Making sense of life in Death Cafes
People have been meeting in Death Cafes all over the world since 2011 to do nothing more than talk about death over coffee and cakes.
All the latest news and updates from across our homes and schemes, plus expert views on issues facing older people.
First study to show that using your brain in older age delays Alzheimer’s by up to five years
A recent study by Dr Rob Wilson and his team at Rush University, Chicago shows that reading and processing information in old age may delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease by as much as five years.
First World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
Sunday 25th July was the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly – especially instituted by Pope Francis to recognise their value and to honour them.
Visiting guidance – update
From 19th July, those living in care homes can have unlimited visitors
Publication of CQC data on deaths involving COVID-19
We invite you to pray with us as the CQC releases data on deaths in care homes involving COVID-19.
Starting as a Carer in the pandemic
Debbie is a Carer at Milward House, a role she started in the pandemic. For the NHS, Social Care and Frontline Workers' Day on 5th July, she shared some thoughts
Work with us at Middlefields House!
Could you, or someone you know, join our team at Middlefields House, Chippenham?
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