Category Archives: dementia

Is your GP surgery equipped for the digital future?

March 3, 2014   Carers, dementia, health, internet

Doctors’ practices are becoming increasingly hi-tech in an effort to make a streamlined NHS more convenient for the public

55 per cent of practices already offer repeat prescriptions online

By Frances Glover

7:36PM GMT 02 Mar 2014

Appointments that you can make online, while still in your pyjamas. Repeat prescriptions that can be ordered in the same way. Secure access to your own medical records from your laptop. The option for a consultation over the internet via Skype. And, when you do need to pop into the doctor’s surgery in person, proper Wi-fi, so that you can download the latest podcasts about healthy living, browse consultant appointments on NHS Choices, and book them, too, before you go home.

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'Dementia friends' in shops part of new care package

February 28, 2014   Alzheimer’s, Carers, dementia

28 February 2014 Last updated at 10:01

Two-thirds of dementia sufferers are women in the UK

A new package of care for dementia sufferers will help fight the illness, the health secretary says.Jeremy Hunt has announced help from businesses to support customers with dementia, and a “world dementia envoy” has been appointed.

NHS England will invest £90m in an effort to diagnose two-thirds of people with dementia by March next year.

But Labour warned that the government must tackle “poor care standards” in order to combat the condition.

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Man who’s wife suffers from dementia has published a book.

February 27, 2014   Alzheimer’s, Carers, dementia

“Anyone involved in dementia care, either personally or professionally, will benefit from sharing Tom’s experiences.”

12:12pm Thursday 27th February 2014 in News By Joshua Barrie

 Tom Wearden with wife Margaret last year

Chartered engineer Tom Wearden, 83, said he hasn’t had a “meaningful conversation” with other half Margaret for over 10 years.

Mr Wearden’s book, Front Line Alzheimer’s, is an account of his life providing 24-hour care and has medical professionals and social workers in mind.

The writer said he wants to show the hope and fulfilment he’s enjoyed looking after the love of his life – in an otherwise “harrowing” situation.

He said: “I hope that these notes about my experiences as a 24/7 carer for Margaret help to explain what real life is like for many family carers who spend most of their time at the front line.”

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