Home Care News
Supermarkets urged to introduce 'slow lanes' for older people
28 Nov 2016
Supermarkets across the UK are being encouraged to introduce 'slow checkout lanes' to benefit older people living in isolated areas by giving them a chance to experience the 'social aspect' of shopping. Researchers.....
Prince Charles: 'Having reached this age I understand' what caring for elderly is 'all about'
17 Nov 2016
Prince Charles, who has just celebrated his 68th birthday, hosted a reception at St James's Palace for care home provider, Abbeyfield Society, saying "having reached the age I have, I begin to understand exactly" what caring for the.....
Sea Hero Quest: The smartphone game helping to fight dementia
17 Nov 2016
Sea Hero Quest is the mobile phone game that allows its users to help contribute to dementia research each time it is played, and has become the biggest dementia study in history. Since the game launched in May, more than 2.4m.....
Teenagers' blood creates youthful brains in old mice
15 Nov 2016
The blood of teenagers has been found to improve the memory cognition and physical activity of old mice, according to new research. Sakura Minami, a neuroscientist from Californian firm Alkahest, may have.....
Public health campaign offers advice on how to 'Stay Well This Winter'
07 Nov 2016
NHS England and Public Health England (PHE) have launched an awareness campaign to keep vulnerable people well over winter. The Stay Well This Winter campaign encourages people most at risk of a preventable.....
London home care provider named regional Living Wage Champion
01 Nov 2016
Penrose Care was named London Living Wage Champion 2016 at the Living Wage awards ceremony held at the British Library in London. Judged by an independent panel of community leaders, the Living Wage Champion.....