Home> Care Home Advice Hub> Dementia> Dementia in the UK We are here to help… An estimated 850,000 people were living with dementia in the UK in 2015, and this figure is estimated to rise to over two million by 2051. These increases are happening as people are living longer. The risk of developing dementia…

Home> Care Home Advice Hub> Dementia> Alzheimer’s Disease What is Alzheimer’s disease?  Alzheimer’s disease is a physical disease that affects the brain. It is named after Alois Alzheimer, the doctor who first described it. The brain is made up of billions of nerve cells that connect to each other. In Alzheimer’s disease, connections between these…

Skip to content Home> News> I love it when they surprise me with The King – the little things in life make a big difference Ann has been an Elvis fan ever since she was in bobby socks. When Ann came to Croxteth Park Care House, our Magic Moments team saw her face light up…

The team at Kingston Care Home in Kingston upon Thames are delighted to have received a ‘Good’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following their most recent inspection. The home, which provides residential, nursing, respite and palliative care was praised for its high-quality, person-centred care and rated ‘Good’ in every inspection category; Safe, Effective,…

Home> Care Home Advice Hub> Dementia> Types of Dementia Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe a range of neurological conditions and illnesses that affect memory, thinking, behaviour, and the ability to perform everyday activities. There are many types of dementia. In fact, there are over 200 conditions where dementia is the primary symptom.…

There are a number of health conditions that can lead to dysphagia such as: dementia, stroke, Parkinson’s or post surgery. Usually we eat and drink without thinking about it. The normal swallowing process is controlled by nerves and muscles which ensure that the food in your mouth goes safely into your stomach. If an individual…

Home> Our Care> Dementia Care> Dementia Champions As part of our approach to dementia care, we have created a programme to appoint dementia leaders in our homes. These individuals are called Dementia Champions who are responsible for leading and cascading our dementia approach to the entire team in each home. Caring for someone with a dementia related condition…

Skip to content Home > Care Homes > Hollie Hill Care Home We are only six miles from Durham, near public transport and the A1, making us easily accessible for visitors to pop in for a chat. Hollie Hill was rated Good in a recent CQC report and has an excellent reputation and enjoys high…

We offer a person-centred approach that is delivered through quality care, recreation and activities, and food and dining. Our Care team offers 24-hour nursing dementia care provided by specialist teams trained in the complexities of looking after those living with dementia, who may also have other long-term medical conditions. We also provide respite care to give family or friends…

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