Innovative research by University of Gloucestershire exploring whether the sounds of nature can have a positive impact on the mental health and wellbeing of people in care homes, has won funding of more than £336,000. Building on previous studies, a multi-disciplinary team of researchers in social science, sound art and Cultural Studies will develop and […]
Read More… from Do sounds of nature improve wellbeing of care home residents
You are never to old to craft: Creative hobbies like knitting, crochet and painting have plenty of wellbeing benefits – no matter your age. So, it’s no surprise, we’ve recently seen a surge in popularity for creative hobbies – over the last three months online searches for ‘best crafting kits for adults’ have increased by […]
Treatment and recovery from stroke worse for women and ‘racial minorities’: A major study on people with diabetes has found that following a stroke, patients from racial minorities, experienced greater stroke severity, prolonged hospitalisation and received less specialised treatment than their white counterparts. The same data also showed that women were more likely to die if […]
Read More… from Study reveals inequities in treatment and recovery from stroke
As we enter this year’s World Alzheimer’s Month 2023, new research from Lottie has revealed the biggest misconceptions about caring for someone with Alzheimer’s. Stereotypes and myths can have harmful effects on both those living with this condition and their caregivers, including communication barriers, isolation, and increased stress. Online searches have surged for support groups […]
Read More… from Misconceptions about caring for someone with Alzheimer’s
Recent research has revealed the link between Dementia and hearing loss, finding that those people who suffer with hearing loss may have a higher risk of developing dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. Learn more from Rob Ormerod, head of audiology at Bayfields Opticians and Audiologists. The decade-long study, published in the Lancet, found that compared with those […]
A music charity with more than 25 years’ experience of working with care staff has released a new, free resource to inspire and encourage the use of music in dementia care. Music as Therapy International is a UK-registered charity which believes in the power of music to strengthen care. For more than 25 years they […]
Read More… from Music charity inspires staff working in dementia care
Australians at risk of developing dementia could support their brain health with increased physical activity, and a new study led by University of Melbourne researchers explores how best to encourage older people to get more active. Published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, lead author and PhD candidate with the Academic Unit of Psychiatry of […]
The UK’s care sector crisis has reached an all-time high: after a tough few years with the pandemic and staff retention, it’s facing a new crisis, with care homes losing almost £11,000 per day in paper wastage, according to new research from Found CRM. The social care sector, which has consistently been underfunded over the […]
SFEI (Safeguarding Frail Elderly Inpatients), a leading advocate for the well-being of frail elderly patients, has announced the launch of a new nationwide campaign and petition. The campaign and petition call on the NHS to improve the current infrastructure of small UK hospitals and offer safe care for the growing number of frail, elderly patients. […]
Read More… from Petition to improve care and safety of frail elderly inpatients
Half the population to have a mental health disorder by 75 years of age: A global study co-led by researchers from The University of Queensland and Harvard Medical School has found one in two people will develop a mental health disorder in their lifetime. Professor John McGrath from UQ’s Queensland Brain Institute, Professor Ronald Kessler […]
Read More… from Half the population to have a mental health disorder by 75