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Care worker recognised for dedication in national award
16/07/2010
Andrew Boyd, a care worker at Lochduhar care home, has been named as one of the best carers in the country.

A care worker from Dumfries has been recognised as one of the best in the country.

Andrew Boyd, 61, has won the regional heats of a national award scheme run by BUPA, in tribute his work at the Lochduhar care home<…

Young and old celebrate Dementia Awareness Week
14/07/2010
Barchester Healthcare's Queen's Court care home in Wimbledon has played host to children from nearby Bishop Gilpin Primary School, to celebrate Dementia Awareness Week (4-10 July).

Miner's happy memories jogged by new club banner
14/07/2010
A resident from a care home in Gateshead was delighted to be invited to see the new banner of his old pit.

Mind stimulation 'delays onset of dementia'
02/09/2010
Development of dementia could be delayed by keeping the mind active, according to a new study.

Post-traumatic stress 'could increase dementia risk'
02/09/2010
Experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder could double the risk of developing dementia, according to new research.

Tests to begin on Parkinson's disease drug
02/09/2010
The effectiveness of a new Parkinson's disease drug is to be examined in a new test at University College London.

JK Rowling makes £10m multiple sclerosis donation
01/09/2010
JK Rowling has donated £10 million pounds to build a new multiple sclerosis research centre at the University of Edinburgh.


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