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Hospital discharge delays costing NHS £820m per year

Posted 07 Nov 2019

Hospital discharge delays costing NHS £820m per year

Delays in releasing older patients following hospital treatment is costing the NHS £820m per year, according to a recent report from the National Audit Office. Delays in releasing older patients following hospital treatment is costing the NHS £820m per year, according to
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Loneliness and care homes

Posted 07 Nov 2019

Loneliness and care homes

As a society, we have grown to understand more in recent years about the loneliness older people so often face, and we’re coming to realise how detrimental this feeling can be to their health and wellbeing. As a society, we
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Alzheimer’s breakthrough to be announced by Cardiff University

Posted 07 Nov 2019

Alzheimer’s breakthrough to be announced by Cardiff University

Scientists at Cardiff University claim they are on the verge of an “enormously exciting” breakthrough that will advance our understanding of the causes of Alzheimer’s Disease. Scientists at Cardiff University claim they are on the verge of an “enormously exciting” breakthrough that
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Changing from a care home to full-time live-in carer

Posted 07 Nov 2019

Changing from a care home to full-time live-in carer

Whether you’re making an initial decision on care requirements for a relative whose support needs have changed, or re-assessing an existing residential care arrangement, switching to live-in care is a convenient process without any unnecessary headaches. At The Good Care
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Depression can be passed between elderly couples, study finds

Posted 07 Nov 2019

Depression can be passed between elderly couples, study finds

Depression can be passed between older spouses due to unsupported mutual reliance, a new study from Yale School of Public Health has found. Depression can be passed between older spouses due to unsupported mutual reliance, a new study from Yale
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Falls prevention for elderly people at home

Posted 07 Nov 2019

Falls prevention for elderly people at home

Over one million older people fall at home each year. It’s the most common cause of injury for over 65s, and can cause distress, injury and a sudden, sharp decline in overall health. Making the home environment a safe and
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Exercise can decrease cognitive decline by 10 years

Posted 07 Nov 2019

Exercise can decrease cognitive decline by 10 years

According to a new study, regular exercise has the potential to limit cognitive decline equivalent to a decade of aging among over 65s. Regular exercise has the potential to limit cognitive decline equivalent to a decade of aging among over
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Unexpected benefits of live-in care

Posted 07 Nov 2019

Unexpected benefits of live-in care

“Improving wellbeing through care at home” – New study shows benefits of live-in care An evidence-based analysis of live-in care versus residential care. The Good Care Group’s new study “improving wellbeing through care at home” reviews studies and evidence of
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Care needs of a million elderly not being met

Posted 07 Nov 2019

Care needs of a million elderly not being met

The charity Age UK has warned there are as many as a million people in the UK with elderly care needs that are not being met. A further 300,000 are struggling with feelings of loneliness. The charity Age UK has
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Older generation home safety checklist

Posted 07 Nov 2019

Older generation home safety checklist

The benefit to an elderly person’s wellbeing of continuing to live in their own home cannot be overstated. That said, there are many safety considerations that need to be addressed in order to facilitate this without risking their health or
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