Elderly care Archives - Page 18 of 19 - The Good Care Group

Elderly care Archives - Page 18 of 19 - The Good Care Group

Large rise in Deprivation of Liberty requests causes backlog

Posted 06 Nov 2019

Large rise in Deprivation of Liberty requests causes backlog

The Care Quality Commission’s annual report shows that Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards requests have risen dramatically. A backlog of unresolved cases has developed, raising concerns for patient rights. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has released its annual report on Deprivation

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Research reveals 12% of care-home pensioners are dehydrated

Posted 06 Nov 2019

Research reveals 12% of care-home pensioners are dehydrated

Research published in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine has revealed that 12% of pensioners admitted to hospital from care homes are suffering from dehydration. Researchers say this raises serious concerns. Research published in the Journal of the

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The “bedblockers” who just want care at home

Posted 06 Nov 2019

The “bedblockers” who just want care at home

An increasing number of elderly people are becoming what is known as “bedblockers”, even though they are fit and eager to return home, because council care firms are reluctant to take on their care. An increasing number of elderly people

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‘Meals on wheels’ reaching fewer elderly people

Posted 06 Nov 2019

‘Meals on wheels’ reaching fewer elderly people

The number of people receiving ‘meals on wheels’ services from councils has more than halved over the last five years, Freedom of Information requests have found. The number of people receiving ‘meals on wheels’ services from councils has more than

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Three quarters of council care visits too short for basic care

Posted 06 Nov 2019

Three quarters of council care visits too short for basic care

A Freedom of Information survey has disclosed that 74 per cent of local authorities are only offering home care for 15 minutes at a time. A Freedom of Information survey has disclosed that 74 per cent of local authorities are

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Report finds millions of pensioners are struggling at home

Posted 06 Nov 2019

Report finds millions of pensioners are struggling at home

A report by the charity Independent Age has found that millions of pensioners are struggling to cope at home, and thousands are not receiving adequate care. A report by the charity Independent Age has found that millions of pensioners are

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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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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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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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