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#mental-health
fromSan Jose Spotlight
21 hours ago
Social justice

San Jose faces legal heat over mental health crisis calls - San Jose Spotlight

Civil rights organizations are pressuring San Jose to improve mental health emergency response by diverting calls from police to crisis teams.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
4 days ago

Opinion: Fulfilling New York's Legal and Moral Obligation to Support Children's Behavioral Health

Children in New York's poorest areas face severe mental health care shortages, leading to increased risks of hospitalization and incarceration.
Social justice
fromSan Jose Spotlight
21 hours ago

San Jose faces legal heat over mental health crisis calls - San Jose Spotlight

Civil rights organizations are pressuring San Jose to improve mental health emergency response by diverting calls from police to crisis teams.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
4 days ago

Opinion: Fulfilling New York's Legal and Moral Obligation to Support Children's Behavioral Health

Children in New York's poorest areas face severe mental health care shortages, leading to increased risks of hospitalization and incarceration.
Healthcare
fromCity Limits
2 days ago

Opinion: Aging with Dignity Means Getting Managed Long-Term Care Right

Funding for Managed Long-Term Care is misaligned, favoring healthier populations and neglecting those with complex needs, jeopardizing the promise of aging in place.
#sexual-assault
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Another institutional abuse': UK survivor of Irish mother and baby home can't afford to accept compensation

Compensation for survivors of Ireland's mother and baby home scandal risks penalizing those accepting it, creating disparities between siblings.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
22 hours ago

NYPD releases pic of woman who viciously beat Brooklyn grandma in clash over dog poop

A 75-year-old Brooklyn grandmother was brutally attacked after asking two women to pick up their dog's feces.
#reproductive-rights
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

My girlfriend attacked me with scissors and carved her name into my ribs'

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and domestic abuse, advocating for accessible journalism and legislative changes for young victims.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Warning issued over precarious' state of long-term adult social care in England

The Independent provides critical journalism on pressing issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

My girlfriend attacked me with scissors and carved her name into my ribs'

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and domestic abuse, advocating for accessible journalism and legislative changes for young victims.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Warning issued over precarious' state of long-term adult social care in England

The Independent provides critical journalism on pressing issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
#child-safety
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

My Husband Wants to Take Serious Legal Action Against a Neighbor. He's a First Grader.

Addressing a child's wandering requires safety measures and communication rather than immediate legal action.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

My Husband Wants to Take Serious Legal Action Against a Neighbor. He's a First Grader.

Addressing a child's wandering requires safety measures and communication rather than immediate legal action.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Parents charged after toddler snuck into wolf enclosure at Pennsylvania zoo

Parents charged with endangering children after toddler injured at zoo while they were distracted by cellphones.
Retirement
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

As retirement slips further away, workers prioritize stability and senior home equity

Workers prioritize job security over new opportunities, with many delaying retirement due to rising living costs and health care expenses.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

California officials charge 21 people in hospice fraud ring exceeding $250 million

California officials uncovered a multimillion-dollar scheme involving stolen identities to fraudulently bill for hospice services through government insurance.
fromThe Oaklandside
2 days ago

Immigrant seniors are losing medicare coverage despite paying for it

Rosa María Carranza, who has dedicated over three decades to child development, faces disenrollment from Medicare due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which affects lawfully present immigrants.
East Bay (California)
#dog-attack
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
1 day ago

75-year-old Brooklyn woman says dog walker attacked her outside home

A 75-year-old woman was attacked by a dog walker after being accused of splashing ammonia on them.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
1 day ago

75-year-old Brooklyn woman says dog walker attacked her outside home

A 75-year-old woman was attacked by a dog walker after being accused of splashing ammonia on them.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 day ago

French father faces charges for keeping son in van for over a year

A father has been charged for confining his son in a van for over a year, resulting in severe malnutrition and inability to walk.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Ontario to extend workplace safety, insurance coverage in privately run retirement and group homes | CBC News

Ontario plans to extend workplace safety coverage to health-care and support workers in privately run retirement homes and group homes.
Law
fromGothamist
2 days ago

Former NYPD sergeant sentenced to up to 9 years for killing man by throwing cooler at him

A former NYPD sergeant was sentenced to three to nine years for manslaughter after killing a man during a drug bust.
#immigration
US politics
fromFortune
2 days ago

'This utter lack of communication and consultation flies in the face of federal law': states push against immigration detention plans | Fortune

Immigration officials have spent $1.074 billion on warehouses for housing immigrants, facing significant opposition and scrutiny over contracts.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Immigrant girl, 3, suffered alleged sexual abuse in federal custody, family says

A young girl suffered alleged sexual abuse in foster care after being separated from her mother at the US-Mexico border due to immigration policies.
NYC parents
fromJezebel
5 days ago

Detained Toddler Allegedly Experienced Months of Sexual Abuse in Federal Custody

A 3-year-old in ORR custody experienced sexual abuse, highlighting failures in the system meant to protect immigrant children.
NYC parents
fromABC7 Chicago
6 days ago

3-year-old immigrant suffered alleged sexual abuse during months in federal custody, family says

A young girl suffered alleged sexual abuse in foster care after being separated from her mother at the U.S.-Mexico border.
US politics
fromFortune
2 days ago

'This utter lack of communication and consultation flies in the face of federal law': states push against immigration detention plans | Fortune

Immigration officials have spent $1.074 billion on warehouses for housing immigrants, facing significant opposition and scrutiny over contracts.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Immigrant girl, 3, suffered alleged sexual abuse in federal custody, family says

A young girl suffered alleged sexual abuse in foster care after being separated from her mother at the US-Mexico border due to immigration policies.
NYC parents
fromJezebel
5 days ago

Detained Toddler Allegedly Experienced Months of Sexual Abuse in Federal Custody

A 3-year-old in ORR custody experienced sexual abuse, highlighting failures in the system meant to protect immigrant children.
NYC parents
fromABC7 Chicago
6 days ago

3-year-old immigrant suffered alleged sexual abuse during months in federal custody, family says

A young girl suffered alleged sexual abuse in foster care after being separated from her mother at the U.S.-Mexico border.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

A day in the life of a 19-year-old in ICE detention: I feel that this nightmare is not going to end'

Detention at Dilley Immigration Processing Center has severely impacted Olivia, a 19-year-old asylum seeker, leading to emotional distress and sleepless nights.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Housing groups push to ensure new tenant harassment penalties get in state budget | amNewYork

New legislation aims to impose criminal penalties for systemic harassment of rent-regulated tenants in New York City.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

NYS corrections worker and felon boyfriend indicted for pimping out child

A corrections employee and her inmate partner were indicted for running a prostitution ring, including trafficking a child.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

SoMA residents file complaint with state, accusing SF of pushing unhoused resources to their area

Residents of SoMa are demanding state intervention due to the concentration of public health and unhoused services in their neighborhood.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Psychology says the loneliness most common after 70 isn't the loneliness of being alone - it's the loneliness of being surrounded by people who love the version of you that you've been performing for forty years - Silicon Canals

Loneliness can stem from being surrounded by loved ones who only know a curated version of oneself.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Police record nearly fiftyfold rise in stalking offences in England and Wales in past decade

Stalking offences in England and Wales have surged due to increased recognition and technology, with over 135,000 recorded last year.
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Scotland: Abusive man gets 8 years prison for wife's suicide

Lee Milne physically and psychologically abused Kimberly Bruce (Milne) and our evidence showed that this abuse was a significant contributing factor in her death. He deliberately and ruthlessly exploited Kimberly's vulnerabilities, which makes him culpable for her decision to end her own life.
UK news
#hospice-fraud
Healthcare
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Colossal hospice scheme cost California millions, officials say amid intensifying Trump feud

Twenty-one individuals are charged in a hospice fraud scheme that defrauded California's medical system of $267 million.
California
fromCalifornia Post
2 weeks ago

House Oversight Committee launches probe into 'rampant' hospice fraud in California

California is under investigation for hospice fraud costing taxpayers over $100 million, involving ghost hospices billing Medicare from non-existent locations.
Healthcare
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Colossal hospice scheme cost California millions, officials say amid intensifying Trump feud

Twenty-one individuals are charged in a hospice fraud scheme that defrauded California's medical system of $267 million.
California
fromCalifornia Post
2 weeks ago

House Oversight Committee launches probe into 'rampant' hospice fraud in California

California is under investigation for hospice fraud costing taxpayers over $100 million, involving ghost hospices billing Medicare from non-existent locations.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Former SoCal school board trustee messaged teen boys, called them 'sexy,' prosecutors say

A former school board trustee faces felony charges for soliciting explicit pictures from minors and attempting to induce false testimony.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

We Took Our Neighbor to Court Over What He Did to Our Dog. My Daughter Still Wants Revenge.

Teaching children about proportionality and justice is crucial, especially after traumatic events involving pets.
#child-care
NYC parents
fromGothamist
4 days ago

Parents say abuses at shuttered Brooklyn day care highlight oversight gaps

A revoked day care owner reopened a facility that was later closed due to child abuse allegations and systemic oversight issues in NYC child care.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

How Parents Can Assess the Health and Safety of Child Care

Child care facility practices significantly impact children's health, emphasizing the importance of stable staff, ventilation, sanitation, and parental engagement.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
4 days ago

Parents say abuses at shuttered Brooklyn day care highlight oversight gaps

A revoked day care owner reopened a facility that was later closed due to child abuse allegations and systemic oversight issues in NYC child care.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

How Parents Can Assess the Health and Safety of Child Care

Child care facility practices significantly impact children's health, emphasizing the importance of stable staff, ventilation, sanitation, and parental engagement.
Pets
fromHoodline
3 days ago

Crown Heights Woman Assaulted Over Dog Waste Near President Street

A 75-year-old woman was hospitalized after a violent dispute over dog waste in her neighborhood.
Mental health
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

Opinion: Helping Formerly Unhoused Older New Yorkers Age With Dignity

Supportive housing provides essential safety, security, and privacy for seniors, significantly improving their quality of life and addressing homelessness and affordability issues.
Law
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

New California Law Would Open Up Conversion Therapy Practitioners to Malpractice Lawsuits

California's SB 934 allows greater civil damages for conversion therapy malpractice, extending the statute of limitations to 22 years for minors.
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Attorney In Wrongful Death Suit For Oakland Math Teacher Says Police Treated Girlfriend as Suspect

Police may have treated a seriously injured bystander as a suspect during a fatal crash in East Oakland, leading to negligence claims.
fromNew York Daily News
3 days ago

Brooklyn grandma viciously beaten after asking women to pick up their dogs' poop

Linda Scott was attacked by a woman outside her President St. home near Troy Ave. in Crown Heights around 9 a.m. Monday, cops said. Video obtained by the Daily News shows the victim arguing with a woman, whose two unleashed dogs run freely on the sidewalk nearby, when another woman wearing a red sweatshirt storms up and starts swinging.
Brooklyn
California
fromCalifornia Post
1 week ago

Elderly victim lured into car, robbed of life savings in sick lottery scam

An elderly woman was robbed of $45,000 in a lottery scam targeting seniors in Santa Ana.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Disabled 4-year-old boy found face down in SoCal elementary school pool. Mother sues district

A disabled boy nearly drowned at school due to staff negligence, leading to a lawsuit against the Ontario-Montclair School District.
Healthcare
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Student Dies When Hospital Has No ICU Doctors, Calls One on Videochat Who Pronounces Him Dead Remotely, Lawsuit Claims

Parents of Conor Hylton are suing a Connecticut hospital after their son died in a telehealth ICU without on-site critical care doctors.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

As parents age, their children face hard choices about when to take the car keys

Older drivers may face declining skills, prompting family members to intervene regarding their ability to drive safely.
SF parents
fromIndependent
5 days ago

'The HSE take for granted that family members will care for disabled adults when we're gone' - ageing carers decry lack of supports

Parents of adult children with disabilities fear inadequate care options as they age.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The great care home cash grab: how private equity turned vulnerable elderly people into human ATMs

Kilgour arranged a bank loan and in June 1989 he launched Four Seasons Health Care, taking the name from a restaurant in Midtown Manhattan where he had once dined.
London politics
Parenting
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

Nobody talks about the specific grief of watching your retired parent wander from room to room in a house that used to be chaos - not because they're sad, but because the structure that held their entire identity just became square footage - Silicon Canals

Retirement can lead to a loss of purpose for parents who defined themselves through their roles and responsibilities.
Healthcare
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

'Completely unacceptable' that Tipperary sexual assault victims forced to travel to Cork for treatment

A local politician advocates for a Sexual Assault Treatment Unit in Nenagh to improve care for victims in the Mid-West region.
Books
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Illuminating the Complexities of Caregiving

Rebecca McClanahan's caregiving memoir offers fresh perspectives on family dynamics, grief, and meaning through beautifully crafted narrative and literary integration.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Compensation for crime victims capped in 1996 not enough, say campaigners

Campaigners demand lifting a 30-year freeze on crime victim compensation, citing insufficient funds for long-term care and inflation adjustments.
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Advocates sue Worcester over response to mental health 911 calls, alleging discrimination

Worcester's 911 service sends armed police to all mental health calls, leading to escalated violence against people with mental health disabilities and autism, prompting a federal discrimination lawsuit.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Friendship fraud: warnings of rise in insidious' scam targeting older people

Friendship fraud targets older individuals, exploiting their loneliness and leading to significant financial losses through small, repeated requests for money.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Restraining and sedating dementia patients routine' in hospitals in England, study finds

Dementia patients in English hospitals routinely experience restraints and non-consensual sedation as embedded ward practices, with staff often unaware these constitute restrictive interventions.
#healthcare-fraud
Healthcare
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

SoCal hospice owners bilked taxpayers for millions in false claims, federal officials say

Eight people were arrested for a scheme to defraud Medicare of over $50 million through sham hospice facilities in Southern California.
Healthcare
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

CBS Reports California Hospice Industry 'Ripe for Fraud'

California's hospice industry faces widespread fraud involving identity theft, overbilling, and hundreds of questionable facilities costing taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars.
SF parents
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

NY dad who rescued sex-trafficked daughter from boat sues for $10M over her psych ward fiasco

A father is suing for $10 million after his daughter was allegedly assaulted in psychiatric facilities following her rescue from sex trafficking.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Killed by the same abuser: Families demand answers

Family of missing woman Fiona Holm faced police inaction despite concerns about her boyfriend's behavior and previous violence.
fromNew York Post
5 days ago

LI son beats elderly mom over head 36 times with metal clamp, screams, 'Why aren't you dying?': cops

John Strano, 37, launched the violent attack on his elderly mom at the family's Williston Park home on the evening of April 1, the Nassau County Police Department said in a news release.
SF parents
Parenting
fromBustle
2 weeks ago

Are Your Parents Guilty Of The Boomer Hospital Reveal?

Many older adults avoid sharing health issues with family, often prioritizing their independence over communication.
#nursing-homes
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Healthcare

How the business of looking after an ageing population is facing a crisis

Ireland's nursing home sector is approaching a crisis stage, according to Bojana Djordjevic.
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago
Healthcare

New York nursing homes hope they aren't crowded out in health budget scramble

Nursing homes face financial strain due to stagnant Medicaid funding, risking the quality of care for residents like Karen Bugocki's brother.
Healthcare
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

New York nursing homes hope they aren't crowded out in health budget scramble

Nursing homes face financial strain due to stagnant Medicaid funding, risking the quality of care for residents like Karen Bugocki's brother.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

'Why we want child abuse nursery held accountable'

Parents of children abused at a London nursery criticize Camden Council for refusing to investigate safeguarding failures, citing conflict of interest concerns.
Retirement
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

32 Older People Are Sharing The Issues They Face That Aren't Talked About Enough

Older Americans face overlooked challenges including disrespect from younger generations, lack of formal address etiquette, and senior women experiencing homelessness due to insufficient retirement savings and inflation.
Relationships
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Aging in place drives family caregiving, but at what cost?

Lower-income adults are significantly more likely to be caregivers for aging relatives than higher-income adults, with women bearing disproportionate emotional and physical health burdens from caregiving responsibilities.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

A shirtless man appeared in her elderly mother's room. What the camera showed next was disturbing

A volunteer piano player was arrested for allegedly raping an elderly resident with dementia at a senior living facility.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Carer 'will never forget' night pensioner choked to death on used gloves in nursing home, inquest told

Louise Wilson, who had worked night shifts at the Oakridge Care Home in Ballynahinch, Co Down, for around 18 months, at the time, gave evidence to the resumed inquest at Belfast's Laganside courts via video-link into the death of Margaret Wilson, who died in August 2022.
UK news
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Long-term care advocates speak out on regulatory rollbacks

Industry lawsuits quickly blocked most of the regulation, with two federal courts ruling that Medicare exceeded its authority. Following the 2024 elections, Congress barred implementation of the standards before 2034. Last month, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) repealed the rule entirely. Hunter called the move devastating with advocates saying it signals a retreat from oversight. It's clear (CMS) has no interest in ensuring adequate staffing, said Sam Brooks of the National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care.
Public health
Real estate
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

There Is a Clear Next Step for My Aging Parents. My Mother Is Furious at Me for Even Suggesting It.

Parents refuse to sell a deteriorating, father-built home, creating financial strain and risking inheritance loss for their adult child.
#home-care
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

'He was not protected,' says mother of Oakville care home resident attacked amid support worker strike | CBC News

A 47-year-old resident at a Halton care home was bitten on the neck by another resident during a strike, requiring hospitalization and stitches.
#long-term-care
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

The fastest way to get into an Ontario LTC is by going a hospital first. That's a problem, say advocates | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

The fastest way to get into an Ontario LTC is by going a hospital first. That's a problem, say advocates | CBC News

US news
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Monterey County man arrested for involuntary manslaughter, elder abuse after fatal overdose

A 36-year-old informal caregiver administered ketamine during consensual drug use; the elderly victim died, prompting involuntary manslaughter and elder abuse charges.
Medicine
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Carer who accidentally gave morphine to resident who died is spared jail

Care worker Jane Barnard mistakenly gave another patient's morphine to resident Derek Davies, who died; she pleaded wilful neglect and received 100 hours unpaid work.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Fire that killed 10 at an assisted living facility prompts Massachusetts to enact safety reforms

"Every older adult deserves a safe home and peace of mind, and every family deserves transparency and accountability," Democratic Gov. Maura Healey said.
Public health
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Childcare Providers Around the Country Are Being Targeted by Vigilante Surveillance

False allegations about Somali-American daycares have sparked harassment, threats, in-person confrontations, and federal actions that harm families and childcare providers.
Medicine
fromDaily Mom magazine
3 months ago

Guide To In-Home Care For Elderly Parents Recovering From Surgery

Thorough preparation, understanding age-related risks, home modifications, and professional caregiving support improve postoperative recovery for elderly parents.
Public health
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

20 Older People Are Sharing The Issues They Face That Aren't Talked About Enough

Older Americans face persistent, underreported problems including workplace ageism, mobility decline, inadequate women's health research, excessive telemarketing, and patronizing treatment.
Medicine
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

I'm Caring For My Aging Father. It's Taken Over My Life.

Father likely has Alzheimer's causing profound cognitive decline; eldest daughter carries unpaid caregiving responsibilities, manages medical decisions and paperwork, and experiences emotional burden.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

As Californians age, more people are becoming caretakers for loved ones

"Mentally, it's definitely taking a toll," she said.
Public health
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Families take legal action over nursery worker's abuse

A nursery worker filmed and sexually abused children; 46 families are suing the nursery for dismissing concerns and seeking full accountability.
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

This behavior can be a turning point for families caring for a dementia patient

Families providing home care for advanced dementia face overwhelming, complex tasks that often lead to institutional placement when behaviors or incontinence exceed home capacity.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'Hospital's neglect in my son's death has ripped our hearts out'

Peter Dervin had spent all day by his son's side in Broomfield Hospital before he decided to get dinner. He pleaded with staff at the Essex facility not to leave his eldest child, Greg, alone in his absence. "They almost laughed at me and said, 'This is what we do. We're nurses and we look after patients'," Dervin recalls. Greg had been given lorazepam, an anxiety drug flagged by clinicians as leaving him prone to becoming unsteady and agitated.
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