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Shifting identities: How care homes can deal with issues around dementia and diet

Around 70 per cent of people in care homes have dementia. Understanding how we as a society address changes in identity and mental capacity is fundamental to the work of Vegetarian for Life, the UK charity for older vegans and vegetarians. With that in mind, last month we held a panel discussion wit...

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Plant-based diets on the rise in UK care homes as Vegan Month approaches

New survey shows 24% increase in vegan and vegetarian residents over the past decade, signalling shifts in dietary preferences among older adults. As the UK prepares to celebrate Vegan Month in November, new findings from Vegetarian for Life reveal a significant increase in plant-based diets among ...

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Shaping the future of plant-based care: VfL Awards for Excellence in Veg*n Care Catering 2024

Yesterday, VfL's eighth annual Awards for Excellence in Veg*n Care Catering celebrated trailblazers in plant-based care at the Houses of Parliament. With an increasing number of vegans and vegetarians entering residential care, these awards honour those dedicated to providing compassionate and i...

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