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Top Five iPad Apps for People With Dementia
People with dementia often find it difficult to access or use new forms of technology Touchscreen devices such as iPads are changing this as they are tactile, versatile and very simple to use There is no end of great content …
continue readingHousing options for older people in Wales
Where older people live is important for their health and well-being From talking to tens of thousands of older people every year it seems that the majority would prefer to live independently in their own homes and communities, and close …
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Dementia Awareness Week
Dementia Awareness Week runs from May 19th-25th The theme of Dementia Awareness Week this year is ‘talk’- the idea being that if we all talk more openly about the condition, people will be less afraid of it A collective term …
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Power of Attorney in Scotland
Even your spouse or best friend can’t help you legally without Power of Attorney in Scotland Most people in Scotland have a “best friend” For many our best friend is our spouse – the person we trust to see to …
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Pseudo gout
What is it? Pseudo Gout is a condition where there is severe inflammation of the joint due to the deposition and precipitation of crystals known as calcium pyrophosphate (CPP) These crystals precipitate into the joint itself or into the tissues …
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Summary of New Pensions and Care Bills
Pensions Bill The shake-up of the UK pensions system under the Coalition Government continued with the announcement of a third Pensions Bill in three years Following a draft Bill and scrutiny from Parliament’s Work and Pensions Select Committee, little is …
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Housing for people with long term conditions
Care & Repair England has produced a series of guides for people with long- term conditions These look at the suitability of existing housing advising on repairs, adaptations as well as moving options They also look at issues such as …
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Get older people using iPads & Apps
Buying the iPad iPads are expensive, but you don’t need to buy a brand new one. The Apple storeand most supermarkets sell refurbished iPads online eBay is a good place to look for these, but make sure you are buying …
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Alive! May Charity of Month
Alive!, founded as a charity in 2009, provides activity sessions for older people living in residential care In many care homes, older people have very little to do with their time, often experiencing feelings of boredom and isolation Alive! has …
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