Tributes to the Queen: Residents of Royal Star & Garter care homes in Solihull, Surbiton and High Wycombe came together on video (see picture) and shared their reflections on the late monarch. Armed forces veterans and their partners paid tribute to the Queen, who became the charity’s patron in 1953, for her lifetime of service. “A most wonderful lady, extraordinary. I’ll miss her, she was always there, she was always constant,” said RAF veteran Michael.
Alzheimer’s Society has teamed up with the government-funded National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to invest £7.5 million in 45 new post-doctoral posts in dementia research. It is hoped that the investment will counter a recent decrease in the number of early career researchers in the field and ultimately improve care, diagnosis and…
Marc Wortmann, former CEO of Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI), died in August this year at the age of 63. Mr Wortmann was Executive Director of Alzheimer Nederland from 2000 until 2006, during which time he co-organised the Alzheimer Europe Conference in Maastricht, in 2002. He then became CEO of ADI from 2007-2017. He was a strong advocate…
Recognition for leading figures in dementia care Janet Rhian Lewis – Founder and Facilitator, Ty-Golau Dementia Charitable Trust. For services to People with Dementia and their Families. Heather Yvonne Wenban – Lead Nurse for Dementia, Powys Teaching Health Board. For services to People with Dementia in Powys and Wales. We send our warmest congratulations to…
New guidance has been published by Trend Diabetes on the practical management of diabetes and dementia. It includes a series of recommendations to promote a consistent, high-quality approach towards caring for people with both conditions. Trend Diabetes say: “This guidance has been developed to highlight the importance of recognising the relationship between diabetes and dementia,…
Fairy tale: Panto season was extended at a Dorset dementia care home as residents and staff staged their own version of Beauty and the Beast. Weeks of rehearsals, making props and sourcing costumes culminated in the performance at Colten Care’s Fernhill home in Longham. Resident Patrick Ryan is pictured (right) with fellow cast members, who…
The UK government and the NHS has launched the Healthy Choices Quiz. The free, interactive, mobile-friendly, 5-minute quiz asks questions on topics including nutrition, movement, smoking, vaping, alcohol consumption, mental health and sleep. Users receive an overall score out of 10, along with tailored advice and links to NHS resources to support healthier living. It is being…