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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Madness on a mountain: for 15 years, my mom was trapped in a mutual psychosis

My 77-year-old mother wanted sympathy, the kind Mark believed was for the weak: offers of a cup of a tea, a hug. Long ago, decades even, she had learned not to seek it from him. With him, she was a trooper. At 62 she had retired and followed him up to a high desert mountain, 6,500ft (1,981 metres) in north-east California.
Medicine
#home-care
Health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Rapper Dave helps to fund mum's charity dream

Dave funded his mother's Juliet O Foundation to provide free discharge packs supporting vulnerable hospital patients in London and Surrey.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Pensioner dies after untreated sore turns into 'gaping open wound' in north London

Coroner Mary Hassell wrote in a Prevention of Future Death Report: It is well recognised that the admission of an elderly person to hospital can be risky and should only be undertaken if really necessary. These days, a long wait on a hospital trolley is predictable. Even without that, the elderly are known often to decondition quickly. The coroner added that district nurses had not dressed Mrs Fitzpatrick's wound frequently enough and sometime they had not gone to see her or change her sacral dressing.
Public health
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Top Boy star Dave praises mum's mission' to help elderly hospital patients in south London

Top Boy star and rapper Dave spoke with pride after his mother's meaningful mission to help elderly patients was expanded across hospitals in south London. The scheme has now been launched at Epsom Hospital in Surrey where scores more vulnerable people will be aided. Brit Award winner Dave, 27, real name David Omoregie, was born in Brixton and plays terrifying gangster Modie in the gritty Netflix crime drama.
Healthcare
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

2 women are rescued from hot tub at remote cabin

A friends' trip to a remote cabin in the Red River Gorge area of Kentucky nearly turned deadly, local rescuers said Friday, after two women took an extended soak in a hot tub and developed hyperthermia, the opposite of hypothermia, in which the body is overheated and cannot cool. The long period spent Wednesday night in the swirling, heated waters was unintentional, rescuers in rural Wolfe County said.
US news
US news
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 weeks ago

94-year-old North Bay man suffocated by son-in-law, authorities say: 'Cold malice murder'

A 94-year-old man was murdered by his son-in-law, who is now arrested after security footage revealed the crime.
#housing-crisis
#lgbtq
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

NYC duo takes over dying widow's house while she is on hospice, but snail mail letter exposes scheme: officials

"Deepa Roy and Victor Quimis preyed on an elderly widow in hospice to steal the home she owned for nearly 40 years," AG Letitia James said.
NYC politics
Renovation
fromHomebuilding
1 month ago

Do you use a key safe? Why adding one that's visible is a bad idea

Key safes provide convenient access for trusted visitors but can pose security risks if not placed discreetly.
#healthcare
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Granddaughter 'left heartbroken' after solicitor's misconduct led to pensioner's 19,000 nursing home bill going unpaid

Granddaughter of Patrick Barrett faced heartbreak due to serious failings by a lawyer, preventing her from accessing funds to pay nursing home bills. Patrick Barrett, who suffered from dementia, owed up to €19,000 in fees, but compassion from nursing home operators allowed him to stay despite financial struggles.
Law
#nursing-homes
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Public health

Watchdog boss asked if she would choose nursing home featured in damning RTE expose for her own relative

fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
UK news

HIQA to be called before the Public Accounts Committee over nursing home inspections

HIQA's accountability is critical following allegations of neglect in nursing homes.
Lawmakers demand examination of care quality and funding in nursing homes in light of neglect reports.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
UK news

Resident left sitting on toilet when worker went on break as 'RTE Investigates' uncovers 'distressing' nursing home conditions

Undercover footage reveals severe neglect and inadequate care in nursing homes operated by Emeis Ireland, raising serious concerns about elderly care.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Public health

Watchdog boss asked if she would choose nursing home featured in damning RTE expose for her own relative

UK news
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Resident left sitting on toilet when worker went on break as 'RTE Investigates' uncovers 'distressing' nursing home conditions

Undercover footage reveals severe neglect and inadequate care in nursing homes operated by Emeis Ireland, raising serious concerns about elderly care.
#elderly-care
Health
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

'Horrific... absolutely unacceptable' - Taoiseach on nursing home revelations, but says HIQA is still fit for purpose

HIQA remains deemed fit for purpose by the Taoiseach despite concerns raised.
The uncovering of unacceptable conditions in nursing homes prompted calls for better oversight.
Health
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

'Horrific... absolutely unacceptable' - Taoiseach on nursing home revelations, but says HIQA is still fit for purpose

Micheál Martin defends HIQA despite shocking findings about privately-run nursing homes' care for the elderly.
#uber
New York City
fromsilive
2 months ago

Respectful FDNY responders were gentlemen, heroes (letter to the editor)

Firemen's timely intervention saved an elderly neighbor in a critical situation, highlighting their vital role in community safety.
#reproductive-rights
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This chair costs $10,000-but it's life-changing for people who need it

Feldman saw a gap in the market for a chair that performs better than any other lift chair-and looks good while doing it.
Women
#covid-19
#animal-rescue
#hoarding
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

Family Says Neighbor Cremated Aunt Without Consent

A neighbor allegedly took control of an elderly woman's estate without family consent after her death.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

Heights and Hills Community Council honors a founding church at June 10 benefit

Grace Church Brooklyn Heights is recognized for its longstanding commitment to serving the elderly community since 1971.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Caregiver Intel: Pragmatic Answers to Challenging Questions

Moving in with an elderly relative poses unique challenges that require negotiation and compromise to ensure effective caregiving.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

We took my 90-year-old grandparents on a cruise. I learned 6 important lessons for traveling with older relatives.

Cruising with my grandparents on a massive ship meant prioritizing their needs, slowing down, and utilizing accessibility services to improve our overall experience.
Travel
Renovation
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
3 months ago

'I've been living in fear of electrocution since water started flooding my home'

Eunice Barth has been living with severe flooding issues in her apartment for over a week with no basic kitchen appliances.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
3 months ago

Elderly man arrested after hospital fire in Germany kills three

Seventy-two-year-old patient arrested for causing a deadly fire at Hamburg hospital, killing three and injuring dozens.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 months ago

Santa Clara residents say Agrihood apartments making them sick - San Jose Spotlight

"I thought I was going to die," Sammy said, while wheezing. "I couldn't walk two steps without feeling like I couldn't breathe. It was scary."
Mission District
London food
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

Fears Chiswick could become largest 'town' without a post office following sudden closure

Chiswick residents express significant concern over post office closure affecting vital services, particularly for the elderly and local businesses.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

'I don't like having people see mould in my home'

In Karoon Islaaw's flat, mould spreads on almost every wall. The 67-year-old avoids guests due to embarrassment, exacerbated by poor heating and arthritis.
London politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

PM urged to end 'legal theft' from park home owners

Park home residents are fighting against a 10% profit charge that affects their finances, particularly when selling homes to pay for care.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

I took my 81-year-old grandma on an international trip. It was great, but I wish I'd known more about traveling with an older relative.

It would have been nice to have more downtime in our schedule, too. I underestimated how exhausting the itinerary would be for my grandma.
Travel
Board games
fromScienceDaily
4 months ago

Extended reality boccia shows positive rehabilitation effects

Boccia XR aids rehabilitation in seniors, promoting physical and emotional well-being in limited spaces.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Long Island widower, 75, busted after 2 dozen dead cats found frozen in putrid house of horrors

"Floors covered in feces, soaked in urine, the floors were actually spongy. The smell from urine was very overwhelming to say the least. One of the investigators ran out vomiting from the smell."
Pets
fromsfist.com
4 months ago

79-Year-Old Peninsula Woman Missing After Hike With Partner and Friends In Portola Valley

"We were out there kind of to celebrate [that] we can still hike and we were enjoying the wildflowers and everything, and I don't know, at about three and a half miles, Elaine just took off like an energizer bunny, which is pretty common," Durgin tells ABC 7.
Mission District
US news
fromThe Washington Post
4 months ago

AmeriCorps volunteers comfort lonely seniors. Trump just cut their programs.

The termination of AmeriCorps funding disrupts essential services for seniors, highlighting the importance of national service programs.
Parenting
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 months ago

Safeguarding improvements promised after mother found pushing decomposing dead daughter around market

Waltham Forest Safeguarding Adults Board is reassessing protocols after a mother was found pushing her deceased daughter in a wheelchair, highlighting serious procedural failures.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Review after woman took decomposing daughter out

The independent reviewer highlighted the inadequacy of the previous safeguarding responses, noting that the concerns raised in 2014 were not investigated rigorously enough, leading to tragic consequences.
London politics
fromwww.guardian-series.co.uk
4 months ago

Murder cops concluded pensioner had taken his own life, court hears

The investigation initially sparked by the discovery of Richard Parram's body was later deemed unnecessary as his death was classified as non-suspicious.
UK news
Exercise
fromScienceDaily
4 months ago

Increasing physical activity in middle age may protect against Alzheimer's disease

Increased physical activity between ages 45 and 65 reduces Alzheimer's disease risk by lowering beta-amyloid accumulation.
SF parents
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 months ago

Grandma, 93, broke neck and died in London care home due to 'failings' in her care, daughter claims

A grandma died after falling in a care home that failed to ensure her safety, highlighting serious care deficiencies.
London politics
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 months ago

I live in a Greenwich flat with a broken lift and it feels worse than prison'

Michael Butler and his elderly grandmother face critical challenges after their lift broke down, relying on the council for repairs that are delayed.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Tens of thousands waited more than 24 hours for hospital beds in A&E last year

According to a freedom of information request by the Liberal Democrats, some patients went 10 days before getting a space on a ward, demonstrating extreme delays in hospital admissions.
UK politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Real-life Ratchet NJ nurse pepper-sprayed 87-yr-old dementia patient: cops

Officers rolled up to the home, and Erikson explained she had to use pepper spray on the dementia patient...to de-escalate the situation.
Mental health
fromwww.enfieldindependent.co.uk
5 months ago

Health worker found hidden talent for landscape painting

"I discovered that painting was right to express all my memories and to share them," Regina said, reflecting on how art provides a connection to her past and a means to communicate.
Arts
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