Tag: elderly care
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Elderly Man Spent Seven Hours on Garden Centre Floor Waiting for Ambulance
Overview of the incident An 87-year-old great-grandfather was left lying on the floor of a garden centre for seven hours after breaking his leg in a fall. The incident underscores the growing pressure on emergency medical services and the difficult situations faced by elderly patients during long waits for care. Local officials and health authorities…
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Parent or Grandparent Has Dementia? Specialists Reveal 6 Daily Routines to Dramatically Reduce Anxiety
Understanding the Need for Routine in Dementia Care Dementia disrupts memory, communication, and daily independence. For many families, anxiety—both for the caregiver and the person with dementia—can rise as uncertainty grows. Experts say that a predictable, soothing routine offers essential grounding, reduces triggers, and fosters a sense of safety. Implementing six practical routines can dramatically…
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Elderly Man Pepper-Sprayed at Sydney Aged Care Facility: What Happened and Next Steps
Overview of the Incident An incident at a south-west Sydney aged care facility has raised questions about police response to vulnerable individuals. Police say officers from Camden attended the scene on Wednesday night after reports that an elderly man was seen brandishing a metal ornament. In a subsequent confrontation, the man, who is 87 years…
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CODOP Foundation Offers Hope to Widows, Aged in Cape Coast
Overview: A Lifeline for Cape Coast’s Widows and the Elderly In a resounding display of community care, the CODOP Foundation organized a health outreach in the Cape Coast Metropolis that offered free medical services to hundreds of widows, the aged, and other vulnerable residents. The annual event, which has become a beacon of hope for…
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Enrile in ICU: Daughter confirms continued pneumonia treatment
Update on Juan Ponce Enrile’s Condition Manila, Philippines — The family of Juan Ponce Enrile, the veteran statesman and chief presidential legal counsel, announced that he remains in the intensive care unit (ICU) where he is receiving treatment for pneumonia. The confirmation came from Enrile’s daughter, who said the former senator is under the dedicated…
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Poor Sleep in Seniors Linked to Health Risks in Care Homes
Overview: Sleep problems affect one in five long-term care residents Sleep disturbances are a common issue in long-term care facilities, impacting more than 20% of residents. An international study led by researchers at the University of Waterloo analyzed health records from over 21,000 residents aged 65 and older across 228 long-term care homes in New…
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Study links poor sleep to adverse health outcomes in seniors in long-term care
Overview: Sleep problems are a common challenge in long-term care Sleep disturbances affect more than one in five residents in long-term care facilities, according to a comprehensive international study led by researchers from the University of Waterloo. The investigation analyzed health records of over 21,000 residents aged 65 and older across 228 long-term care homes…
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Age Strong, Live Long: Healthy Ageing Event Celebrates Community Wellbeing in Mayo
Celebrating International Day of Older Persons with Community Momentum In a vibrant mark of International Day of Older Persons 2025, more than 200 members of the public gathered at the Breaffy GAA Clubhouse on Wednesday, October 1, for the ‘Age Strong, Live Long’ event. This engaging celebration of healthy ageing and community wellbeing brought together…
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Older Adults in Nursing Homes Face Higher Seizure Risk With Tramodol and Some Antidepressants
New Findings on Drug Interactions in Senior Care A study published on October 8, 2025, in Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, reports a modest but meaningful link between taking tramadol for pain and certain antidepressants that inhibit the CYP2D6 enzyme in older adults living in nursing homes. The researchers found…
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Rising Temperatures Threaten Older Hearts: Heat & Health
Overview: Heat, aging, and heart health As climate change pushes global temperatures higher and heat waves become more frequent, a silent crisis is unfolding at the intersection of aging and the cardiovascular system. A recent narrative review in the Journal of Applied Physiology synthesizes evidence from the past decade showing that older adults face disproportionate…