The author, Robert Frost, once said: 'One aged man - one man - can't fill a house.' It's estimated that over 50% of older people in the UK live alone and if you want some insight into the social issues raised by this you might want to begin by reading this report of a recent … Continue reading What do we know about loneliness?
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Care Homes Research: New toolkit produced to ENRICH lives
Given the concerns over the quality of care home provision in the UK, it is essential that we invest in research that will improve care-giving in these settings for the future. The Dementia and Neurodegenerative Diseases Research Network (DeNDRoN) have just launched a new toolkit (website) entitled 'Enabling Research in Care Homes (ENRICH)' to help promote and … Continue reading Care Homes Research: New toolkit produced to ENRICH lives