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Lonely and isolated elderly turning to A&E at Christmas

Posted 06 Nov 2019

Lonely and isolated elderly turning to A&E at Christmas

The NHS has warned that it is expecting an increase in hospital admissions over the festive period, as elderly people turn to A&E due to loneliness and isolation. The NHS has warned that it is expecting an increase in hospital
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Care at Home or Residential Care?

Posted 06 Nov 2019

Care at Home or Residential Care?

When assessing long term care options, the first decision is whether residential care or care delivered in the comfort of your own home would most suit one of your clients or even a loved one in your own family. When
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Has Stanford University found a cure for Alzheimer’s disease?

Posted 06 Nov 2019

Has Stanford University found a cure for Alzheimer’s disease?

Alzheimer’s could be prevented and even cured by boosting the brain’s own immune response, scientists at Stanford University believe. Alzheimer’s could be prevented and even cured by boosting the brain’s own immune response, scientists at Stanford University believe. Researchers discovered
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Thousands of elderly residents at risk in care homes

Posted 06 Nov 2019

Thousands of elderly residents at risk in care homes

A report by the Telegraph has revealed that more than 500 care homes are putting residents at risk because of poorly trained staff. A report by the Telegraph has revealed that more than 500 care homes are putting residents at
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Elderly ‘need to drink more fluid’

Posted 06 Nov 2019

Elderly ‘need to drink more fluid’

Many older people are not getting enough to drink, according to new figures presented by the Royal Society of Medicine (RSM). Many older people are not getting enough to drink, according to new figures presented by the Royal Society of
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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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