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• Mind over matter: Amygdala circuit counteracts pain-driven emotion

  25-06-2018 19:09
  Two pathways in the brain converging at the amygdala regulate the anxiety and depression that often accompanies chronic pain, suggests research in male rats. One of these pathways may represent a top-down mechanism that controls negative emotion under stress.
  
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• 67% think a career in social care is undervalued by society

  25-06-2018 18:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  A host of influential social care organisations have united to warn Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt of an impending workforce crisis and the dire need to improve the public perception of social care.
   
  In a joint letter, Anchor, Care England, and United for All Ages urge the government to demonstrate it values social care and improve the perception of the sector, so as to avoid the predicted shortfall of up to 1.1 million care workers by 2037.
   
  New research commissioned by Anchor, care a
  
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• Enabling Style & Comfort from Closomat

  25-06-2018 16:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  Asana by Closomat takes independent living into a new realm of style and enablement.
   
  Historically, assistive technology to support disabled and elderly people to live as independently as possible has either been purely functional, when developed for that purpose, or a compromise if sold into the disability market from the mainstream.
   
  Closomat has always been the only manufacturer of wash & dry (automatic bidet) toilets that developed its solutions specifically for users with li
  
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• Brewery tips in and it’s cheers all round as Richard, 103 enjoys a bitter

  25-06-2018 15:12 via feedproxy.google.com
   
  Richard Earnshaw, 103, (seated, centre) at Brook View care home enjoying a beer tasting session courtesy of Ringwood Brewery. Joining him are brewery representative Haydn McCarthy, left, Sarah Harley from the home’s Companionship Team, right, and other residents and visitors.
  One of Dorset’s oldest real ale fans has been sampling his favourite tipple again thanks to an innovative tie-up between his new care home and a nearby brewery.
  Former army officer Richard Earnshaw, 103,
  
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• How Xbox technology could keep older people safe at home

  25-06-2018 11:25
  Researchers are testing motion-sensitive technology to see if it could detect and prevent falls – and reduce hospital admissionsFormer hod carrier George Foster describes himself as “technophobic”. But when he was given the chance to have Xbox technology, driven by artificial intelligence, installed in the sitting room of his Salford home to monitor his every movement, he saw the chance to ensure his continued independence. Related: Robot monitors in homes of elderly people can
  
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• Sunrise of Sonning gets a visit from Prime Minister, Theresa May MP

  25-06-2018 10:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  In her capacity as local MP, Mrs May attended Carer’s Day at the community and presented awards to two members of the team, who were celebrating 10 years of service at Sunrise of Sonning 
   
  Sunrise Senior Living of Sonning were delighted to welcome Prime Minister and Maidenhead MP, Theresa May to its special BBQ on Friday 15th June, as part of the care home’s Carer’s Day.
   
  The day was specially organised as part of Carers Week in the UK, to celebrate all team me
  
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• 1-year charity partnership marked by Great Wall of China Trek

  25-06-2018 10:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Nurseplus’ Managing Director has committed to the Great Wall of China Trek, marking a one-year partnership with disability charity Leonard Cheshire.
   
  Pamela Bruce is training hard for the 6,000km, five-day hike, which will make its way across mountains, through valleys and along the impressive man-made structure.
   
  The national healthcare organisation has pledged to raise £50k over two years and is  working hard to reach the target with an impressive £21k a
  
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• Romsey’s Young and Old Create an Anthology of Life Stories

  25-06-2018 09:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  In celebration of Golden National Share a Story Month 2018, Abbotswood Court in Romsey is bringing generations together, uniting children and the elderly through story sharing sessions. National Share-A-Story Month is an annual celebration which promotes the power of story sharing, aimed at connecting children with stories.
  Yellow Dot nursery children will be visiting Abbotswood Court Care Home residents this month to listen to their life stories. Armed with paper and pencils, the Yellow Dot nur
  
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• Jewish Care home flourishing at Brighton Fringe Festival

  25-06-2018 08:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Jewish Care’s Hyman Fine House were proud to make their debut at this year’s Brighton Fringe Festival (4 May – 3 June), which sets out to stimulate, educate and entertain a diverse range of people through a wide variety of art forms.
   
  The Brighton based residential care home has organised ‘Flourish’ arts events before but this was the first run as part of the Brighton Festival.
  The day of stimulating arts activities with the theme Creativity by the Sea, saw ov
  
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