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Top 10 care tips

Top 10 guide to CSCI care homes star ratings 
There are more than 24,000 care homes in the UK and with so many options deciding which is right for a loved one can be difficult. But regulator CSCI has introduced a star ratings system it believes will help to make the decision easier. Dan Parton reports.

Top 10 care home activities
Many care homes are now introducing a diverse activities programme to help keep residents on their toes. Robert Mair reports.
 

Product reviews

Essential Carer's Guide

18/04/2008

Care at home: The Essential Carer’s Guide

Mary Jordan has plenty of first-hand experience of caring and has put it all down in a handy, thought-provoking book. Robert Mair reports.

07/04/2008

Care at home: in the kitchen

B&Q’s latest kitchen range was designed specifically for frail pensioners and people with disabilities. Robert Mair reports.


Relaxing with pets in a care home 

True stories, real lives

09/05/2008

Autism: a carer’s crusade

Coping with her daughter’s severe autism brought Angie Green to breaking point, but she fought back to ensure her daughter has the best possible life. Dan Parton reports.

06/05/2008

How I coped as a carer

Martha Wiseman was at breaking point, juggling her life as a carer while holding down a full time job. But she came through it and has found a way to manage both roles. Dan Parton reports.

21/04/2008

Care homes: a difficult move

When Diana Pettifer’s dad fell ill, she decided to move him to residential care. But as she found out, the task was not an easy one. Dan Parton reports.

17/04/2008

Care homes: life after bingo

Daytime TV and bingo are the cornerstones of care home activities, but people are starting to switch off and do something different. Robert Mair reports.

11/04/2008

Are you prepared for caring?

Caring for someone is a tough call. So how do people cope when faced with such an unfamiliar and taxing role? Dan Parton reports.

07/04/2008

Direct payments: pros and cons

Direct payments are a vital part of the government’s strategy to help people plan for their own care, but opinions about the system are mixed. Dan Parton reports.

20/03/2008

Care homes: a changing culture

Most Britons shudder at the thought of moving to a care home. But they shouldn’t. Andrew Chilvers reports.

18/03/2008

Life with dementia

When most people are diagnosed with dementia, their reactions are often shock, helplessness and depression. But some people claim it can be give you a new lease of life. Dan Parton spoke to the Scottish Dementia Working Group about turning a negative condition into a positive force for good.





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Combatting loneliness in carers
Some carers can end up feeling isolated and alone - so how can this be combatted?

CSCI star ratings
Will the regulator's new grading system for care homes influence your decision?

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Care home reviews

The Ridings 

09/05/2008

The Ridings: care home review

Dan Parton visited The Ridings care home in Banbury and spoke to resident Marjorie Gillett.

09/05/2008

Stirlings: care home review

Robert Mair visited Stirlings care home in historic Wantage and spoke to manager Maggie Knowles.

07/05/2008

Old Station House: care home review

Dan Parton visited the Old Station House care home in Abingdon and took a tour.

06/05/2008

Harmony Home: care home review

Dan Parton visited Harmony Home, a care home that has undergone significant changes in the past year.


Health matters

08/05/2008

Hypertension: how to spot the signs

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a common ailment among the over 65s, with about half said to suffer from it. But if left untreated it can lead to an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes or kidney damage. Dan Parton reports.


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