Care news

• Why it’s worth striking the right note for people with dementia | Letters

  15-01-2019 18:32
  Pat Kirwan on the rewards of playing music for those with the condition, and Prof Martin Green and Veronica Franklin Gould on accessing creative activitiesIt’s sad that Susan Tomes’ offer of playing for patients with dementia ground to a halt through red tape (Letters, 12 January). I can relate a very different experience.I play in an ensemble of 11 (mature) amateur musicians, some of whom only picked up their first instrument at retirement. As a student exercise to try playing in fr
  
  Read more

• Clare in the community: the luck of the Irish

  15-01-2019 16:00
  Megan toasts her Irish ancestry, as Brexit crunch time looms Continue reading...
  
  Read more

• Stroke drug may also prevent Alzheimer's disease

  15-01-2019 15:19
  Researchers have discovered that a drug currently being developed to treat stroke patients could also prevent Alzheimer's disease. The study shows that the genetically engineered protein 3K3A-APC protects the brains of mice with Alzheimer's-like symptoms, reducing the buildup of toxic peptides and preventing memory loss.
  
  Read more

• Charity to expand its range of care and provide affordable housing in Gloucestershire

  15-01-2019 11:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  With all the homes rated as Good in all areas, Lilian Faithfull is looking to expand its breadth of care in Gloucestershire. There is a distinct shortage of options for older people looking to remain independent but not tie-up their capital in a retirement property.     In April 2019, Lilian Faithfull will offer quality […]
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Southampton care home presents first time panto!

  15-01-2019 10:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  Southampton’s Woodlands House Care Home presented their first ever resident and staff Pantomime performance of Cinderella on Christmas Eve. The tradition of Pantomime aka ‘panto’ is a type of musical comedy stage production designed for family entertainment, performed especially during the Christmas and New Year season. Preparations began in October to share the idea and […]
  
  Read more

• Care home residents benefit from ‘magic table’ after £5,000 donation from Santander Foundation

  15-01-2019 09:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  A ‘magic table’ projector, which supports physical and mental well-being, has been delivered to The Royal Star & Garter Homes in Surbiton after a successful fundraising drive. The interactive table was purchased following a £5,000 Discovery Grant from the Kingston Santander branch. Staff and volunteers at the care home also helped raise money to support […]
  
  Read more

• Young chefs cook up a feast for Wokingham Mayor

  15-01-2019 08:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Rainbow Café, located in the Acorn Community Centre, Wokingham, recently saw a group of young amateur chefs chop, slice and blend to create and serve a hearty lunch for local residents and special guest, the Mayor of Wokingham. Customers from Optalis’ Supported Employment service took over the community café for the day to develop […]
  
  Read more

Follow @UK_Care on Twitter!