The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has today published the findings of an in-depth review on the state of oral health care in care homes across England.
“As a cross party group of MPs committed to improving support for people with dementia, we are calling for concerted government action to tackle the dementia care crisis.”
Older people in England, including with dementia, are at risk of not getting enough help to live independent, dignified lives because of inequalities with assessments for social services, according to report.
Alzheimer's Society is committed to measuring the difference we make for people affected by dementia. Here you can find annual reports for the Making Evaluation Count project run by the Evaluation and Impact team.
From the February 2015 issue of our magazine, it can be hard to find suitable activities for someone with dementia. Fiona Madden speaks to a woman who filled a gap in her mother's services by starting her own.
From the March 2015 issue of our magazine, too often an avoidable crisis leads to a person with dementia being admitted to hospital. Andrew Bence meets a team providing support before things come to a head.
From the October/November 2015 issue of our magazine, people may have questions about dementia or need support at any time of day or night, and Talking Point is a free, safe space that is open 24 hours.
From the February/March 2016 issue of our magazine, a carer in Greater Manchester who has valued the support of other Talking Point members decided to give something back as a volunteer moderator.
From the February/March 2016 issue of our magazine, Andrew Bence meets people involved in a pilot project bringing volunteers and people with dementia together.
Dementia Support Line