Top 10 care tips

For Ian McLoughlin, moving into a care home has given him a new lease of life. Dan Parton reports.

David Wright was a high powered, international businessman before suffering a rare form of dementia. Robert Mair reports.

While many residents in care homes are happy and well-treated, some are not and need to shout about it. Dan Parton reports.

Born with Down’s syndrome, Timothy Baron faced a lifetime spent in a care home when his parents died – until his cousin’s wife stepped in. Robert Mair reports.

The virtual gaming console Nintendo Wii is proving a surprise hit in some of Britain’s care homes. But as well as entertainment, it could also provide important health benefits. Dan Parton reports.

You don’t come across songs called Farty Animals and Bruce Forsyth every day – but then Heavy Load isn’t your everyday band. Robert Mair reports.

End of life care is still a taboo subject for many people, but it needs to be discussed openly if a dying person’s wishes are to be carried out. Dan Parton reports.

Caring for a loved one can be tough, but moving on after they’ve gone into residential care can be just as hard. Dan Parton reports.

Despite appeals, NICE’s decision to deny drugs such as Aricept to people with mild forms of dementia still stands. But what does this mean for people with the condition? Dan Parton reports.