Care homes offer improved care following re-inspection say CQC, Alzheimer’s Society comment
Nearly three quarters of care homes originally rated ‘Inadequate’ have improved their ratings following re-inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) showed analysis published today (Wednesday 25 May). (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - May 26, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Alzheimer’s Society comments on CQC new five year strategy
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) today (Tuesday 24 May) publishes its strategy for 2016 to 2021, setting out its vision for a 'more targeted, responsive and collaborative approach to regulation' so more people get better quality care. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - May 24, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
1966 World Cup team donate proceeds from newly released single to Alzheimer's Society
On Friday (20 May) a song recorded by the 1966 England World Cup Winning Team is going on sale, with all the proceeds going to Alzheimer's Society. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - May 20, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
High blood pressure linked to vascular dementia, study shows
High blood pressure could significantly raise the risk of developing the second most common form of dementia, according to a new study from The George Institute for Global Health released today. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - May 19, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
Over half of people fear dementia diagnosis, 62 per cent think it means 'life is over'
Alzheimer’s Society launches Dementia Awareness Week, 15-21 May (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - May 16, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: news
