Category Archives: dementia
Severe dementia care: Homes try new approach
The Namaste programme
By Adam Brimelow Health correspondent, BBC News
It is estimated that one-in-three people over 65 will die with dementia.
Researchers say there is a lack of evidence on how to provide the best care for patients with advanced dementia who are terminally ill.
This week a group of leading health charities wrote to the prime minister urging him to make this a priority as part of his “dementia challenge”.
I have been to see a new approach to looking after people with severe dementia that’s on trial in several care homes in south London.
The programme is called Namaste, in this case meaning “to honour the spirit within”.
Prime Minister’s challenge on dementia – improvements to health and care
In this blog Alistair talks about one strand of the Prime Minister’s challenge on dementia.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6q7R5thJrA&feature=player_embedded#!
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Musician Rick Wakeman opens Age UK fayre in Diss for the elderly and their carers
“It’s crucial local parishes and local communities and local towns support events like this.”
By REBECCA GOUGH Saturday, April 28, 2012
11:28 AM
No amount of wet weather could dampen the spirits of visitors to an annual spring fayre in aid of the elderly this morning (Saturday), opened by former rock-star Rick Wakeman.
With traditional events such as guess the weight of the cake, bric-a-brac stalls and a raffle, organisers hoped to raise as much money as possible for Age UK.
And they were not disappointed with visitors flocking to the event in Diss, as Mr Wakeman cut the ribbon.
The musician, 63, perhaps best known as keyboard player with the band Yes, who now lives with his wife in Scole, near Diss, said it was important to support local fundraisers.
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