Nearly half of older men would prefer to talk about difficult financial matters than sensitive health issues such as erectile dysfunction or Testosterone Deficiency Syndrome (TDS) with their doctor, a new report has revealed.
TV presenter Dr Christian Jessen, famed for... Read more
MPs have given their backing to John’s Campaign to make it an ‘inalienable right’ for families to stay with people with dementia when they are in hospital.
John’s Campaign was set up by Nicci Gerrard and Julia Jones to call for families and carers of people with... Read more
Community care and social care services for older people have faced a ‘double whammy’ of spending cuts over the past 10 years, according to research from Age UK.
Age UK is a national charity that works to improve living for older people and also runs home care agencies... Read more
Many care workers working in care homes and for home care agencies are paid the National Minimum Wage, so news that it is increasing by 20p will be very welcome.
The adult rate for the National Minimum Wage (NMW) will rise by 20p, from £6.50 to £6.70 per hour, from... Read more
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 Hill Community Hub and is located in... Read more
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 winners to receive a Points of Light award... Read more
Older people’s charity, Independent Age, have called into question interpretations of the Budget as being one that suits ‘the grey vote’, particularly in relation to the absence of social care funding initiatives within the framework.
Political commentators predicted... Read more
Proposed changes to fit-for-work tests could cause serious disadvantage for people with mental health problems and learning disabilities and should be trialled, according to recommendations from a recent tribunal.
The tribunal was brought about because of a judicial... Read more
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 team hope Tally will have a positive impact on people... Read more
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