Last year we reported on the story regarding an enquiry being ordered by the government over claims a grandmother suffered from up to 50 rat bites. Read the full story on the BBC. Pamela Hudson, 75, had bite injuries to her face, body and arms caused by a rat in her council run home, Glen Lodge, which is in York. Now, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has called for an investigation after seeing the graphic pictures of Mrs Hudson's injuries. But after its own inquiry, City of York Council said it could not determine how Mrs Hudson came by her injuries. Mr Hunt has said, "Whatever …
Burglars Targeting the Elderly
There has been a recent warnings issued to home-owners across the UK regarding burglaries, with Grimsby seeing a particular spate of break-ins as of recent. The warning has been specifically aimed at elderly homeowners, particularly those who suffer with dementia and also homeowners who are away often or planning to go on holidays. The warnings come after a spate of burglaries across the nation in the past few months, some quite aggressive and random and others more planned, with break ins occurring while homeowners are away. Upsetting examples include three burglars who …
Elderly Abuse – Raising Awareness
Elderly abuse mostly takes place in the home where seniors lives. It can also happen in institutional settings, especially long-term care facilities or even hospitals. We've see many shocking and upsetting stories in the news as recent regarding patients being abused in care homes and caught on undercover surveillance. Did you know that an estimated one in 10 older adults experience some form of abuse, and over 500,000 older people are abused in the UK each year - Action On Elder Abuse. These worrying statistics call for more awareness and action around elderly abuse and what it …
Care sector ‘at risk’ despite promises
A record number of care homes have gone into insolvency in the past year, with a rate of more than one a day closing. In the last 12 months, 2,200 residential places have vanished across England alone. This has meant major disruption for residents who are being forced to move to new homes. With Theresa May and the Conservatives now in power, there's plans for further cuts and also more elderly people having to pay for their own social care in the home rather than the state paying. This could see less pensioners going into care and staying with their homes rather than facing the …
A Week Of Health Awareness
We regularly blog about what's happening across the nation in terms of calendar events and special awareness weeks. We think it's great to get involved and learn about such topics that you might not know too much about. This week is a particularly special and important time with numerous awareness days, all revolved around health, which we would like to bring to your attention. Men's Health Awareness Week This year's national Men's Health Awareness Week is focusing on belly fat. "Belly fat is a problem because it lurks not just beneath the surface but also gets down deep and …
Tips for Preventing Falls In Older People
Did you know 1 in 3 over 65's who live at home suffer from falls every year. This results in hundreds of admissions to hospitals each year. What can be done to reduce this worrying statistic and keep the elderly safe at home? We present three tips to help prevent the elderly from suffering: 1. Eliminate hazards in the home Preventing falls in the home can be done by making sure objects are not underfoot. Help elderly loved ones by organising their homes and keeping it clean for them. They may trip on rugs or uneven floors, so review the hazards and change anything that could be …
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