 28 Oct 2019

Care Sector News Review: February

Find out all the latest news regarding care services, medical research and awareness initiatives with The Good Care Group. Welcome back for the February edition of Care Sector News Review. Each month, we’ll bring you a digest of the latest

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