LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT BECOMES A FULL TIME ROLE AT BELMONT HEALTHCARE GROUP
Bringing continuous professional development to over one hundred Belmont Healthcare employees is Bianca Sargent, the…
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Abacus to present new Gemini 2000 bath, antimicrobial technology and CPD seminar at Kidz Middle
Abacus will be showcasing the larger and longer Gemini 2000 bath, BioCote antimicrobial protection and…
Home care can provide an answer to NHS bed blocking by preventing avoidable issues
It’s no myth that the NHS needs support. Whilst this has been addressed in the…
Adopting technology in Social Care Requires an Organisational Cultural Change
We are witnessing an evolution in the technology available to the care sector. Gone are…
How important is it to have a dedicated Wi-Fi system in your care home?
As more and more services and apps are developed for care homes requiring internet connectivity,…
Older people with depression ‘less likely to be referred for psychological therapy’
“The elderly are being fobbed off with pills for mental health problems instead of receiving…
Potential breakthrough for osteoporosis announced
“Bone could be regrown to treat osteoporosis after breakthrough,” The Daily Telegraph reports. This headline…
Owning a dog may encourage older people to exercise
“NHS should prescribe dogs to keep over-65s fit,” the Daily Mail reports. The headline was…
Probiotics ‘may help strengthen bones’ in older adults
“Elderly people should take probiotics to preserve their bones,” claims the Mail Online, referring to…
How to stay healthy in your 60s
When we think about the 60s, we think about retirement or grandchildren or old age…
Older people ‘would benefit’ from weight training and more protein
“GPs should prescribe protein powders and weight lifting to pensioners to help reverse frailty,” The…
Can aerobic exercise slow down ageing?
“Running is better than weight training at reversing signs of ageing,” reports The Independent. Researchers…
Puzzle-solving ‘doesn’t slow down mental decline in older people’
“Crosswords do not prevent dementia but can make your brain sharper to start off with,”…
Mayor of Stockport celebrates Dignity Action Day with a HC-One care home
A HC-One care home in Stockport was joined by the Mayor to celebrate Dignity Action…
Gum disease linked to Alzheimer’s, study claims
“Gum disease bug could play ‘central role’ in development of Alzheimer’s,” The Independent reports. The…