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Study finds positive link between good cardiovascular health and reduced dementia risk in old age. http://bit.ly/2ogHypn

Customer Service: Five Star Experience. How great does it feel when you’ve had an amazing customer service experience? Our new course Customer Service: Five Star Experience will show you how to provide a five star experience for the people in your care. http://bit.ly/2ogCcKV

WOUND CARE: AN INTRODUCTION. As we age our skin becomes more susceptible to damage which can lead to wounds. Care staff who work in home care, play in crucial role in the monitoring of an older person’s skin and supporting the person. http://bit.ly/2BTl5Z6

ALTURA LEARNING GAINS CERTIFICATION IN THE UK! We are happy to announce that we are working in getting all of our course library certified by the UK CPD Certification Service. http://bit.ly/2NkddRS

91 year old with passion for plants wins award for gardening. Well known for his green thumb, Bob has a dedication to his garden, which has become a source of delight to the local area. http://bit.ly/2NkflZD

Alzheimer’s vaccine at next stage of trials. A vaccine that represents an “interesting approach” to treating Alzheimer’s disease has reached the next stage of clinical trial. http://bit.ly/2PG1ApK

Technology makes bucket lists for aged care residents a (virtual) reality. Residents’ see their wildest dreams come true from the comfort of their facilities. http://bit.ly/2obvDcj

Going the Extra 24 miles to support the Care Workers Charity. Altura Learning UK joined the Care Workers Charity to complete their annual challenge event. This year’s annual fundraiser saw 90 people from across the care sector take part. http://bit.ly/2P7tutD

Freemason group donates £2k to Alzheimers Dementia Support. Alzheimers Dementia Support (ADS) was presented with a cheque by Barry Palmer of Sir Hugh Myddleton Masonic Lodge. http://bit.ly/2BMYddJ

Giving a voice to people with impaired communication. The belief that people with an inability to speak or write are also intellectually impaired is widespread in the care community and needs to be tackled head-on. http://bit.ly/2weHHhH

Steam treatment offers enlarged prostate hope. British middle-aged men who suffer from the common condition of an enlarged prostate could soon be spared surgery thanks to a new steam treatment. http://bit.ly/2MOU8dl

Spotlight on adaptable environments and staff education in aged care. How to improve environments for seniors in residential aged care as well education for the full range of facility staff. http://bit.ly/2MvxyqM

A former Naval Officer has thanked staff at a care home in Newark-on-Trent for giving him the opportunity to attend the first Armed Forces Day Parade at Newark Market Place. http://bit.ly/2o89ufd

Are you an Individual or an Organisation? Find the training that suits your needs! See how Altura Learning can help you. http://bit.ly/2NiREkG

Dementia support centre up for national award. A NSW provider that’s piloting an innovative new model of community-based dementia support has been named as a finalist in the HESTA national aged care awards. http://bit.ly/2NfpGWW

The Toddlers Who Took on Dementia. Could a lively bunch of three- and four-year-olds be the surprising key to tackling dementia? http://bit.ly/2LlXrUM

Inspiring Learners. Improving Lives. We inspire learners through innovative, blended learning approaches to improve their quality of life.http://bit.ly/2MrXGmq

Next stage of national drug trial underway. The trial is recruiting 450 people aged 60-85 living with mild cognitive impairment or mild Alzheimer’s disease across 12 sites nationally and will run for a minimum of 12 months. http://bit.ly/2BHfy82

Belfast barber offers haircuts to Liverpool dementia patients. A barber from Belfast has travelled to a care home in Liverpool to offer haircuts to people with dementia. http://bit.ly/2BD3K6z

This is a wonderful service our Home Service staff really enjoyed the Dementia model this week and are already implementing some preventative measures for management. Afternoon naps. Homelike bathrooms. strict toileting routines and purposeful activities. Anne