Home Care News
Living Wage will push social care to 'breaking point' say council leaders
30 Mar 2016
The introduction of the National Living Wage (NLW) on 1 April will push care services for older people and the disabled towards breaking point, council leaders have warned. In a statement, the Local Government.....
Older people encouraged to incorporate sugar-free gum into dental hygiene routines
29 Mar 2016
According to new research, three out of four people do not use sugar-free gum as part of their dental health regime and are becoming increasingly unaware of its oral health benefits. Europe’s largest dental.....
Vitamin C could reduce cataract progression in older people
24 Mar 2016
Eating foods high in vitamin C can reduce cataract progression by up to 33 per cent, according to a study led by researchers at King’s College London. Foods rich in the nutrient include oranges, red and.....
Women living with dementia decline faster than men, study reveals
23 Mar 2016
Cognitive ability and language skills decline more dramatically in women living with dementia than men at the same stage of the disease, according to new research published in the World Journal of Psychiatry. Researchers.....
Thousands of care workers remain on National Minimum Wage, claims union
23 Mar 2016
More than 200,000 home care workers across England and Wales are being paid less than the National Minimum Wage as employers do not count travel time in-between appointments, a union has claimed. According.....
Grimsby home care service rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission
18 Mar 2016
Intermediate Care at Home joins the top one per cent of care providers that have been rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. Intermediate Care at Home in North East Lincolnshire offers short-term.....
Home care provider turns into an Easter Bunny
17 Mar 2016
Carefound Home Care is spending this month delivering nearly a hundred chocolate eggs to the older people it supports in Yorkshire. Lorna Dawber, home care manager at Carefound Home Care, said: “We love.....
Chancellor's Budget ignores the social care elephant in the room
16 Mar 2016
When Chancellor George Osborne finished delivering his eighth Budget, the collective sigh of care home providers across the UK was heard, as he failed to address the ‘social care’ elephant in the room. Local.....
NICE plans to streamline mental health care in England
16 Mar 2016
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has launched a consultation on draft recommendations that focus on supporting people with mental health problems as they transition between services in England. In 2013/14,.....
Advice booklet launched to help prevent malnutrition and dehydration in older people
15 Mar 2016
Care provider, Care UK has launched a new ‘Eat as we age’ booklet to help neighbours, family members, and care workers to support people who live alone and those who they suspect may not be eating properly. The.....
New guidance to help support people with learning disabilities who have mental health problems
14 Mar 2016
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence is consulting on draft recommendations designed to help people with learning disabilities who have mental health problems. Around 1.5m people in the UK.....
Thousands of blind and partially sighted older people living with unmet care needs
11 Mar 2016
Almost 12,500 blind and partially sighted older people are not receiving any care support, becoming the latest ‘casualties’ of the social care crisis, according to new research. Age UK and the Royal National.....
University students create 'twiddle mitts' for dementia patients
11 Mar 2016
Third year students at Bournemouth University (BU) have been making ‘twiddle mitts’ for patients living with dementia at The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (RBCH). The team of students includes:.....
Nutritional drink could help ease early signs of Alzheimer's disease
10 Mar 2016
A nutritional drink that is available to buy over-the-counter has been proved to improve memory in people with mild cognitive impairment due to the very early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. The final results of the EU-funded LipiDiDiet.....
Unmet care needs and chronic loneliness rises as social care system 'fails to keep pace'
10 Mar 2016
Thousands of older people are facing a ‘double whammy’ of unmet care needs and being chronically lonely, according to new research published by Age UK. The charity has revealed that over one million older.....
People with dementia could be supported by robots in the future
09 Mar 2016
The humanoid robot was created by Nanyang Technological University (NTU) In Singapore. Named after her creator, Professor Nadia Magnenat-Thalmann, director of the Institute for Media Innovation at the university, Nadine is the NTU-built.....
Older people tell their stories about love lost and lived: 'It wasn’t until she died my happiness died'
09 Mar 2016
A group of Londoners aged from 75 to the age of 95 have been telling their stories of when they fell in love and the difference it made to their lives. These fourteen people took part in Love Lived, a collaborative project, combining.....
People needing long-term care tend to choose a care home or home care unaware there is a third option
09 Mar 2016
Residential care and home care are often thought to be the only two options available to people needing long-term care. However there is a third option that is rarely talked about – live-in care which is becoming increasingly popular. Scott.....
Thousands of adults will fail to qualify for a state pension under new rules
09 Mar 2016
Around 50,000 women and 20,000 men in their 50s and 60s are set to miss out on the new state pension between now and 2030, because they do not have the minimum number of qualifying years under new rules, according to Age UK. The.....
Three-quarters of adults believe dementia is an inevitable part of ageing
09 Mar 2016
A leading dementia expert has called for greater public awareness of risk factors associated with dementia. A new poll has revealed that just one quarter of British adults believe that their risk of developing dementia could be.....
Hoarders and home care: how should staff deal with 'clutter blindness'?
08 Mar 2016
Who isn’t guilty of producing clutter? Some let it gather in the attic or garden shed, others have specific cupboards brimming with mismatching Tupperware but, for a few, the clutter consumes a home and can threaten a person’s well-being......
Safer seven-day dementia service unveiled by Health Secretary
08 Mar 2016
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has unveiled new plans to assess people's dementia risks from the age of 40, and offer advice about lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of the condition. As part of the dementia.....
Pioneering Dementia Research roadshow set to visit Lincolnshire
07 Mar 2016
Members of staff from Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LPFT) have volunteered to partner up with Join Dementia Research and the Alzheimer’s Society in a series of community roadshows. The pioneering.....
Computer use and social activities could reduce memory decline
07 Mar 2016
Keeping the brain active with social activities and using a computer may help older people reduce their risk of developing memory and thinking problems, according to new research. More than 850,000 people.....
Simplified technology helping to keep vulnerable adults connected
04 Mar 2016
Technological advancements have seen the growth of devices being specially created for older people and those with disabilities. Ensuring that vulnerable older adults and those living with various health conditions are supported.....
Teenager releases 'heart-breaking' song about his grandmother's dementia
03 Mar 2016
Harry Gardner, a talented schoolboy, has released a heart-breaking song called ‘Not Alone’ to raise money for Alzheimer’s Research UK, in honour of his grandmother who is living with Alzheimer’s disease. The.....
Home care providers listed on Sunday Times 100 'Best Companies' league table
03 Mar 2016
The Sunday Times Best Companies league table has recognised home care providers SweetTree Home Care Services and Home Instead Senior Care as some of the country’s top employers. SweetTree Home Care Services, a domiciliary.....
Care home owner launches petition to stop Attendance Allowance being scrapped
02 Mar 2016
Over 1,600 people have signed an e-petition launched by a care home owner to fight plans to scrap the Attendance Allowance, which gives vital support to older people living at home. Just days before Christmas,.....