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• Caring for a loved one with Parkinson’s and Lewy body dementia | Letter

  19-04-2021 17:36
  
  Katherine Heiny’s moving account of her mother’s dementia prompts David Weaver to write about his wife’s condition, and its effect on himI could barely read the extract of Katherine Heiny’s book about her mother’s descent into Lewy body dementia (Weekend, 17 April). It is such a tragic condition; my wife has Parkinson’s and Lewy body dementia, and has been in a care home for the past three years. She is looked after with great compassion by dedicated, professi
  
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• Bupa is successfully using technology to relieve pressures posed by the pandemic

  19-04-2021 10:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  One of the UK’s leading care home providers is successfully using technology to relieve pressures posed by the pandemic.Bupa Care Services has introduced a ‘digital team’ of robots to speed and streamline its processing of COVID-19 test results. Within seconds of a positive result, the robots send a notification to the individual’s care home and complete the required governance reporting.The move has speeded up test results, removed the risk of human error and allowed ind
  
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• Allied Irish Bank (GB) finances Falkirk care home

  19-04-2021 08:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  Independent care home operator Meallmore has secured £3.25 million of finance from Allied Irish Bank (GB) for a new residential care facility in Falkirk. The new facility will turn a vacant ambulance depot site into a 32-bed home for adults with mental health difficulties and acquired brain injuries, and create 37 full-time equivalent jobs. Allied Irish Bank (GB)’s finance is in addition to Meallmore’s own significant investment. Derek Smith, senior business deve
  
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• Thirsk care home residents and staff celebrate Jean’s milestone 100th birthday!

  19-04-2021 08:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  The team at Hambleton Grange care home in Thirsk have helped Jean Smith to celebrate her milestone 100th birthday party in style by combining her two favourite things: afternoon tea and Frank Sinatra’s greatest hits!Jean was overwhelmed with deliveries of flowers, balloons, presents and cards including a special telegram from the Queen which filled her room as she enjoyed Facetime calls with family and friends. Jean was also delighted to have a socially distanced visit from her daught
  
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