Nearly a quarter of a million people will be diagnosed with dementia in the UK this year, which equates to a staggering one person every three minutes.Many people will probably be able to cast their minds back to campaigns done by dementia charities to raise awareness of the condition, such as ‘S...

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What is Dementia Action Week? Revelations that EastEnders favourite Barbara Windsor has been living with Alzheimer’s since 2014 dominated the newspapers over the last couple of weeks, putting the degenerative brain disease back in the spotlight. The husband of the former Carry On films actr...

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Conversations around dying have always been a touchy subject in ‘stiff upper lip’ Britain. Unlike countries in South America where a loved one’s death is honoured with festivals and remembrance, end of life and bereavement have always been touchy subjects in the UK. Death is part of the natural c...

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How to talk to your family about death and bereavementDuring 14th to 20th May, Dying Matters Week promotes the opportunity to place the importance of talking about dying, death and bereavement firmly on the national agenda.The national campaign is organised by Dying Matters, a coalition of 32,000...

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According to the Stroke Association, a stroke occurs approximately 152,000 times a year in the UK. That’s one stroke every 3 minutes and 27 seconds. Knowing the warning signs of a stroke is crucial if you are to save the life of a loved one, which is why the Stroke Association is on a mission to ...

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Working in domiciliary care can be a very fulfilling experience; but for some, it can be overwhelming. We asked our carers for a list of key qualities and attributes that they feel make you best suited to a career in care. Here's what they said... ThoughtfulnessHelping people feel better about th...

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