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The Mail Online reported today that a 90 year old dementia sufferer was put in police custody after he rowed with his carers and they called 999. In a similar case, a 75 year old with multiple health conditions, was detained even against the advice...
How much do you know about the equipment, food storage and germs that lurk in your kitchen? Here are some of the high risk items in your kitchen that carry germs: The Kitchen Sink Most people think of the toilet as the most contaminated part of the...
Take the below quiz to see how much you know about Paediatric First Aid. Do you know as much as you think you do? 1)Why is it important that I check for breathing on an unconscious child? 2)Why do I have to tilt their head back to...
In an article published by the Mail Online today, figures show that "over 100,000 cancer patients are not given enough help with routine tasks such as, washing, dressing and getting to appointments." Macmillan says the problem is partly the fault of doctors and nurses failing...
Eastlake care home in Surrey, is not your average care home, according to an article published by the BBC. Staff make sure that all 52 residents have their clothes washed separately. The residents with hospital appointments or other engagements are prioritised. Staff play the piano and lead the...
The film Still Alice is released in Uk cinemas today. Julianne Moore plays the title role of a 50 year old professor who is diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's, a form of Dementia. Still Alice follows Alice and her family's journey through the diagnosis and beyond....