NHS dementia atlas reveals patchy care
A new dementia atlas, published by the government, reveals patchy NHS care for the condition across…
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A rock star Occupational Therapy Show line up!
Opening in just twelve weeks time, on Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th November at the…
Organ transplants: Hundreds helped by former cancer patients
Hundreds of people in the UK have received an organ transplant from someone with a…
NHS Health Checks ‘prevented thousands of heart attacks’
“NHS Health Checks scheme hailed as ‘remarkable success’,” Pulse magazine reports, while The Sun adds…
Gene patterns may explain brain’s Alzheimer’s vulnerability
“Scientists say they have discovered a possible explanation for how Alzheimer’s disease spreads in the…
Are silver surfers more health savvy?
“Older people who use the internet … may be better equipped to keep on top…
Pressure intensifies on squeezed NHS
There have been yet more reminders this week about the intense pressures on the NHS.…
Poor sleep quality linked to Alzheimer’s disease
“Sleepless nights … could raise your odds of developing Alzheimer’s,” is the claim in the…
Volunteering may boost mental wellbeing in older adults
“Giving up time for charity work found to boost mental wellbeing as people get older,”…
Can dementia be prevented?
There is no certain way to prevent all types of dementia. However, a healthy lifestyle…
People with gout have lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease
“Gout could help prevent Alzheimer’s, research shows,” The Independent reports. Researchers think that uric acid,…
Mildly cold weather ‘more deadly’ than heatwaves or very cold snaps
“Mildly cold, drizzly days far deadlier than extreme temperatures,” The Independent reports. An international study…
Claims acupuncture ‘staves off dementia’ are missing the point
“Acupuncture may help elderly people retain their memory, research suggests,” the Daily Mail reports. But…
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The Occupational Therapy Show is YOUR show, and provides dedicated, up to date educational content as well as 300+ relevant trade…
Summer Fayre at Burnley care home – 6th August
On Saturday 6th August from 1pm until 4pm, Heather Grange Care Home will be hosting…