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• Care homes’ anti-drug approach ‘could save thousands of lives a year’

  17-08-2018 10:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Colten Care Admiral Nurse Kay Gibson with residents at The Aldbury, Poole.
  Dementia experts at a leading care home group have halved the use of antipsychotic drugs in an approach they say could apply nationally to save thousands of lives.
   
  The team at Colten Care have challenged, reviewed and cut down on typically powerful medications that can so readily be chosen as a first-line response for residents with or without dementia.
   
  They wanted to try more alternatives to help those who
  
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• Worcester care home manager targets dementia initiatives

  17-08-2018 09:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  A popular Worcester care home has appointed a new manager who is set to introduce fresh ideas to help residents who are living with dementia.
  Respected care specialist Jackie Houghton has taken over the helm at Northwick Grange Care Home – with a pledge to make the home a more dementia-friendly environment.
  The senior care expert, who has over 17 years’ experience in caring for elderly people, is leading on plans to build a new dementia garden at the Old Northwick Lane home. It will
  
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• Accrington care home hosts a family fun day

  17-08-2018 08:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  An Accrington care home opened its doors to the local community by inviting them to enjoy its annual family fun day.
  Springhill Care Home invited members of the local community, staff, residents and relatives to join in the event which featured bouncy castles, a sweets and treats stall and games, while DJ Kevin Donnelly got everyone up dancing throughout the day.Visitors also enjoyed a BBQ thanks to the home’s newly appointed executive chef, Dave Laithwaite.
  Curtis Bennett, general manager
  
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