Tag: dementia

Shining stars of the community praised at awards ceremony

Community

Roderick Holly - November 1, 2023

Milngavie day centre commended for going the extra mile STAFF at a specialised day centre have been commended by their employer for their commitment to...

Pet therapy brings paw-sitive benefits to Edinburgh care home

Community

Roderick Holly - June 5, 2023

Four-legged friends provide companionship to elderly residents AN Edinburgh home specialising in dementia care has launched a pet therapy programme to combat loneliness and improve...

Support worker allowed to return to care after failing to shower vulnerable patient with dementia after they’d soiled themselves

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Ivan Prothero - September 16, 2022

A SUPPORT worker has been allowed to return to care after failing to shower a vulnerable patient with dementia after they'd soiled themselves. Sandra Clark...

How to trust care providers when supporting a relative with dementia becomes challenging

Health

Roderick Holly - June 17, 2022

Experts share best approaches to dementia care at Cramond Residence event Watching a loved one struggle on their own in defiance of dementia can stir...

Dundee scientist receives £235,000 for dementia research

Health

Douglas Simpson - May 30, 2022

A SCOTS university researcher has received £235,000 to investigate how changes to the barrier between the blood supply and the brain contribute to Alzheimer’s...

Scots care home launches dementia awareness series

Health

Roderick Holly - May 26, 2022

A SCOTS care home is bringing together dementia care experts to launch its calendar of activities to raise awareness of the disease. With an estimated...

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