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Health
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days 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
5 days 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
5 days 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
2 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
3 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
1 month 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
Health

'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.
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
1 month 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.
fromWIRED
1 month ago

This Cute AI Robot Offers Company to Lonely Older Folks

ElliQ is designed to alleviate feelings of loneliness and encourage healthy behavior in elderly folks living alone, improving their quality of life.
Health
Public health
fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago

'He had given up on life' - OAP died a day after being found living in squalor

Michael Horn died from multi-organ failure due to sepsis resulting from community-acquired pneumonia, contributed to by self-neglect.
#uber
New York City
fromsilive
1 month 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.
Public health
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
2 months ago

East London hospitals 'see second biggest elderly patient admission rise in country'

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust experienced the second largest national rise in emergency admissions for patients aged 65 and over.
#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
Public health
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Nursing home crisis looms as one in five will be over 65 by 2040

A 60% increase in long-term care beds and home-support hours is necessary to meet the needs of the growing older population by 2040.
#animal-rescue
#hoarding
#robotics
London politics
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago

'My friend was fined for parking at my Grove Park home - now no one wants to visit'

A 75-year-old man's visitor was fined for parking briefly, leaving him feeling isolated and neglected due to recent parking rule changes.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 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
2 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.
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.
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.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

The Irish Independent's View: Great shame we do not have the legislation needed to underpin vital care of older people

Unless agencies have the necessary legal powers to enforce compliance, the potential for abuse will continue.
Social justice
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
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
3 months ago

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

The elderly in the U.S. face significant challenges, but innovations like the E-BAR robot aim to improve their quality of life.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 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
3 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
3 months ago

Extended reality boccia shows positive rehabilitation effects

Boccia XR aids rehabilitation in seniors, promoting physical and emotional well-being in limited spaces.
Design
fromArchDaily
4 months 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.
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.
Arts
fromwww.times-series.co.uk
4 months ago

Care home takes residents on visit to Tate Britain gallery

Elderly art lovers from a care home enjoyed a cultural outing to Tate Britain, enhancing their well-being through exposure to art.
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.housingwire.com
4 months 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
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
4 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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