Tag: elderly care
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Coroner Warns After Long Stratton Woman’s Death Highlights At-Home Care Risks
Summary of the case An inquest held at Norfolk Coroner’s Court has highlighted serious concerns about at-home care for elderly and vulnerable residents following the death of a Long Stratton woman, Jean Groves, aged 75. Ms Groves lived alone at her home in Long Stratton with regular support from carers, but help arrived too late…
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Coroner Warns After Long Stratton Woman’s Death Highlights Home Access Delays
Background of the Case The Norfolk Coroner’s Court examined the death of Jean Groves, a 75-year-old resident of Long Stratton who lived independently at her home with steady support from carers. The inquest revealed that help arrived too late because entrants could not gain access to her property in time. While the precise medical cause…
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Coroner Warns Over Access as Long Stratton Woman Dies While Awaiting Help
What happened in Long Stratton A coroner’s inquest in Norfolk has heard that a 75-year-old woman from Long Stratton died after responders were unable to gain entry to her home promptly. Jean Groves, who lived alone with support from carers, was found unwell and died before emergency teams could reach her. The inquest at Norfolk…
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Helping an Elderly Loved One Through Mood Dips: What to Do When Mom Seems Down
Understanding Mood Changes in the Elderly It’s common for mood to shift as people age, especially when changing seasons or reduced activity. If your mom has always been independent and sociable, a quieter, subdued mood can be concerning for family members who know her best. A clean bill of health from the doctor is reassuring,…
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Integrated Hip-Fracture Model Cuts Mortality Rates in Tianjin
New Approach to a Common Challenge Across China, hip fractures among the elderly have grown into a critical public-health challenge. In Tianjin, a bold, integrated approach to treating hip fractures—often described as the ‘last fracture of life’—has begun to shift the trajectory. The Tianjin Elderly Hip Fracture Center, in its inaugural year, treated nearly 4,500…
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Senior with Influenza Waited 90 Hours in Edmonton Emergency Department, Family Says
Overview: A Family’s Account of a Long ER Wait In Edmonton, a family is reporting a troubling ordeal: a 79-year-old man with a serious influenza infection reportedly waited 90 hours to be seen in an emergency department. The case, shared by his daughter, highlights ongoing concerns about emergency department wait times and how seniors with…
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Life of Kg Papan’s Elderly Residents: Quiet Resilience in Klang
Introduction: A Quiet Village, A Hidden Story Kg Papan, a small settlement tucked on the outskirts of Klang in Selangor, is often overlooked in discussions about Malaysia’s urbanization. The village’s quiet streets and modest homes cradle a generation of elderly residents who have watched waves of change sweep through decades. Their lives tell a story…
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When a Friend with Cancer Talks About Suicide: What Should You Do?
Understanding the seriousness of the situation Hearing a friend with cancer express thoughts about ending their life is frightening and heartbreaking. It signals that they’re overwhelmed, in pain, and feeling trapped by illness, treatment burdens, or a sense of loss about the future. Your first priority is safety and compassion: listen without judgment, acknowledge their…
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Elderly man waits seven hours for ambulance after garden centre fall
Seven-hour wait for emergency help sparks concern over ambulance delays An 87-year-old man who sustained a serious leg injury after a fall spent seven hours on the floor of a garden centre before an ambulance arrived, according to local reports. The incident has drawn attention to growing pressures facing emergency services and the dangerous consequences…
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Man 87 Waits Seven Hours for Ambulance on Garden Centre Floor
Urgent concern after seven-hour wait An 87-year-old man was left waiting for an emergency ambulance for seven hours after a fall at a garden centre, raising questions about the capacity and responsiveness of emergency services in the region. The incident, reported by local media, underscores the mounting pressures facing ambulance services and the vulnerable position…