Care news

• Psychotropic polypharmacy is common in Alzheimer's disease

  01-10-2018 16:19
  Up to half of people with Alzheimer's disease (AD) use a psychotropic drug, and one in five uses two or more psychotropics concomitantly, according to a new study.
  
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• Can chiropractic care disrupt vision?

  01-10-2018 14:21
  For those in the habit of getting their neck adjusted by a chiropractor, there's an interesting case to know about: High velocity neck manipulation has been shown to create stress on the eye and lead to spotty vision.
  
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• A day to remember for Runwood Homes

  01-10-2018 10:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  On Wednesday 19 September, Runwood Homes residents enjoyed a specially organised, live music and entertainment concert. The fun filled event was attended by over 400 people from over 33 Runwood Homes Senior Living residential care homes, and was held in the grand marquee at Chelmsford City Racecourse. All in attendance truly joined in; ‘A Day to Remember’.   
  Now in its second year, ‘A Day to Remember’, successfully organised by two of Runwood’s Home
  
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• The Royal Alfred Seafarers’ campaign for dementia charity

  01-10-2018 09:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Commander Brian Boxall-Hunt, Chief Executive of the Royal Alfred Seafarers Society
  Surrey-based care home The Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society marked World Alzheimer’s Day on 21st September by helping to raise awareness of the disease and dementia – a symptom often linked to Alzheimer’s.
  In the UK there are 850,000 people living with dementia[1] and many do not have the right support to cope with the condition. A home specialising in care for ex-seafarers and maritime prof
  
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• Healthwatch finds carers in crisis across England

  01-10-2018 08:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  A new briefing published today brings together the views and experiences of 5,447 carers from 27 communities across England. 
  These stories, gathered by independent health and care champion Healthwatch over the last two years, paint a stark picture of what it’s like trying to find and access help when taking on carer responsibilities for relatives, friends and neighbours. 
  Under the Care Act 2014, councils across England were given a key role in assessing the support needs of th
  
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• Sensory Garden Unveiled at ‘Outstanding’ Malden House in Sidmouth

  01-10-2018 08:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Malden House in Sidmouth has proudly unveiled its exciting brand new sensory garden for residents and guests to enjoy. The garden has been carefully planned to not only be aesthetically pleasing but to also have multiple health and wellbeing benefits for the residents who live with dementia.
   
  Dementia is commonly associated with experiences of memory loss, poor concentration and feeling disoriented and confused so the garden has become a vital part of daily life at the care home on Sidford
  
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• Alzheimer’s Society comments on social care crisis

  01-10-2018 07:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  A new briefing published today brings together the views and experiences of 5,447 carers from 27 communities across England.These stories gathered by Healthwatch over the last two years, paint a stark picture of what it’s like trying to find and access help when taking on carer responsibilities for relatives, friends and neighbours. 
  Sally Copley, Director of Policy and Campaigns at Alzheimer’s Society, says: “It’s no secret that carers are in crisis, and with one pe
  
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