The Long Goodbye – Alzheimer’s Society film 

Alzheimer’s Society has published advice on what to do if someone with dementia has apathy, a condition in which the individual apparently loses interest in doing things they used to enjoy.  In the advice, written by Clare Burgon, the Society says that apathy often goes unrecognised, even though it is common in most types of…

Age UK has published a report entitled, ‘The Longest Wait – Our A&E crisis demands an emergency response’.  Age UK say the report ‘lays bare the devastating impact that corridor care and long A&E waits can have on older people’, noting that while long waits and corridor care can happen to people of all ages…

Bespoke exercise programmes for care home residents have been launched by Royal Star & Garter using the physiotherapy app Physiotec.  After each resident has been individually assessed, the home’s physiotherapist then uses the app to create a tailored set of exercises for each one.  Gursh Lotay, physio at Royal Star & Garter’s home in Solihull,…

Skills for Care is again running ‘Celebrating Social Care’ throughout April.  This campaign showcases the fantastic contributions of individuals working in numerous roles across social care.  Skills for Care is encouraging everyone to share stories, shoutouts and celebrations. You can find out more here: https://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/news-and-events/Spotlight-on/CelebratingSocialCare.aspx

Staff at a care home run by the Abbeyfield Society celebrated Valentine’s Day “sharing the love” in their local community by giving out gifts.  Speedwell Court sits at the heart of Southampton’s West End, where staff at the dementia-friendly home for 80 residents have been encouraged to create personalised gifts for older people living nearby. …