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fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago

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

The sudden closure of the Chiswick post office has raised significant concerns among residents, particularly the elderly, who heavily rely on its services for essential activities.
London food
#housing
UK news
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
2 months ago

Elderly couple have less than a month to find new home after 'no fault' eviction

Pensioners facing eviction due to 'no fault' orders and struggling to find affordable housing.
UK news
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
2 months ago

Elderly couple have less than a month to find new home after 'no fault' eviction

Pensioners facing eviction due to 'no fault' orders and struggling to find affordable housing.
#housing-issues
#robotics
fromFuturism
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Engineers Reveal Robot That Takes Care of Old People So You Don't Have to

fromFuturism
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

Engineers Reveal Robot That Takes Care of Old People So You Don't Have to

fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

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

"The charge has been labelled 'legal theft of equity'...most of the residents are retired and are selling up to pay for care..."
UK politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks 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
fromScienceDaily
2 weeks ago

Extended reality boccia shows positive rehabilitation effects

"Boccia XR could be effective as a rehabilitation exercise for older adults in terms of both physical and emotional effects, and since it does not require a large court, it is practical for indoor environments such as hospitals and nursing care facilities."
Board games
#aging-population
Design
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

How Architecture Brings Social Interaction in Care: 9 Elderly Care Facilities in Japan

Japan's aging population necessitates innovative design in elder care facilities to enhance dignity and comfort.
Design
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

How Architecture Brings Social Interaction in Care: 9 Elderly Care Facilities in Japan

Japan's aging population necessitates innovative design in elder care facilities to enhance dignity and comfort.
Pets
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

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

Stephen Glantz faces multiple animal cruelty charges after dozens of cats, both dead and alive, were discovered in his unsanitary home.
#dementia
fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago
Mission District

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

fromsfist.com
3 weeks ago
Mission District

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

#funding-cuts
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks ago
US news

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.
fromPortlandTribune.com
1 month ago
SF food

Meals on Wheels alarmed about federal food budget cuts

Meals on Wheels faces significant risk of reduced funding after Health and Human Services cuts eliminating 40% of staff in related agencies.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 weeks 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.
#safeguarding
#mental-health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Suicide Prevention Begins With Asking the Question

Directly asking about suicide is essential and can provide relief for those struggling with suicidal thoughts.
The belief that suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem is not universally applicable.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Suicide Prevention Begins With Asking the Question

Directly asking about suicide is essential and can provide relief for those struggling with suicidal thoughts.
The belief that suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem is not universally applicable.
Exercise
fromScienceDaily
3 weeks 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.
fromwww.times-series.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Care home takes residents on visit to Tate Britain gallery

Elderly residents from Magnolia Court care home enjoyed an enriching outing to Tate Britain, highlighting the importance of cultural experiences for their well-being.
Arts
#housing-crisis
UK news
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
2 months ago

Pensioners facing no fault eviction 'grateful for kind offer' of caravan in Kent

Elderly couple facing eviction receive a temporary accommodation offer, highlighting generosity amidst housing challenges.
UK news
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
3 months ago

Rainham arson attack: Elderly couple still can't return home more than one year on

Ron and Margaret Nicholls have endured over 12 months in temporary housing after their home was damaged by an arson fire, facing inadequate insurance support.
UK news
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
2 months ago

Pensioners facing no fault eviction 'grateful for kind offer' of caravan in Kent

Elderly couple facing eviction receive a temporary accommodation offer, highlighting generosity amidst housing challenges.
UK news
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
3 months ago

Rainham arson attack: Elderly couple still can't return home more than one year on

Ron and Margaret Nicholls have endured over 12 months in temporary housing after their home was damaged by an arson fire, facing inadequate insurance support.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

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

Three awful falls she had. All of those falls could have been prevented. It happened because there were significant failings in that care home and my mother died as a result of it.
SF parents
#long-term-care
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

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

This letter was a bit more up to date, saying that it was going to be seven days for the repair, and then a couple of days later, they decided that all of a sudden, it was going to take many weeks to repair, which is shocking.
London politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Massachusetts aging-in-place program reckons with cuts

Enrollment in community nonprofit organizations for elderly care is capped due to action from Gov. Maura Healey; new applicants face a waiting list until service levels decline.
Non-profit organizations
#nhs
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Hospital should 'take action' after fall death

Poor communication and observation protocols in the NHS trust led to an elderly patient's death following a fall.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Hospital should 'take action' after fall death

Poor communication and observation protocols in the NHS trust led to an elderly patient's death following a fall.
fromNew York Post
1 month 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
#public-health
fromwww.enfieldindependent.co.uk
1 month 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
#health-care
Healthcare
fromstateline.org
1 month ago

Medicaid cuts could hurt older adults who rely on home care, nursing homes

Medicaid cuts threaten crucial care for low-income seniors, risking their health and safety. Community PACE centers could close without funding.
Healthcare
fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk
3 months ago

'Staffing concerns' prompt Ilford care home visit - but CQC still rates it 'good'

Springfield Care Centre maintains its 'good' rating, with residents feeling safe and supported, despite initial concerns about staffing.
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Help! I Moved Into a New Apartment Building. Then a Neighbor Explained What Would Be "Expected" of Me.

Here is your script for talking to your neighbor: 'Unfortunately, I have to pass on being a part of the care team because I have my own health issues…'
Parenting
#community
SF parents
fromKqed
2 months ago

J-Sei Home Closes After 30 Years, Leaving Bay Area Japanese Seniors in Need | KQED

Bay Area Japanese American families face a declining number of culturally sensitive senior care facilities, highlighting a loss in community resources.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

At 105, This Coney Island Woman Has Words to Live by

Jeanette Bigelson celebrated her 105th birthday with friends and community at JASA's Luna Park Older Adult Center.
SF parents
fromKqed
2 months ago

J-Sei Home Closes After 30 Years, Leaving Bay Area Japanese Seniors in Need | KQED

Bay Area Japanese American families face a declining number of culturally sensitive senior care facilities, highlighting a loss in community resources.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

At 105, This Coney Island Woman Has Words to Live by

Jeanette Bigelson celebrated her 105th birthday with friends and community at JASA's Luna Park Older Adult Center.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

In a town far from Whitehall, I saw how devastating Labour's cuts will be. When will ministers wake up? | John Harris

In Bury, as with lots of other places, that might push the kind of work Julia does to breaking point.
UK politics
Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

The Social Security Administration's many proposed changes are worrying advocates

The Trump administration's changes to Social Security could severely impact access to benefits for vulnerable populations.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Social care sector faces collapse as NICs and wage rises loom, providers warn

The adult social care sector faces a crisis due to rising national insurance contributions and the living wage, risking closures without government support.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'If my mother's home help has an accident on our property, are they covered by the farm insurance?'

As a farm owner, it's important to consider the boundaries of your insurance coverage, especially in the context of public liability when hiring help for family members.
SF parents
#health-risks
Health
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Why Older People May Not Need to Watch Blood Sugar So Closely

Hypoglycemia can be particularly dangerous for elderly diabetics, prompting doctors to prioritize safety over strict glucose control.
Exercise
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

5 Exercises to Improve Your Balance and Age Well

Balance is crucial for longevity and quality of life, especially for those over 60, and shouldn't be neglected.
Health
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Why Older People May Not Need to Watch Blood Sugar So Closely

Hypoglycemia can be particularly dangerous for elderly diabetics, prompting doctors to prioritize safety over strict glucose control.
Exercise
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

5 Exercises to Improve Your Balance and Age Well

Balance is crucial for longevity and quality of life, especially for those over 60, and shouldn't be neglected.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

The Irish Independent's View: Extending the Fair Deal Scheme to include home care carries many challenges

The Fair Deal Scheme revolutionized nursing home care financing by using home equity posthumously, providing necessary funding while addressing the emotional complexities of selling a family home.
Retirement
#community-design
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Ex-Tribunale Conversion in Sheltered Accommodation / Calvi Ceschia Vigano architetti associati

The 1960s court building will be transformed into a sustainable elderly housing community emphasizing community spaces and ecological principles.
fromArchDaily
3 months ago
Renovation

Yangbei Village CCP Elderly Day-Care Center / Studio 10

The Yangbei Village CCP Elderly Day-Care Center provides vital support for the elderly in a culturally rich rural area, emphasizing community care.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Ex-Tribunale Conversion in Sheltered Accommodation / Calvi Ceschia Vigano architetti associati

The 1960s court building will be transformed into a sustainable elderly housing community emphasizing community spaces and ecological principles.
#inheritance-tax
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

The government's planned pension tax changes which will punish millions of savers must be dropped - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Government's pension tax changes will negatively impact millions of savers and should be reconsidered.
Pension funds should only be taxed if they exceed a certain value to prevent penalizing prudent savers.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Tory claims farmer tax making some weigh if they can afford elderly relatives to live

Families are concerned about inheritance tax implications for elderly relatives after April 2026 due to proposed legislative changes.
fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk
3 months ago

Pensioner 'choked to death at home in between visits from carers'

Beverley Davis, a 79-year-old woman, tragically died in her Barkingside home after choking on food in between carer visits, prompting a coronial inquest.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
4 months ago

'Carer of the Year' goes 'above and beyond' for her Romford clients

Tracy Alabaster, honored as Carer of the Year, has been recognized for her outstanding dedication to supporting elderly clients, leaving them with smiles and comfort.
Miscellaneous
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
5 months ago

Cute emotional support robot concept is made for tech-savvy and active seniors - Yanko Design

Careby is designed to offer companionship to seniors without the hassle of pet care, recognizing that many older adults prefer emotional connections over mere assistance.
Design
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