Category: Research
University of Brighton Look for a Spicy Solution
A study at The University of Brighton is set to explore new ways to deliver anti-cancer properties from the spice turmeric to prevent or treat the disease. Scientists at the educational...
Over-65s’ biggest financial worry is running out of money, says Independent Age
A recent survey conducted by older person’s charity Independent Age has revealed the biggest financial concerns of those aged over 65 in the UK. The survey showed that almost a...
Carers Week 2016 Launched
Seven major charities have launched Carers Week 2016 in a bid to raise nationwide awareness of the issues and challenges carers face. Carers Week is set to run from 6-12 June. ...
Commission calls for radical rethink of care for older people
The Commission on Improving Urgent Care for Older people has today called for care to be driven by the needs of individuals rather than rigid structures. The independent report calls for a...
DEPARTURE OF SENIOR STAFF COULD EXACERBATE SOCIAL CARE STAFFING SHORTAGES, SAYS RANDSTAD CARE
According to research from recruiter Randstad Care societal pressures may force older social care workers to retire earlier than they might otherwise have done. The recruiter has voiced concerns...
Leeds Beckett University evaluate Dementia Diaries project
Researchers at Leeds Beckett University are set to evaluate the Dementia Diaries project established to bring together people’s experiences of living with dementia as a series of audio...
Healthcare businesses must ride out the skills shortage, says Hitachi Capital
Research conducted by Hitachi Capital, with healthcare recruitment companies, has shown the healthcare sector is facing a growing skills crisis, causing temporary workers to snap up job...
Rheumatoid arthritis breakthrough offers hope for transforming patient care
Scientists from Cardiff University have discovered what they believe has the potential to prevent the onset of an aggressive and hard-to-treat form of rheumatoid arthritis, a condition that affects...
Memory complaints in older women signal memory and thinking problems in later life, research suggests
Older women reporting problems with their memory may be at a higher risk of being diagnosed with memory and thinking impairments, including dementia, decades later, a study published in medical...
One in seven over-55s have been targeted by suspected pension fraudsters
New research from Portus, the employment benefits consultancy firm, has revealed one in seven over-55s have been targeted by suspected pension fraudsters since the launch of pension freedoms. The...
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