Five tips for a dementia-friendly bathroom adaptation
Bryon Chappell of Impey Wetrooms shares his knowledge of dementia-friendly bathrooms, outlining the most important considerations for design and usage. As a space which is…
New dementia app aims to reduce strain on health service
An innovative new app could help enhance home and hospital environments for people with dementia – improving patient outcomes and reducing the strain on…
Liverpool to host major conference on dementia-inclusive design
A landmark national conference in Liverpool will explore how the design of buildings, places and spaces can exclude people with dementia. As well as affecting…
The importance of night time positioning in a care home environment
By Anna Waugh, Managing Director, Simple Stuff Works There is often a perception that as people grow older and become less mobile or develop conditions…
Care Show 2017 – building on 2016 success
Following a successful 2016 show with an overall visitor growth of 4% from 2015, the Care Show has been busy finding ways to make the…
Sound Doctor answers call for better support for dementia patients
Martina Kane, Senior Policy Adviser at the Alzheimer's Society, is one of several leading figures demanding more support for people living with dementia and those…
Impey’s Elevate and Freeglide Models Raise the Bar for Half-Height Doors
Wetroom manufacturer Impey has released the new Elevate and Freeglide half-height doors following extensive industry consultation with care professionals, including Occupational Therapists and Technical Officers. The…
Training to help healthcare professionals better understand dementia
A free training package aimed at educating health and social care workforces about dementia is now available thanks to academics from the University of Bedfordshire.…
App helps people living with early dementia make the most of each day
Dementia is one of the biggest health challenges facing the world today with 44 million people living with the disease worldwide. However, in the early…
£11million spent on new state of the art care homes
Two new care homes are to be built in Farnham and Kidlington for Porthaven Care Homes, a company that specialises in the delivery of care…