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Myth busting – Five things to know about Alzheimer’s disease
September 07, 2020
Someone in the world develops dementia every 3 seconds. By 2050, it is estimated that the number of people living with Dementia around the world will have almost trebled to 152 million making the disease one of the most significant health and social crises of the 21st century. That said, there ar...
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“Alexa – what does the future of assistive technology mean for home care?”
October 15, 2019
With the recent news that the NHS will soon be joining forces with Amazon to enable people to access health information through AI-powered voice assistants (Alexa & Echo), it seems like the ideal time to discuss how technological innovations can, and will, improve how the social care sector opera...
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The importance of being #CareAware
February 27, 2018
We were pleased to see the launch of today’s campaign by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), #CareAware.
According to the CQC, a new survey which polled over 1,000 adults who were responsible for choosing care in a care home or at home – either for themselves or a loved one – over the last thre...
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Top tips for keeping well in winter
December 07, 2017
Top tips for keeping well in winter
The cold winter weather can have a huge effect on the health of many people, especially if they are elderly. The most at-risk groups include those aged 65 or older, the disabled, pregnant women and those with long-term health conditions.
Staying healthy ...
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