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• First-of-its-kind Parkinson's biomarker guidelines invigorates drive for treatments

  15-08-2018 21:44
  A slate of guidelines to shape the future of Parkinson's biomarker research have been published.
  
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• Back to the future: why my care home opened a 1950s-style diner

  15-08-2018 11:01
  The Pitstop is just the latest nostalgic project created by staff to give residents spaces to reminisce and spend time with friends and family
  For the first half of my career, working in a range of jobs across retail and manufacturing, I could not have imagined that my life’s work would turn out to be in dementia care. Everything changed when my husband became terminally ill in 2005, and I left my job to become his full-time carer. Related: Care Home Open Day is a chance to showcase the be
  
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• Retired nurses enjoy all the fun at the summer fair!

  15-08-2018 10:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Retired Nurses National Home in Bournemouth, run by charity Friends of the Elderly, enjoyed its summer fete on 21 July. The day was a great success with the beautiful weather, lots of visitors and of course the residents, who had a wonderful day. The event raised £1,630 towards creating a sheltered area in the garden at the care home.
   
  Alan Johnston, Manager at the Retired Nurses National Home, said: “What a fantastic day. Thank you to all those who joined us and made the d
  
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• Surbiton care home enjoys successful Summer Fete

  15-08-2018 09:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  On Saturday, 21st July, The Royal Star & Garter Homes in Surbiton held their annual Summer Fete. The Surbiton community enjoyed a lovely afternoon in the grounds of the Home for disabled veterans, mingling with residents and sampling the wide range of stalls. 
  The event was officially opened by the Deputy Mayor of Kingston-Upon-Thames, Olivia Boult, who gave a short speech and wished everybody an amazing afternoon. The Deputy Mayor then introduced the 1st Hook Scout and Guide Band, who
  
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• Camden care home celebrates fifth anniversary

  15-08-2018 08:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Maitland Park Care Home and Gospel Oak Court celebrated five years of delivering quality care to Camden residents on Monday 9 July 2018.  
  Shaw Healthcare, the provider of services delivered at Maitland Park care home and Gospel Oak Court extra care marked the milestone with a drinks reception, celebratory cake and a buffet. Elaine McGregor from Nordoff Robbins (musical therapy charity), played some well-recognised songs on the grand piano to greeted staff, residents and their family m
  
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