Home Care News
Innovative tableware aids and encourages eating in people with dementia and motor impairment
02 Oct 2015
A San Francisco based designer has produced a new range of tableware specially designed to offer a solution to people who struggle to eat due to physical disabilities and infirmities. The set was researched, designed and created.....
Older people dance their cares away
28 Sep 2015
London-based arts charity, Create has held nearly six thousand creative arts workshops in the decade since it was founded, so has unparalleled experience of motivating and encouraging people to express themselves creatively through.....
3D printed prosthetics revolutionise healthcare
28 Aug 2015
In recent years, there have been a number of technological advancements within the healthcare industry helping to improve medical procedures and patient outcomes, including advanced prosthetics and reconstruction techniques. Innovations.....
Glasgow students win £6k to launch app to enhance life for people with dementia
25 Aug 2015
Four postgraduate students from Glasgow have won £6,000 in funding so they can launch an interactive app to improve the mental and physical wellbeing of people living with dementia. The students used a number.....
New dementia therapy introduced at Rochdale Infirmary, as seen on BBC Dragons’ Den
22 Jul 2015
RemPods have been introduced as part of plans to introduce holistic therapy for dementia patients at Rochdale Infirmary. Starting life as a pitch to investors on BBC Dragons’ Den, RemPods are full size, pop-up themed canvas backgrounds.....
Innovative 3rings plug created for older people living independently
08 Jul 2015
A tech start-up company has been crowdfunding for their latest innovation, 3rings plug, a product created for older people living alone. 3rings plug was created to offer a smart technology solution to families and loved ones of.....
Care workers get practical tips on caring with free app
03 Jul 2015
The Keys to Care app which is a tool for care workers, giving tips and guidance on issues such as dementia care, continence care and end of life care, has been launched by the Relatives & Residents Association. The.....
House of Memories offers unique learning experience to people living with dementia and their care workers
04 Jun 2015
House of Memories is an award winning training programme created by National Museums Liverpool. The programme was created in 2012 and was developed to follow the National Dementia Strategy and the Prime Minister’s Challenge on.....
Keeping calm is key to the well-being of those living with dementia
02 Jun 2015
Bradford Royal Infirmary (BRI) was the first acute hospital to get official recognition for its work in improving the environment and the care it offers patients living with dementia. Key to this hospital winning a Building Better.....
Student creates computer game to explore the impact of Alzheimer's disease
15 May 2015
A university student studying at Abertay University in Scotland has created a computer game to explore the emotional impact of Alzheimer's disease. The game was revealed at the Abertay Digital Graduate Show in May. The creator.....
Down to Earth Community Farm offers vulnerable members of local community an interactive escape
10 Apr 2015
A community farm in Southampton has opened its doors to offer creative and engaging programmes to people living with dementia and learning disabilities in the local area. Down to Earth Farm is owned by the Oasis Academy Lord’s.....
Growing demand for reminiscence products to aid and encourage conversation in people living with dementia
10 Apr 2015
Reminiscence is a recognised way for people with memory problems to help regain control of the lives. In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of reminiscence products available to care homes and healthcare professionals......
'Hensioner' receives special recognition from Prime Minister
19 Mar 2015
Retired taxi driver, Alan Richards from Gateshead has been recognised by Prime Minister, David Cameron, for his contribution to the North East Community for his work with Gateshead initiative, HenPower. Alan is one of the latest.....
Daughter of mum with dementia set up 'To Know Me' books to give her mum a voice
18 Mar 2015
Five years ago, Louise Arkley’s mum was diagnosed with dementia. Desperate for her care workers to know her as the person she once was, her daughter launched ‘To Know Me’ books. “It was during one particular.....
Design student wins Nottingham 'Dragon’s Den style' competition
17 Mar 2015
A Nottingham design student has been announced as the winner of a competition created to improve bus journeys for people with disabilities. Minister for transport, Baroness Kramer announced the winning design entry of the ‘All.....
Innovative technologies shortlisted for prize
11 Mar 2015
A range of creative and innovative technologies, created to improve the lives of people living with disabilities have been shortlisted for the Inclusive Technology Prize. Two of the ideas on the shortlist include, 3D printers that.....
Pet therapy dog accompanies care assistants on home care visits
09 Mar 2015
Tally the dog has been welcomed into the team at Right at Home and will start accompanying care assistants on home care visits to provide pet therapy for service users. The Right at Home Dementia Delay Programme.....
Therapeutic bird song CD helps older people relax and reminisce
03 Mar 2015
Nature is being brought inside through the use of an interactive CD containing bird songs for older people to listen to together with care workers or family members. The CD uses the sounds of nature to act in a therapeutic way.....
Dementia dogs offer physical and mood enhancing benefits for people with dementia
27 Feb 2015
Dementia Dog is an innovative pilot scheme focused on training dogs to help and support people living with dementia. The scheme is the product of a design project created by the Glasgow School of Art (GSA). Alzheimer Scotland.....
Wheelchairs controlled by sight could transform lives of people with locked in syndrome
19 Feb 2015
An innovative wheelchair which is controlled by tracking someone's eye movements, could prove to be "life-changing" for people with rare disorders such as locked in syndrome. The new invention has won.....
MPs and Lords compete to be best tossers in annual Rehab Parliamentary Pancake Race
04 Feb 2015
MPs will be competing against teams of Lords and political journalists for the much-coveted Race Magnificent Tin Cup, to raise awareness of Rehab and its work with disabled and marginalised people. The 2015.....
Alternative Limb Project turns artificial limbs into unique art
02 Feb 2015
The Alternative Limb Project is a unique service providing bespoke and realistic prosthetics that can act as a functional piece of your body or a one of a kind piece of artwork. The limbs are the work of Sophie De Oliveira Barata.....
Innovative partnership between AFC Bournemouth and Care South prompts football kick about
16 Jan 2015
Care South has partnered with AFC Bournemouth and residents recently received a visit from The Cherries player, and ambassador for the new partnership, Marc Pugh. The visit took place at Queensmead care home in Christchurch and.....
Innovative hen-keeping project reduces loneliness and social isolation in older people
22 Dec 2014
A project that encourages older people to keep hens is helping reduce social isolation and improving well-being. The Equal Arts initiative, HenPower has been rolled out in Gateshead and the surrounding areas.....
Text messages stop one in six patients from forgetting to take medicine
08 Dec 2014
Text messaging has been found to prevent one in six patients from forgetting to take their prescribed medicine. The study carried out by researchers at Queen Mary University in London, explored whether text.....
Fundraising underway for Over 80s Christmas Parcel Fund
01 Dec 2014
The Newbury Weekly News and sister publication Newbury Business Today are in the process of fundraising and gathering support for the Over 80s Christmas Parcel Appeal, which provides and delivers Christmas parcels.....
Revolutionary new smart band sends out alert if wearer is unconscious
05 Nov 2014
An innovative new smart band has been developed, which is designed to send out an alert if the wearer loses consciousness. The band which has been produced by Acticheck continuously monitors the wearer’s.....
Adult safeguarding conference to examine how public and private sector can work together
03 Nov 2014
Leaders in the care sector will be coming together at the conference 'Safeguarding Adults in Care Homes and Hospitals' to share their knowledge and experience on promoting safe care. The Community Care conference.....
People with learning disabilities learn 'to seize control of their lives'
27 Oct 2014
A crucial element to supported living is helping people with learning difficulties and mental health to become more independent, according to Cardiff care provider Regard. Independence is at the heart.....
Brave firewalkers to walk barefoot on hot coals for Care Workers Charity
20 Oct 2014
A group of people working in the care and healthcare property sector, will be hot-footing it over burning coals at a fundraising event, in a bid to raise over £4,000 for the charity which supports care workers. The.....
Home care provider uses memory boxes to stimulate conversation
08 Oct 2014
A home care provider is creating memory boxes for people with dementia receiving its home care visits. Home care workers will use the memory boxes to stimulate memories and help the person with dementia recall.....
People with Parkinson’s get their own specialist home care service
01 Sep 2014
People with Parkinson’s in North Yorkshire now have their own specialist home care service, which includes joint working with GPs, district nurses, physiotherapists and other health and social care professionals. The.....
Woman with Multiple Sclerosis trains home care staff how to care for people with MS
14 Jul 2014
A woman who has the debilitating neurological condition Multiple Sclerosis (MS) has been training up home care staff on how to care for people with the long-term illness. Sue Rushby has been giving training.....
New invention uses the power of smell to boost appetite in people with dementia
07 Jul 2014
Designed to tackle the problem of malnutrition in people with dementia, Ode is a device which creates food fragrances to entice eating and promote appetite in a subtle but powerful way. The small and stylish.....
Handyman scheme preventing accidents for older people around the home
01 Jul 2014
The Local Government Association (LGA) is helping people to remain in their own home by offering free or low cost handy man schemes to vulnerable older adults. Home improvement grants and initiatives to make people’s homes more.....
'Not just a funny turn' campaign highlights seriousness of acting on mini stroke to carers
03 Jun 2014
Care providers need training in recognising TIA or mini strokes as a serious medical emergency and not ‘just a funny turn’. The Stroke Association has called for more to be done to educate carers on the importance of taking transient.....
Dementia design company working to make patronising children's activities in care homes a thing of the past
07 May 2014
A UK based company is improving the way people think about dementia activities by putting the person with dementia at the heart of its design process to create fulfilling and stimulating activities. The.....
E-bikes and a healthier working lifestyle piloted by Dundee care workers
24 Apr 2014
Carers at Dundee based home care group now have their own electric bicycle, embracing a greener way of working when completing the numerous short journeys they are required to make. The.....
Football memories can bring communities together and help in the fight against dementia and depression
20 Mar 2014
With an ageing population, more and more businesses and organisations are looking to recognise the challenges caused by dementia, reflecting the fact that all areas of society are likely to encounter the condition in some way. This.....
Dementia Diaries can educate all generations on the challenges of mental health
19 Mar 2014
A collection of true stories, gathered from young people who have had first-hand experience of living with dementia, are to be recognised at the NHS England’s Excellence in Participation awards. The ‘Dementia.....
Personalised tablets aim to make technology more accessible for older people
13 Mar 2014
Breezie is a personalised service for older people in the UK, who are not digitally literate, with people given a simplied version of a tablet with all its content and apps pre-installed. Breezie is being.....
Elderly people to be cared for by foster families in Leicester
15 Jan 2014
Leicester City Council is trialling a scheme where elderly people will be looked after by foster families. Under the initiative, families will be paid £224 a week to take elderly people into their homes. The.....
Dementia choir - Forget Me Not Chorus 'fantastic therapy for people with dementia and a happy relief for carers'
09 Jan 2014
It is not only those living with dementia who can benefit from a rehearsal with Cardiff based choir Forget-me-Not Chorus, with carers encouraged to join in on the singing workshops. Formed in 2012 and run.....
Pledge to value home care staff launched for National Carers Rights Day
25 Nov 2013
Radfield Home Care launched its Caring for Carers Pledge to mark National Carers Rights Day. The home care company based in the West Midlands provides a wide range of professional care services from palliative.....
IT graduates keeping senior Londoners independent
18 Nov 2013
A new business is making technology accessible for the digitally excluded in the UK by employing IT graduates to provide tuition in people’s own homes. Student@home has been created for people who require extra help with computer.....
Children today could become first ‘dementia friendly generation’ with lessons on dementia
16 Oct 2013
A new resource pack to help teach school children about dementia has been launched at the National Children and Adult Services (NCAS) conference. The launch marks the culmination of a project which has seen.....
Students to help older people through homeshare scheme
03 Sep 2013
Age UK Oxfordshire is surveying older people in the Oxford area to gather opinions about a homecare scheme which could see older people matched with younger students looking for accommodation. The intergenerational.....
Home care provider offers new flexible approach to home care with its ‘weekly care check’ service
21 Aug 2013
A Blackburn based home care provider is offering people who are uneasy about the prospect of receiving home help a new flexible approach to home care. The ‘Weekly Care Check’ service can be used as a testing.....
Casserole Club combating loneliness for older people in rural communities
16 Aug 2013
A community in the rural area of Reigate and Banstead has been addressing the issue of loneliness facing older people through an innovative project called Casserole Club. The project encourages people to.....
Robots to be introduced into homes to help people with dementia live independently
08 Jul 2013
Simple robots are being introduced into homes to help carers communicate with people with dementia and support their independent living. The 1.5m high motorised robot includes an inbuilt camera which allows.....