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One in Five Brits Admit to not Considering Future Care Needs

30/08/2016

One in five Brits have admitted not having made any plans regarding their future end of life care, despite almost three quarters accepting that they would most likely need assistance in the future. ...

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How to Deal with Aggression in Elderly Patients

25/08/2016

A very common reason for aggression in older people is dementia, in particular with those who have Alzheimer's disease. In America statistics show that over 50% of people older than 85 years of age have this debilitating disease. ...

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Live-in Care versus Care Homes

23/08/2016

If you had the choice between living at home or moving into a care home as you got older, what would you choose? The majority of people, when asked if they would choose to remain in their own home or move to a care home as they aged, chose to stay in their own homes. In fact a staggering 97% indicated that they would prefer their own homes to a care home. ...

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Dementia Risk Factors Explored

23/08/2016

Over 47 million people worldwide are afflicted with dementia, with one in 14 being affected in the UK who are aged 65 and older. ...

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A Healthy Diet For Elderly People

22/08/2016

Even though the body's ability to absorb nutrients declines over time, a healthy diet is still essential at all stages in life. Carers, therefore need to be mindful with the meals they prepare for elderly clients. ...

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UK Health Workers say Skills Shortages to Blame for Poor Patient Care

11/08/2016

Nearly 90% of UK health care workers believe that the shortages of skills within the sector are to blame for poor standards of patient care. Nearly 80% are convinced that low salaries do not tempt the brightest and capable into the field. ...

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Got What it Takes to be a Carer?

09/08/2016

Could you be a Carer? This might have been a career path you have seen advertised somewhere and started to think about. The job description would have been along the lines of how rewarding and satisfying you would find it, how you would play a special part in a person's life and possibly how well you would be paid. ...

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£5BN incentive to get unpaid carers back into work

04/08/2016

A recent study has claimed that the UK economy could be boosted by up to £5bn a year if those who are forced out of work to care for loved ones can be helped back in. ...

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Support and Training

03/08/2016

I would like to share some of my experiences that I have found really helpful when it comes to support and training. ...

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Care Providers Worried About Minimum Wage Rise

26/07/2016

The recent implementation of the National Living Wage (NLW) has seen the minimum wage for over 25’s rise by 50p an hour, from £6.70 to £7.20. While the Conservative government has lauded the increase as a success in its efforts to tackle poverty, some care providers have voiced their concerns that they might be driven out of business as their already slim profit margins will take a further hit. ...

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