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Elderly carers not getting the support they need

Posted 06 Nov 2019

Elderly carers not getting the support they need

A new report released by charities Age UK and Carers UK claims that elderly carers are not getting the support they need and subsequently caring for their loved ones is damaging their health. A new report released by charities Age
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The ‘indignity and suffering’ inside Britain’s home care system

Posted 06 Nov 2019

The ‘indignity and suffering’ inside Britain’s home care system

An investigation by the Daily Mail has revealed the reality of ‘indignity’ and ‘suffering’ in the council-funded home care system. The investigation, alongside an inquiry by former care minister Paul Burstow, found a large number of failings in the care
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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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‘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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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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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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