For over 35 years, 99-year-old Ron Jones has been a poppy collector for the Bassaleg and Rhiwderin branch of the Royal British Legion, and is now believed to be the oldest collecting in Britain.
The veteran and Auschwitz survivor has been a recognisable local face of... Read more
Recording regular audio diaries can boost the confidence of people with dementia and help to reduce stigma, according to a new study.
Researchers at Leeds Beckett University evaluated ‘Dementia Diaries’, a project launched in 2015, which documents the day-to-day lives... Read more
The viability of state-funded home care is at risk due to ‘widespread and systematic’ underfunding, according to a report by UK Home Care Association.
In a report based on Freedom of Information requests sent to 208 local councils, UK Home Care Association (UKHCA)... Read more
These are the words of Eileen Ash, who turned 105 years-old on Sunday 30 October, and is testament to the notion that 'you’re never too old' for anything.
With a back as straight as a snooker cue, Eileen Ash has been a yoga devotee for 30 years and has quite a few... Read more
Earlier this year, a landmark NHS report, revealed shocking statistics – that four in 10 people in care homes and one in five older people living in their own homes are depressed.
Older women were found to suffer more from the condition and many older people did not... Read more
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 award recognises regional organisations that have done the... Read more
There is a significant link between a common therapy for prostate cancer and increased risk of dementia, a new study reveals.
Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is a widely used therapy for prostate cancer patients, particularly when the cancer is too advanced for... Read more
A care worker in Bury overcame her fear of drowning and underwent ten weeks of swimming lessons, so she could accompany the lady she cares for in the swimming pool.
Maria Hughes, who works for Persona, a company owned by Bury Council, which runs three short stay care... Read more
Michael Beresford is a learning and development manager and head of the SweetTree Home Care Services Training Academy.
He works with all services at SweetTree, identifying the training needs and ensuring that all team members are appropriately trained.
Mr Beresford... Read more
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