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Effective Reablement Within Homecare
July 4, 2014
On the 22nd July, Skills for Care and the College of Occupational Therapists are hosting a conference entitled “Getting the best from your reablement service”. I know many providers are…
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Understanding Sensory Processing Disorder
July 4, 2014
If you are supporting someone who struggles with being in groups, has poor concentration or attention, or displays extreme self-injury when not apparently distressed, there may be ways to understand…
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Nuts About Nuts
July 3, 2014
A new study looking at almonds suggests eating around 50g of them a day improved blood flow, and so had the potential of reducing the risk of heart disease. So,…
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Can You Bend Down To Tie Your Shoe Laces?
July 3, 2014
As we are regularly reminded by the newspapers and society, obesity is a rising problem in the UK. The European Court of Justice is reviewing a test case which may…
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You Get What You Pay For (Unless It’s Homecare)
June 30, 2014
This week I had the wonderful opportunity to escape the office and spend some time with friends who know the sector inside out. Having the chance to step away from…
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Dementia Care: Can the ‘Arts’ Prove Successful as Part of Caring for Someone Living With a Dementia?
June 27, 2014
This week we begin to take a look at the controversy that arises when we discuss the creative art, and higher arts the great works of classical music, painting, literature…
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Improved Access or Continuity of Care?
June 27, 2014
A service for older people and working people Pulse recently highlighted whether or not greater access works against the quality of care. The Department of Health claims that it is…
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Nutrition and Dementia Revisited
June 27, 2014
This blog has previously looked at managing nutritional issues in dementia, and at the potential protective impact of a diet rich in oily fish or supplements of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty…
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