It's easy to forget about the importance of checking in on someone when we are busy with work, school and college but it's incredibly important to do so particularly at certain times of the year such as Winter, Christmas, special occasions and when the weather is bad. For elderly people living in residential homes, there are carers to look out for the residents, but many who live at home may not have anyone that check's up on them. This is why it's important to keep an eye out for anyone elderly, such as friends, family or elderly neighbours, who you know don't have any regular …
Body Image Focus Causing Cosmetic Boom
Is social media driving people to get cosmetic surgery? Recent reports in the news have suggested that people are feeling pressured to have fillers and surgery in order to look like the "perfect" people they see on the likes of Instagram and Facebook and across places such as Television, Magazines, and Films. A study by the Nuffield Council on Bioethics says government must protect people from an unregulated industry. The report also condemns makeover apps and online plastic surgery games aimed at children as young as nine." - BBC The report discussing the issue has claimed several …
Grandmother ‘Rat Attack’ In Care Home Inquiry
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 …
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 …
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