A great-grandmother who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2012 has become a published author of two children’s books.
Joan Porter, aged 85, who lives in sheltered accommodation in Bearsden, Glasgow, used to recite the countryside stories to her children more... Read more
It is no secret that the care sector is dominated by women, with men making up just 15.3 per cent of the workforce, according to the last UK census.
One of the problems is that with men living longer, more male care workers are needed to give them personal care,... Read more
An emotionally intelligent robot has been created to help older people stay connected with their family and friends and to help them maintain a healthy level of cognitive and social activity.
ElliQ, an advanced social companion robot, has been designed by Intuition... Read more
People looking for a home care agency in Google search results, can now see at a glance, an agency’s rating and how many reviews it has.
Looking for a home care agency for a relative or friend can be a time-consuming and arduous process, for people who are often... Read more
A commission to combat loneliness has been launched in memory of the British MP Jo Cox.
The Jo Cox Commission on Loneliness has been set up to ask people in 2017 to take action to tackle loneliness in the UK.
MPs, policy makers and organisations have come... Read more
Premier League football clubs have been highlighted as having inadequate facilities for fans with disabilities and could face legal action if they fail to change.
A new report by the Culture, Media and Sport Committee has “applauded” efforts made by many football... Read more
Thousands of disabled and older people are still receiving 15 minute homecare visits in England because almost a quarter of councils (22 per cent) – 34 - are ignoring Care Act guidance to stop the practice.
While 34 councils admitted they still commission 15 minute... Read more
Eating a Mediterranean diet can slow down natural brain shrinkage in older people, which is commonly linked to decreased learning and memory ability, a new study has found.
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh found that people in their 70s who adhered most... Read more
The Terrence Higgins Trust is calling for a 'major shift' in awareness and training of care workers to support older people with HIV, after it revealed a care home made a woman with HIV sit on the same chair and used antibacterial wipes on the TV remote every time she used... Read more
A group of voluntary sector organisations has called for earlier diagnosis of dementia for people with learning disabilities, so they can receive better support.
VODG (Voluntary Organisations Disability Group) has published a report called ‘Staying put: developing... Read more
Getting oiled up and flexing your muscles to compete as a bodybuilder does not compare to a career in the home care sector, says Josh Lekha who explains why being a care co-ordinator is more fun than even a tackle on a rugby field.
The 24-year-old is employed as a... Read more
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