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• Simple cardiac risk score can predict problems with blood flow in the brain

  30-09-2019 17:48
  The study shows that for those participants who do not have a history of heart disease or stroke that a simple cardiac risk score -- a summary measure of factors such as blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, abdominal fat, and dietary factors -- is associated with MRI-detected pre-clinical cerebrovascular disease like carotid artery plaque and silent strokes.
  
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• Type 2 diabetes remission possible with 'achievable' weight loss

  30-09-2019 17:47
  People who achieve weight loss of 10% or more in the first five years following diagnosis with type 2 diabetes have the greatest chance of seeing their disease go into remission, according to a new study.
  
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• 2020 Accolades recognising excellent practice in social care- Entries now open!

  30-09-2019 15:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  The 2020 Accolades have been launched at the National Social Care Conference in Cardiff and entries for the awards are now being accepted.   The Accolades are awards that recognise, celebrate and share excellent care in Wales.   Organised by Social Care Wales, the Accolades are a chance for those who work in any form […]
  
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• No job for a young man? Social care career myths busted

  30-09-2019 10:33
  Misconceptions can make it difficult to recruit new entrants in a sector with 110,000 vacancies at any one timeWith 1.47 million jobs across more than 21,000 organisations, adult social care is vast. Those in the sector – whether a care assistant, support worker, home manager, occupational therapist or registered nurse – often say its rewards come in myriad guises. That it’s the satisfaction of knowing they’ve made a difference; that they build relationships with people w
  
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• Dorchester home hosts Cider and Sausage Festival

  30-09-2019 10:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  A sizzling time was had by all at a Dorchester care home’s first Cider and Sausage Festival. Residents, their friends, family and local people enjoyed the event at Colten Care’s Castle View care home in Poundbury. Visitors – including Dorchester Mayor Richard Biggs – were offered a choice of five taster ciders on arrival followed […]
  
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• Banstead care home celebrates Alzheimer’s awareness day with animal therapy

  30-09-2019 10:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Residents and team members at Sunrise of Banstead recently celebrated World Alzheimer’s Day with a special animal therapy session. The care community decided to use the day, which is celebrated every year on 21 September to raise awareness and highlight the issues faced by people living with dementia, to focus on the benefits of animal […]
  
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• Luxury care home in Loughborough set to open its doors this month

  30-09-2019 08:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  A new luxury care home in Loughborough is set to open its doors this month under the expert guidance of experienced care professionals, Tracy Taylor and Preet Hundal. Ideal Carehomes, the operator behind Woodthorpe Lodge, has appointed Tracy as Registered Care Manager and Preet as General Manager. The pair will work together to ensure the […]
  
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• My aunt wants to sell her house to a friend for a bargain price

  30-09-2019 08:01
  She wants to leave a care home but doesn’t have the money to refurbish her house as she wantsQ My aunt (89 years young) is currently in a care home but is desperate to get back to her own home as she’s not happy in a residential home environment.She cannot look after herself and her home will need much work to refurbish to allow her to live there (all the plumbing, kitchens and bathrooms need replacing). She cannot afford to do this but has a friend who is willing to buy below market
  
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