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NHS ageism ‘harming elderly care’

Posted on March 28, 2012 by bunburyadmin

The elderly are being passed around hospitals in England like parcels, often going without treatment because of ageist attitudes, a report suggests. The King’s Fund review said treatable conditions such as incontinence and depression were sometimes ignored. And even diseases like cancer and heart disease were not always tested for, … Continue reading →

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Dementia research funding set to rise to £66m by 2015

Posted on March 26, 2012 by bunburyadmin

Funding for research into dementia is to be doubled to £66m by 2015 to try to make the UK a world leader in the field, David Cameron will announce. The prime minister is expected to say in a speech that the level of diagnosis, understanding and awareness of dementia is … Continue reading →

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Esther Rantzen says public must help vulnerable elderly

Posted on March 16, 2012 by bunburyadmin

WRITING from the heart about her experiences of desperate loneliness as a widowed pensioner, it was clear that Esther Rantzen had struck a chord with the public at large. Deluged with hundreds of letters and emails in the space of just three weeks following the recent newspaper article, the seeds … Continue reading →

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Alzheimer’s brain plaques ‘rapidly cleared’ in mice

Posted on February 9, 2012 by bunburyadmin

Destructive plaques found in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients have been rapidly cleared by researchers testing a cancer drug on mice. The US study, published in the journal Science, reported the plaques were broken down at “unprecedented” speed. Tests also showed an improvement in some brain function. Specialists said the … Continue reading →

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Older people urged to keep houses warm in February

Posted on February 6, 2012 by bunburyadmin

Keeping your home warm while it is cold outside could potentially save your life. An extra 8,000 people die in England for every 1C the temperature drops below the winter average, according to figures from the Department of Health, many of whom are older people. Last winter, 200 additional deaths … Continue reading →

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Elderly ‘suffer as social care spending cut’

Posted on January 30, 2012 by bunburyadmin

Spending on social care for the elderly in England is falling this year – despite the assurances of ministers, an analysis by campaigners suggests. The Age UK report said £7.3bn was being budgeted this year – the same as in 2011 – but it represented a drop of 4.5% once … Continue reading →

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Carers ‘missing out on support’, says charity

Posted on January 28, 2012 by bunburyadmin

People looking after someone with cancer are missing out on “vital support and benefits”, a charity has warned. An Ipsos MORI survey of 386 carers for Macmillan Cancer Support suggests 49% have no support of any kind. Just 5% have had a carers’ assessment by their local authority to see … Continue reading →

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£150m home care boost for elderly patients

Posted on January 3, 2012 by bunburyadmin

Ministers have allocated an extra £150m for patients to get care at home after warnings that local authority cuts were creating a “crisis” in social care. Health Secretary Andrew Lansley said the cash for England has been found from efficiency savings in his budget. Another £20m will also be directed … Continue reading →

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Sharp rise in social care fees a stealth tax – Labour

Posted on December 31, 2011 by bunburyadmin

There has been a sharp rise in the cost of council services for elderly and disabled people, Labour has warned. Data from 93 out of 153 councils in England showed fees for meals on wheels has gone up by 13% over the last two years, while transport rose by 33%. … Continue reading →

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Dementia care: Hospitals ‘must make improvements’

Posted on December 16, 2011 by bunburyadmin

Hospitals in England and Wales are falling short in the care given to dementia patients, a review says. The Royal College of Psychiatrists’ audit of 210 hospitals – the first of its kind – says while services are safe, they are lacking in other areas. The report highlights issues such … Continue reading →

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