Memory loss research by an international team led by a Bradford scientist has made a breakthrough that could lead to new dementia treatments. The discovery has profound implications for understanding why some older people, including those living with dementia and those with neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s, struggle in remembering recent facts and adapting new tasks. The project was led … Read More
New drug to help Alzheimer’s patients
Those living with Alzheimer’s may soon be able to get an extra drug on the NHS to enable them to stay in their own homes, remember their family and to look after their personal care. It is also said to make them less agitated and crucially not need residential care. Guidelines by the National Institute for Health and Care … Read More
Support worker available
Companion/P.A/Home Help available Do you have a relative who is struggling to get out , perhaps they have lost their confidence.and needs assistance to get to appointments. Or are they just lonely would like to see a friendly face for chats and companionship. Do they need the support of someone to join groups for the socially isolated. There are many … Read More
Dementia and pets – the benefits
Keep Your Pets Close: How Animals Help Dementia Super carers article Pets can help to stabilise our blood pressure, reduce stress and feelings of loneliness, and even improve our overall physical and emotional wellbeing. Find out how pets can help those living with dementia. When someone is diagnosed with dementia, it is often assumed that keeping their beloved pet is … Read More
Dementia – after the diagnosis
Are you a carer? Do you know how to access services to help you care. If you have concerns about Memory Loss and changed behaviour in your loved one you can get a referral from your GP to a memory clinic. You might also want to access the Alzheimers Society support line to see what services are available locally. There are … Read More
Choosing a care package – what to look for
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Moving House Planner advice on emergency planning for carers
Carers have a lot to cope with and sometimes an emergency contingency plan gets forgotten. Quite often the extended family of the cared for person are not registered at docter’s surgeries as carers. The Emergency Planning Service is for carers living in the Bradford District. It runs in conjunction with the Safe and Sound pendant. Carers need to register … Read More
Moving House Planner- information session at the Memory tree
Jane Dunn of Moving House Planner attended Idle Memory Club gave a short information session on her relocation business. The session detailed the work done with clients who want to move into care homes, extra care or organise home care. Jane has visited a lot of homes as she does consultancy work with care homes and home care helping them … Read More
Carers Rights Day Bradford City Hall on the 24th November 2017
The event on the 24th of November 2017 held by the Carer’s Resource will have workshops, question and answer sessions and explore the important issues for carers. Topics will include the Care Act 2014 which details the process for accessing help and helps carers access support for themselves to allow them to care for their loved one. Carers are entitled to … Read More
Moving House Planner – working at a Bradford care home to improve CQC status home to improve its
This week completing a Mock Inspection project at a Bradford Care home . This project is to ensure that when the Care Quality Commission return then the assessment will be improved. Many small care homes do not have a separate audit team and struggle with improving their rating. Much of the work I do to improve a CQC rating is about … Read More
