The future of quality dementia care relies on understanding and emotional awareness that the experience of dementia heightens feelings and lessens thinking, according to Professor... University Academic Calls for Emotionally Intelligent Dementia Care at UK Dementia Congress appeared first on The Carer.

A group of doctors and nurses from St Wilfrid’s Hospice in Eastbourne have trekked more than 50km of the Sahara Desert, helping to raise £130,000.... Doctors and Nurses Trek Sahara to Raise Record Amount for Charity appeared first on The Carer.

A new study, funded by Alzheimer’s Society, has identified three existing medications that could be repurposed to treat or prevent Alzheimer’s disease. The research led... Promising Research Into Shingles Vaccine as a Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease appeared first on The Carer.

Debbie Lawrence on why it is important to select the right product at the right time for the right patient. ‘In a consultation, we must be mindful not to make assumptions about gender’ appeared first on Nursing Times.

Researchers assessed the best method to identify relatives with familial hypercholesterolaemia after someone is diagnosed with the condition. How to identify people with inherited high cholesterol appeared first on Nursing Times.

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has published draft guidance proposing the wider use of a drug to improve surgical safety and reduce blood transfusions. NICE proposes wider use of TXA to improve surgical safety appeared first on Nursing Times.

The annual number of people admitted to hospital with a respiratory emergency has increased by nearly a quarter in two years, a charity has warned. Surge in emergency admissions for breathing difficulties   appeared first on Nursing Times.

A group of palliative care nurses from Eastbourne have completed a fundraising trek of more than 50km, equivalent to 31 miles, across one of the world’s largest deserts. Hospice nurses trek across desert in record fundraising effort appeared first on Nursing Times.

The NHS is reminding the public to come forward for lifesaving and planned care as normal during the last day of strike action. This period of industrial action by resident doctors began at 7am on Friday 14 November and will continue until 7am tomorrow (Wednesday 19 November). Patients should attend any planned appointments unless they […]

A groundbreaking documentary directed by Newcastle University academic Dr Alastair Cole which aims to change perceptions and drive change for the UK care sector, was... MPs View Covid-19 Care Home Documentary Directed By Academic appeared first on The Carer.

Residents, staff and family members at RMBI Care Co. Home James Terry Court, in South Croydon, have come together to celebrate a very special milestone:... 105-Year-Old Woman Celebrates Milestone Birthday At South Croydon Care appeared first on The Carer.

Older person and specialist care provider Meallmore, is celebrating after scooping three awards at the Scottish Care National Care Home Awards. Now in its 21st... Meallmore Wins Hat-trick of Prestigious Awards appeared first on The Carer.