Home Care News
Sex 'taboo' leaves people with disabilities 'desexualised' and 'institutionalised'
29 Apr 2016
One of the biggest challenges faced by care staff is ensuring that the needs of the person they’re caring for are met when care is being delivered. However one of the greatest challenges faced by people with disabilities is communicating.....
Inspirational fundraiser climbs Mount Everest in support of Alzheimer's disease
29 Apr 2016
A successful fundraiser who conquered Ben Nevis at midnight and raised over £10,000 for Alzheimer’s Society has already set her sights on her next challenge. Tracy Salkeld, from Lincolnshire, started setting.....
'My wife found me in bed shaking and blamed my boss' but it was early onset dementia
27 Apr 2016
Ex-train driver Tommy Dunne worked his way up the corporate ladder to become a rail compliance manager of 19 people and still remembers the day his Alzheimer’s revealed itself. He was at a business meeting with.....
Glitter beard world record challenge launched to support dementia research
27 Apr 2016
Men with beards across the UK are being encouraged to take part in a world record challenge to raise money for dementia research. The ‘beardjazzled’ event has been organised by Northampton-based company.....
Aardman Animations makes charity film following diagnosis of Gromit and Wallace actor with macular degeneration
27 Apr 2016
The company behind memorable animations Wallace and Gromit, may be known for bringing to life far-fetched comic capers in which clued up dog Gromit saves the day, but Aardman Animations’ new character Mac has a different mission-.....
Grandmother pays tribute to 850,000 people living with dementia
25 Apr 2016
A Buckinghamshire grandmother is walking 850,000 steps to pay tribute to the 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK. Liz Stoddard, a former nurse, has already raised more than £2,000 for Alzheimer’s.....
Older than the Queen but they still have hots for each other
21 Apr 2016
They may be older than the Queen but Les Racle, aged 90, and his wife Hilda (92) know how to keep their love alive and say being the best of friends helps. The couple, who live at Ash Tree House care home.....
Home care provider celebrates Queen's Award for innovation on Her Majesty's 90th birthday
21 Apr 2016
Home Instead is celebrating royal praise on the very special occasion of Her Majesty's 90th birthday after receiving the Queen's Award for innovation - the UK's highest accolade for business success. The.....
Loneliness 'increases risk' of heart disease and stroke
20 Apr 2016
New research has revealed that loneliness and social isolation can increase a person’s risk of heart disease or stroke by 30 per cent. Researchers from the University of York believe loneliness should be.....
Dementia cases fall as men lead healthier lifestyles
20 Apr 2016
The proportion of older people living with dementia has fallen by a fifth over the past two decades, as individuals are smoking less and living healthier lives, according to new research published in the journal Nature Communications. A.....
To have the Care Workers Charity 'tell me I don’t have to face the hard times alone was unforgettable'
19 Apr 2016
There are around two million care workers in the UK caring for some of the most vulnerable people in our society. Care work involves early starts, long hours and can be physically and emotionally demanding and when that is coupled.....
Mismanagement of dementia costs health care system £1bn each year
19 Apr 2016
A failure to prevent, diagnose and treat depression, diabetes and urinary tract infections in people living with dementia could be costing the UK’s health and social care system up to £1bn per year, according to research published.....
Protein discovery could 'reverse' symptoms of Alzheimer's disease
19 Apr 2016
Alzheimer’s symptoms could be reversed by restoring a protein which is missing in the brains of those living with dementia, according to new research published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). Researchers.....
People living with Parkinson's disease 'forced' to hide their emotions
18 Apr 2016
Almost two-fifths of people in the UK with Parkinson's disease hide their symptoms or lie about having the condition, new research has revealed. To mark Parkinson's Awareness Week (18-24 April), Parkinson's.....
Scientists to look at ways of using turmeric to prevent and treat cancer
15 Apr 2016
Scientists from Brighton University have been awarded a grant of £148,600 to find new ways of using the spice turmeric to prevent and treat cancer. They will be working with fellow scientists in Vietnam where.....
UK adults invited to join 'Big Lunch' to reduce the number of people dining alone
14 Apr 2016
A new study has revealed the eating habits of people in the UK, finding that one quarter of over 55s rarely eat with friends with many often dining alone. The research commission by Eden Project initiative, 'The Big Lunch' revealed.....
Charities call for independent review into benefit assessments
14 Apr 2016
The decision to cut welfare benefits has resulted in huge Government changes in recent months, with resignation of Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Iain Duncan Smith after further cuts to disability benefits. On Monday.....
New academy aims to promote active ageing with holistic multi-disciplinary approach
13 Apr 2016
The Leicester Academy for the Study of Ageing hopes to tackle the challenges of ageing and improve outcomes for older people through new models of care. The vision of the new Centre is to promote active ageing,.....
Home care agency owner jailed for three years for using illegal workers
12 Apr 2016
The owner of a care agency, closed down after a raid by the UK Border agency for its use of illegal workers, has been jailed for three years. Mahendrasing Caussyram, and his wife Saraspedy Caussyram,.....
Home care service for people with learning disabilities and autism rated Outstanding
12 Apr 2016
Partners in Support in Stevenage, which offers care and support to adults with severe learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder in their own homes, has been rated Outstanding in all areas by the Care Quality Commission. Inspectors.....
Thefts from older people's homes have more than doubled in a year
12 Apr 2016
The number of cases of theft and fraud happening in vulnerable older people’s homes is believed to have more than doubled in 2015, prompting calls for hidden cameras to be installed to catch thieves. The.....
Runner to race up 5,164 steps of China's Great Wall for his grandma
11 Apr 2016
A British man is determined to run along China’s Great Wall to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Research UK and is doing it in memory of his nan who had dementia. Thirty-three-year-old Richard Bazeley, who has.....
Social experiment reveals one in five adults have experienced ageism in the UK
11 Apr 2016
A study conducted by BBC Radio 5 live has revealed that one in five UK adults believe they have experienced ageism in the UK, while one quarter of young adults feel they have been discriminated against because of their age. The.....
Spike in flu and dementia responsible for high death rate
08 Apr 2016
The growing number of cases of dementia and an ineffective flu vaccine has contributed to the largest rise in deaths in England and Wales for more than 50 years, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The.....
WHO calls for global commitments to reduce diabetes
07 Apr 2016
The number of people living with diabetes has almost quadrupled since 1980 to 422 million adults, with most living in developing countries, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). The WHO is marking.....
New State Pension to give 'dignity in retirement'
06 Apr 2016
The new State Pension has been launched in the hope that it will give savers a more solid base for their retirement planning. Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne and Work and Pensions Secretary Stephen.....
Walnuts could keep age-related health issues at bay
05 Apr 2016
According to new research, daily walnut consumption could ward off common health concerns associated with old age, such as high blood cholesterol levels. Researchers have revealed that walnuts can also reduce.....
Facebook using Artificial Intelligence to help blind people to 'see'
05 Apr 2016
Facebook has launched a new automatic text feature which uses machine learning technology to identify objects in photographs. Users of Facebook who are blind or visually impaired can now benefit from the technology when using the.....
Coronation Street director publishes book to raise money for Alzheimer's charity
05 Apr 2016
Kay Patrick, both a director and associate producer on Coronation Street, is self-publishing her first novel to raise money for Alzheimer’s Research UK after her sister was diagnosed with dementia. Ms Patrick,.....
Schoolboy who released Alzheimer's tribute song named as a Point of Light by Prime Minister
05 Apr 2016
A talented songwriter and schoolboy, whose moving tribute to his nan with Alzheimer’s made it to the number one spot in the iTunes Singer/Songwriter chart has been named as a Point of Light by the Prime Minister’s Office. Harry.....
Care provider representatives criticise 'unfair' CQC decision to raise fees
05 Apr 2016
Care England is the latest professional organisation and the largest representative body for independent care providers to speak out about the Care Quality Commission's (CQC) decision to increase provider fees from April 2016. The.....
MPs call for end to below-minimum wage practices in care sector
01 Apr 2016
Never mind the 50p an hour pay rise for the lowest paid that the National Living Wage brings, requiring bosses to pay at least £7.20 an hour, MPs have expressed anger that some home care workers don't even get the previous National.....