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All homes have iPads that can be used to support a regular video call so you can keep in touch with your loved one during this time.
It’s not surprising that good friendships make us happier. However, what may surprise some people is how much they affect…
Shire Hall, our care home in Cardiff, is holding a Dementia Friends’ session at the home to encourage visitors to…
Managing Director of Hallmark Care Homes Avnish Goyal has been elected as the new Chair of Care England – the…
As the name suggests, ‘Team Recognition Day’ is a designated day where we take the time to celebrate and recognise…
Here at Hallmark Care Homes we are proud to say that we get thoroughly involved with Love British Food's national,…
As we move into summer, topping up on the 'sunshine vitamin' is easier than ever. Sunlight is good for us in…
We all know it's important to live a healthy life, no matter what age you are. Recent news coverage of…
Maycroft Manor, our highly-anticipated new care home in Brighton, was officially opened last week by television and radio presenter Gloria…
Recently there has been much talk in the media about the life extending effects of a calorie restricted diet on…
Everyone would love to maintain their independence throughout their old age, but sadly this can’t always be the case and…
Ageing can have serious impacts on our mental health. Although some of these issues can stem from illnesses such as…
Everyone would love to maintain their independence throughout their old age, but sadly this can’t always be the case and…
Ageing can have serious impacts on our mental health. Although some of these issues can stem from illnesses such as…
The recent news that scientists have grown human brain cells in the laboratory, which then formed into miniature ‘brains’, has…
Now the summer is well and truly gone and we've entered the cold and damp run-up to winter, those nagging…
Since 1996 the incidence of diabetes in the British population has increased by over 100 per cent. By far the…
Human beings have always lived in groups. From the family unit to the metropolitan sprawl, we’re a social animal. As…
Anyone who suffers with arthritis knows that sometimes the pain can be difficult to handle. Depending on what area of…
Heart disease is the number one killer in the world. It accounts for more than 50 per cent of all…
It’s a sad fact but as we age we become more susceptible to depression. Recent studies have revealed that about…
A useful list of 7 important things to remember when dealing with someone who is suffering from dementia. Dementia is…
Generally speaking the onset of dementia is a gradual one, which often makes it a difficult condition to notice in…
Everyone knows that a Mediterranean diet is good for you. With its focus on fresh salads, vegetables, fruits, olive oil…
A Danish study has shown that not only are we living longer, but we are also living better quality lives…
As we glide past the longest day of the year, the nights will rapidly start to draw in. Caring for…
It has been proved that brain-training games can significantly improve memory and language in older people. The study conducted at…
An unexplained link between cancer and Alzheimer's disease has been discovered by researchers in Italy. It is thought that those…
Yoga and the elderly don’t seem to go together on first glance. Older people tend to be less flexible…
There’s no fool proof way to stop falls, but by following these tips you can greatly reduce the likelihood of…
Eye drops made from a chemical found in the livers of sharks could help prevent blindness. The new drops contain…
Some studies have indicated that for people living with a moderate form of dementia, activities that stimulate the brain can help…
Some patients are out in 2 weeks, while others are forced to stay in hospital for 6 weeks, according to…
Stress seems to be a part of our everyday lives, whether it is at work or at home. A study…
We all know exercise is good for us but now research has shown that it is also good for the…
Within 5 years drugs could be available to help us live to the ripe old age of 150. The drug…
British researchers have devised a test to detect Alzheimer's in its early stages. The test looks for a combination of…
A new survey has shown that grandparents are slowly being replaced by sites such as Google, Wikipedia and YouTube, with…
Baroness Verma, an energy minister, is considering plans put forward by Lord Wigley to pay the winter fuel allowance early…
You will now be paying more for your regular medication, with the Government announcing a 20p increase in the charge…
In recent years saturated fat has been viewed as the enemy of the heart. Emerging evidence has suggested that not…
New research conducted on mice suggests that those needing to lose weight to protect their hearts should do so sooner…
A new herbal supplement claims to reduce appetite and make fatty foods less appealing. Scientists from the University of Liverpool…
Scientists have discovered that a primitive hunter gathered at the age of 30 would have the same chance of dying…
It has been known for a long time that loneliness is linked to a decline in mental health with a…
New research has found that a combination of fish oil and aspirin could be the key to fighting many different…
Researchers have said that reducing the amount of salt in our diets could save nearly 20,000 lives in the UK…
Red wine has always been credited with providing different health benefits but now, scientists are saying it could help to…
New research has suggested that using Facebook could help to keep the brain sharp into old age. Scientists from the…
New hope could be given to people living with Parkinson's disease. A trial has shown that an electrical implant to…
We all have our opinions about beards, many like the clean shaven look while others like to sport a little…
New research has shown that a significant proportion of people are not taking their medication correctly, putting a huge strain…
Calcium supplements could be doing more harm than good according to new research. Women with high calcium levels could be…
In previous studies researchers have discovered that 20% of women carry a gene which speeds up the ageing process of…
Researchers have developed a new drug which, they claim, can combat rheumatoid arthritis. The drug is modelled on the body's…
Surgeons have been using a ground-breaking technique which can dissolve 'golf-ball sized' blood clots on the brain. The treatment involves…
According to new research older people could benefit from using e-readers or tablets rather than traditionally printed pages as they…
A new study has shown that those who are regularly exposed to sunlight have a reduced risk of developing rheumatoid…
If you are, a study has shown that you could be doing your brain some good, with chewers having 10%…
Trials have been conducted on mice which have resulted in a reduction of plaques in the brain and the creation…
Being married has been shown to cut the risk of having a heart attack and makes it more likely you…
Researchers have discovered that vegetarians are a third less likely to need hospital treatment for heart disease than their meat-eating…
A new drug made from a protein found in pig brains could improve concentration, memory processing and mood in patients…
Researchers have found that older women with heart disease were three times more likely to develop problems with skills such…
A good night's sleep has been linked to how well adults remember the events of the following day but new…
New research has shown that a brisk walk a day triggers processes in the brain which could protect against the…
According to new research from the University of Vienna, hugging is not only a great way to bond but has…
In 1951 just 13% of girls born were expected to reach their 100th birthday but among those born this year,…
A new type of drug which could dramatically cut the risk of stroke has been approved for prescription by the…
A new study has revealed that people who have problems with their hearing could have a greater risk of developing…
Flowers have always been used in traditional remedies but now they are being used to treat conditions such as depression,…
Scientists have discovered that women who suffer severe migraines accompanies by visual disturbance may be at an increased risk of…
Scientists have discovered that after the age of 75, diet is unlikely to make a difference to your health. In…
The NHS watchdog has backed a new blood pressure measuring device which can also detect dangerous heart conditions. The National…
A new study has shown that older people who take a short walk just four times a week can reduce…
A milkshake, claiming to reduce the symptoms of early Alzheimer's has gone on sale in the UK today. The drink…
Researchers have discovered that breathing in other peoples cigarette smoke increases the risk of severe dementia. It is the first…
We are known as a nation of tea drinkers, getting through 165 million cups every day, and according to a…
For some families coconut oil has proved effective in slowly the effects of dementia. There has been no research into…
Results have shown that men taking beta-blockers, usually used to treat high blood pressure, were less likely to have brain…
According to new research an easy to swallow pill which harnesses the goodness of tomatoes could be the answer to…
Jeremy Hunt has said that the NHS is likely to invest in a new drug which has showed to slow…
US researchers believe that glucosamine could have similar protective properties to aspirin but without the potential side effect of developing…
Scientists have been studying the effects of regularly taking aspirin and found that taking the tablet for 10 years can…
Scientists are discovering that Roquefort, the cheese known for its mould, has anti-inflammatory properties which could help fight against cardiovascular…
Thousands of bus drivers across the country are receiving specialist training so they can better help passengers with dementia. This…
Professor Ron Eccles from the Common Cold Centre at Cardiff University has a few tips for beating a cold in just…
Research has identified 3 key stages in the development of the condition. The stages begin in school age, continue into…
A new study has revealed a link between feelings of solitariness and developing dementia. Researchers in Amsterdam tracked the long…
A pacemaker device has been implanted into the brain of an Alzheimer's patient in an effort to reduce memory loss. …
Research carried out by CarelineUK, manufacturers of pendant alarms for people living alone, showed that when faced with the choice…
Going to bed an hour earlier than normal could help to reduce high blood pressure in just 6 weeks. Researchers…
New research has claimed that eating tomatoes just a few times a week could ward off depression. A team of…
New research has shown that women should start taking vitamin D supplements. The studies showed that women who don't have…
Recent studies have suggested that there could be a connection between hearing loss and the brain, meaning a greater cognitive…
Work has begun in Germany on developing a flu vaccine that may work for life. The experimental vaccine currently protects…
Scientists have found a window within five years of the menopause where hormone replacement therapy actually cuts the risk of…
A study has found that physical exercise rather than mind-stretching activities could offer the best protection against developing dementia in…
Despite its descriptive name, age related hearing loss does not affect just the elderly but is a result of maturity…
The new pill, costing just £1.40 a day, could save thousands of people living with a common heart condition. Ivabradine…
According to new research changes in the composition of our blood as we get older can cause deterioration in memory…
New shoes have been released for sale in the UK which contain a built-in tracking device which can be used to…
A nanotechnology nasal spray is being developed which uses tiny magnetic particles in an attempt to detect the disease early…
It has emerged that there older people are missing out on operations that are routinely offered to younger patients. A…
Drinking a litre of water a day could benefit Alzheimer's sufferers by removing aluminium from their bodies and preventing cognitive decline.…
New research has shown that drinking more than three cups of coffee a day may increase the risk of vision…
Combined results from two trials have found that a new drug, solanezumab, could slow the speed of memory loss by…
Doctors across the country are having to postpone flu jabs for patients due to a shortage of the vaccine. Crucell,…
There could be good news for millions of people kept awake at night. Snoring could get your partner a bigger…
Slow routes for elderly walkers, less street signs and special training for shop staff and taxi drivers could transform Britain's…
A new study has shown that taking an aspirin a day may slow brain decline in women with a high…
The Prime Minister is facing demands to cut benefits paid to the elderly, primarily winter fuel payments. The benefit gives…
The number of cases of diabetes is set to increase by 700,000 by 2020, due to Britain's obesity problem. Diabetes…
A new campaign has been launched by the Department of Health, supported by the Alzheimer's Society, to encourage people to…
Biologists at the University of Portsmouth have been awarded £600,000 to research little-known brain proteins and their impact on brain…
A new study has revealed that sleeping pills, taken by an estimated 1.5million Britons, can increase the risk of dementia.…
Age UK and YouthNet have discovered that 34% of people over 65 admitted to feeling lonely either some, most or…
According to a new survey more than a third of people over 50 are afraid to leave their homes at…
Taking advantage of a free bus pass could be improving the health of many older people. A new study has…
A think tank has suggested that we should employ a group of pensioners with a good knowledge of the internet…
Leading pharmaceutical companies are downgrading the search for new treatments for Alzheimer's. This comes after a series of failures of…
New research suggests that growing up in the countryside can double the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease in later life.…
It has been found that the majority of people living with diabetes are not effectively controlling their cholesterol levels. According…
A new study has shown that not only is green tea good for your heart, it can boost memory as…
5,000 British lives could be saved each year if the Government imposes a 50p minimum price for a unit of…
Millions of older people are having to cut back on food due to the increasing rate of inflation. A new…
Scientists have found that a Chinese herb, previously claiming to improve memory and mental sharpness does not prevent Alzheimer's disease.…
A new study has shown that moderate exercise and a regular intake of fish oils should help maintain mobility in…
New research suggests that a drug used to reverse the effects of a paracetamol overdose could reduce the risk of…
It is a widely assumed that being overweight, a smoker or heavy drinker can shorten life expectancy but it isn't…
Danzon, a street dance craze in Mexico, has been shown to improve the symptoms of dementia with sessions twice a…
We all know that chocolate is not the healthiest choice but it has been to improve brain function and now…
New tests have found that there could be a link between insulin and the development of Alzheimer's. This means that…
With so much talk about what causes dementia and how we can treat it, it's no wonder people are looking…
Research shows that female hormones could be the reason for the increase risk of dementia, which could mean that hormone…
Results have shown that men's brains are better at coping with Alzheimer's than women, even when both are at the…
Everyone knows that being overweight is bad for your health, but new research has shown that carrying around that extra…
The link between brushing and health is not a new one, with studies showing that there can be a link…
With the knowledge that Alzheimer's can cause changes in the eye and the way the patient sees the world, researchers…
According to researchers, a daily chocolate fix could be the secret to halting Alzheimer's. It has been found that a…
Falling currently costs the NHS £4.6 billion a day with 1 in 3 over 65's experiencing one a year. Simple…
A pill costing just £1.40 a day is set to be approved by the NHS. The new pill could save…
A new drug, which was designed to halt the development of plaque in the brain, has failed in the later…
New studies have shown that with a simple daily tablet we may be able to prevent the progress of Alzheimer's…
A new study has claimed that a nutritional drink could benefit memory, however others are sceptical about its effectiveness. The…
There has always been a link between loneliness and deterioration in health but researchers have now concluded that mindful meditation…
It seems that we could all be upsetting up to 97% of the older generation by using the wrong names…
A recent study has looked into how diet can affect the chances of developing dementia.T he results showed that those…
Two to seventeen year olds are going to be offered the annual flu vaccine in an attempt to prevent hospitalisations.…
Many elderly people are missing out on simple heart treatment which could improve their quality of life. Newcastle University found,…
A lack of sleep has previously been linked with diabetes, weight gain and strokes; however, it now seems that a…
Results show the idea that some alcohol being good for ageing brains may not be true and may in fact…
A new pill has been studied at Queen Mary University of London with astounding results. The results showed that this…
Presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference in Vancouver, studies have found another possible way to predict the onset of…
A newly developed database is helping to determine when an elderly person is likely to fall, allowing preventative action to…
A recent study has shown that the speed we walk can indicate whether we will go on to develop dementia…
A new study conducted at the Washington University School of Medicine how shown that signs of the disease can appear…
It will be announced this week that the most radical reforms for 60 years will take place. Councils are to…
New research conducted on bees has shown that increased social activity can reverse brain aging. This could signal the beginning…
Councils in England now expect carers to spend just 30 minutes in the home of someone in need of care.…
It has been revealed today that an 84 year old Alzheimer's patient was strapped to a stretcher and handcuffed as…
A recent study was conducted by the Alzheimer's society, in conjunction with BUPA, and the results were released to launch…
A recent Department of Health report revealed that depending on where you live, someone living with dementia could be 53…
A recent study in Switzerland has shown that suffering from a brain infection in early life can increase the chances…
Research conducted in Sweden showed a greater risk of dementia in those who reported stress in middle age, while Scottish…