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What to do when a loved one has been diagnosed with dementia

by Stuart Wright on October 14, 2019

If you are caring for someone with dementia, or a relative has just been diagnosed with dementia, this article can help you. Guest Blog by Stuart Wright, Dementia Care Lead at Brunelcare Why it’s important not to become ‘the carer’ too early after diagnosis Being diagnosed with a dementia isn’t… Read more

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Protecting the vulnerable during power cuts

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Downing Care’s Jasmine House rated Outstanding by Care Quality Commission

by Care Choices on October 9, 2019

Fonthill House Care Home

Fonthill House rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission

by Care Choices on September 11, 2019

Middleton Hall’s traditional village show set for spectacular return

by Care Choices on September 3, 2019

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Mental Stimulation is Everything: Apps that keep the Brain Ticking

by Care Choices on August 29, 2019

C&C Fitness Festival Aerobics Class

My Fit Festival 2019

by Care Choices on July 17, 2019

Amazon Alexa can now give NHS verified advice

by Care Choices on July 10, 2019

Older lady in wheelchair doing exercise with personal trainer

Deteriorating health? 5 fitness tips for older people

by Care Choices on July 4, 2019

Molly the Care Home dog

Exeter care home dog has health and wellbeing ‘job’ officially recognised

by Care Choices on July 1, 2019

Waverley Lodge Care Home resident Jillian Gallagher, singer Christina Rosemont and resident Matty Ovington enjoying the summer sunshine with a mini-festival in the garden.

Care home’s mini-festival inspired by Glastonbury

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residents and staff from Fulford care and nursing home pose to promote their charity single

Voices for Veterans charity single

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Woman in striped red and white shirt working on canvas while painting with brush at table with other residents

All about the arts

by Care Choices on June 27, 2019

Resident Dot looks on as Anestis

Coasters for care home

by Care Choices on June 25, 2019

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Loneliness Awareness Week 2019

by Care Choices on June 17, 2019

Nominate now in the Markel 3rd Sector Care Awards 2019

by Care Choices on June 14, 2019

Captain Glass cutting the cake

We salute you, Captain Glass

by Care Choices on June 13, 2019

Screenshot of the viral Facebook post by The Old Vicarage care home

Allithwaite care home’s Facebook post of staff in pyjamas goes viral!

by Care Choices on June 12, 2019

Knit2gether group and Ho[pe for Food members display their knitwear

Care home knitters give cold weather the needle

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Cygnet cedars team celebrate their outstanding rating

Cygnet Cedars rated ‘Outstanding’ across all five assessment categories

by Care Choices on June 10, 2019

lady using a TGA mobility wheelchair looking out across open countryside

Funding wheels for independence

by Care Choices on June 6, 2019

manorcourt homecare promote their new branch out scheme

New Branch Out Scheme

by Care Choices on June 5, 2019

Kingsgate resident Isabella Waugh meets Bella the interactive cow

Care home residents udderly a-moo-sed by special milk day guest

by Care Choices on June 4, 2019

Learning disability charity recognises outstanding volunteers

by Care Choices on June 3, 2019

lady from the pelton grange community group

Social group for the elderly aims to tackle isolation

by Care Choices on May 30, 2019

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9 things to think about before deciding to care for your elderly parents

by Care Choices on May 22, 2019

elderly lady and toddler drawing on easel

Toddlers and elderly benefit from joint play

by Care Choices on May 21, 2019

elderly couple sit with solicitor at table

Acting as an attorney? Know your rights! FREE EVENT

by Care Choices on May 20, 2019

Senior Couple In Discussion With Health Visitor At Home

Planning dying well

by Care Choices on May 15, 2019

elderly couple walk down deserted beach

Thinking of end of life care

by Care Choices on May 13, 2019

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Are you claiming your Pension Credit?

by Care Choices on May 2, 2019

Mungwaluku Mupatu appointed as manager at Park House

Open house for Peterborough care home

by Care Choices on April 17, 2019

residents of simonsfield care hoe sit with their easter eggs after they were invited by local school to enjoy a special Easter assembly

School invites elderly to see Egg-cellent Easter display

by Care Choices on April 15, 2019

Pendine Park resident Lizzie Bennett and canine companion Daisy the Bichon Frise

Caring canine Daisy is a big hit

by Care Choices on April 11, 2019

Hill Care Group managing director Wendy Waddicor and operations director Mandy Vernon announce Macmillan Cancer Support as the company’s chosen charity for 2019/20 at their annual conference.

Hill Care chooses Macmillan for year of fundraising

by Care Choices on April 9, 2019

elderly lady seated on sofe talking about dementia with relative

How to talk to your relatives about dementia

by Care Choices on April 8, 2019

Resident Daphne Egan poses with boxing glove

Seconds out as care home residents get the gloves on for a boxing workout

by Care Choices on March 29, 2019

Dementia Friends School Visit

School children learn about dementia from Champion

by Care Choices on March 28, 2019

students and elderly lady with thank you card

Saffron Walden homecare provider brings generations together in school partnership

by Care Choices on March 27, 2019

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New one-stop-shop for people looking for care

by Care Choices on March 25, 2019

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