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Read the latest care industry news, interesting articles, important announcements plus recent thoughts and ideas from The Good Care Group.

Carey Mulligan fundraises for Alzheimer’s Society

British actress Carey Mulligan is to lead the Alzheimer’s Society running team at the ‘Run to the Beat’ half marathon which takes place in London on Sunday 8th September. Carey, who is an Alzheimer’s Society ambassador, has set up a...

Care at home for elderly couples

Couples who reach an elderly age together are in a fortunate position and one where the expectation is to be able to enjoy their senior years together, relaxing, enjoying each other’s company and taking pleasure in the pastimes they have...

Can cocoa extract fight Alzheimer’s disease?

A recent study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease revealed that lavado (cocoa in its least-processed state), could reduce the amount of beta amyloid, a protein occurring in the brains of those with Alzheimer’s disease. A recent study published...

Burrswood Christmas concert – 3rd December 2016

Church of Christ the Healer, Burrswood, from 730pm Burrswood Health & Wellbeing are holding a Christmas Concert on Saturday 3rd December 2016 from 730pm at the Church of Christ the Healer, Burrswood. Tickets available: 01892 865987, events@burrswood.org.uk To download the...

British Geriatric (BGS) newsletter “improving end of life care at home” – April/May 2011

There are around 750,000 people in the United Kingdom currently spending their last months of life with advanced dementia, and it is clear that such individuals require very specific and tailored end of life care. There are around 750,000 people...

The benefits of elderly care in the home

Most older people want to stay in their own homes for as long as possible, but often they are placed in residential care homes when it isn’t really necessary. Fortunately, awareness of the services provided by home care companies is...

The Good Care Group contribute to BBC London 94.9 dementia special

The Good Care Group’s Operation Director Dominique Kent and Zoe Elkins, head of Care, were invited to contribute to the BBC London 94.9 drive-time special on the subject of Dementia last week. The Good Care Group’s Operation Director Dominique Kent...

Balham wellness cafe

A free and friendly group for senior local residents and their carers to enjoy tea, cake and social activities. The Good Care Group and Home Instead Wandsworth are hosting a wellness cafe in Balham. This is a FREE and friendly...

Audit reveals poor hospital care for dementia patients

A national audit commissioned by the Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP) has shown that elderly patients with dementia are frequently experiencing substandard hospital care. A national audit commissioned by the Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP) has shown that elderly patients...