Why Good Quality Respite Care is So Important to So Many Families
The relentless nature of caring for a loved one with dementia takes a huge mental and physical toll on family members. In this article Camille Leavold, Managing Director of Hertfordshire Home Care Provider, Abbots Care, explores why it is essential to see help.For families with elderly loved ones in need of care, it is often […]
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New Lewy Body Dementia telephone support helpline
The Lewy Body Society have teamed up with Dementia UK, the charity which runs the dementia specialist Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline, to provide a telephone helpline offering expert advice and information on Lewy Body Dementia.Lewy body dementia is the second most common form of age-related neurodegenerative dementia. It is thought that around 130,000 people in […]
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BBC to film new drama focusing on dementia care starring Sheridan Smith
The BBC is all set to film a 90 minute drama written by celebrated screenwriter Jimmy McGovern and Gillian Juckes, whose own life experiences provided the inspiration for the story. Care will tell the story of Jenny, a mother-of-two raising her girls alone after the departure of her husband Dave. Her one lifeline is Mary, her […]
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Alzheimer’s Society magazine is a great source of dementia support
This spring, the Alzheimer’s Society launched a new name for its bimonthly magazine – Dementia together. The magazine features a host of informative and inspiring true-life stories and is aimed at anyone and everyone affected by Alzheimer’s or the other many varied causes of dementia. Insert Image The Alzheimer’s Society explains….”We wanted a magazine name that makes clear […]
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