The New Times reported in their Personal Health section on ‘Cookbook Medicine’ Won’t Do for Elderly
This recent New York Times article caught our eye. The piece recommends that Doctors check on several factors that could lead to falls.
“Risk of falls. Checking balance, gait and strength is easy, he said. “I would meet you in [...]
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Softkinetic and SilverFit today revealed the new Silverfit game system. Developed in collaboration with Dutch physiotherapists, the Silverfit is designed to help victims of a stroke or accident, particularly those ages 65 and up. Silverfit systems are currently being installed in care centers across the Netherlands, with units expected to come to the [...]
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A sweet grandmother telephoned St. Joseph 's Hospital.She timidly asked, 'Is it possible to speak to someone who can tell me how a patient is doing?'The operator said, 'I'll be glad to help, dear.What's the name and room number?'The grandmother in her weak, tremulous voice said,'Norma Findlay, Room 302.'The operator replied, 'Let me place you on hold while I check with her nurse.'After a few minut
Sarah Hayward In a discovery that may help reduce the burden of depression in later life, West Australian researchers have found a new link between the condition and the amino acid homocysteine. The research by a team at the Western Australian Centre for Health and Ageing (WACHA), based at the Western Australian Institute for Medical Research (WAIMR), suggests, for the first time, that high levels
A study published in the American Journal of Public Health found that older drivers who keep driving are more likely to stay out of nursing homes or assisted living centers than those who have stopped driving or have never driven.
The study found that nondrivers were four times as likely as drivers to end up in [...]
Hey, do you enjoy walking in a forest or in a park on a lovely sunny day? How about bringing your loved ones with you? As you know, sometimes it can be difficult to move on your own - but when you get some help, you can enjoy last autumn sun beams as well - [...]No Tags
An ABC news affiliate out of La Crosse, WI has reported that criminal charges have been filed against six teenagers accused of abusing residents at an Albert Lea, Minnesota nursing home.
Two of the teens were charged as adults while the other four are considered juveniles.
In August, the Minnesota Dep’t. of Health released a report showing that [...]
I am sure you have heard of how it is important to eat healthy and that the right diet can increase your energy levels. Now - have you actually come across three special mood boosters in food?
Especially for the elders, who can be a bit down due to sickness or simply lack of energy - [...]Technorati Tags: care for the elderly, carer, carers, elderly care, home care, home care dublin, palliat
No one should ever have to feel boredom when you’re over 60? Have you ever felt great, even though your body may not be as young as it used to be? Is it possible to still have fun when you are old and want to enjoy life?
Now maybe our [...]Technorati Tags: home care, home care dublin, homecare dublin, homecare, care for the elderly
Beginning December 1, Mexico City plans to hand out free medicine to elderly men with erectile dysfunction, the local government said.
“Everyone has the right to be happy,” said Marcelo Ebrard Casaubon, governor of the federal district that encompasses the Mexican capital.
“We have to protect people — senior citizens above all,” he said in a [...]
Have you have stopped to really see wider than what is right in front of you? When you stepped back to view the bigger picture, did your perspective change? This is a common occurrence for many things in life. We are often too close to the subject; topic or idea to really see all there is contained within the wider circles of it. This is basically what is happening today with the subject
It is the desire of most elderly citizens to remain in their homes and as independent as possible for as long as possible. Unfortunately, this is being threatened by the deficit in Florida’s budget which may lead to cutbacks affecting senior health insurance programs. Programs which allow low income shut ins with things like cooking [...]
At least they would like to, wouldn’t they?
Ok, there might be certain extent of resentment towards ‘anything new’ but why not to learn something useful, something what would make their lives easier, and maybe even nicer?
How to use a computer, how to listen to an iPod… Weird? Why not? Come on, they are not dead, [...]No Tags
So when was your mother’s last? How did you spend the day? Was it just a text you sent her or did you take her out for a coffee or just for a walk? Did you see her eyes smiling quietly?
Or even better, did your whole family gathered around the fire and you had a [...]No Tags
It's hard to believe that people can be so stupid as to threaten a 74-year old blind woman with a lien on her house over a past due balance on her water bill. The total amount overdue: $0.01
The AP reports:
Eileen Wilbur told The Sun Chronicle of Attleboro the letter sent her blood pressure soaring, and pointed out that stamps cost 42 cents.
City Collector Debora Marcoccio said the letter was amo
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(Clearwisdom.net) Several years ago, my mother, who is 83 years old, was diagnosed with tuberculosis. After spending over 8,000 yuan on treatment her condition improved, but in September, 2006, she suffered a relapse and the tuberculosis spread to her bones. She had three holes in [...]
Can you imagine a day spent without talking to anyone? Can you just imagine spending whole weeks or months like this? There have been people who were found in their homes days after they died…
Can you imagine the loneliness of an old person who doesn’t want to be a burden to their family and who [...]No Tags
Depression in the elderly population is a fast growing concern. Those who are depressed and elderly are at an increased risk for death by suicide. The suicide rates for those who are elderly as opposed to the rest of the population are 80%; which is a rate that is more than double that of youth. The warning signs of depression are missed in most cases because of the ideal that the elderl
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – October 9, 2008 - John F. Wood, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced today that a third Peruvian national has been sentenced in federal court for participating in a conspiracy to steal credit cards from elderly women, then make thousands of dollars in purchases with the [...]
Smiling? Helpful? Good looking? Nice and tidy?
So what should a good carer be like?
Normally you get to meet them just once before you say: “Yes, we want to go ahead with this company, we would like this carer to look after our parents.”
Then what is the best methodology to assess care givers so that you [...]Technorati Tags: home care, home care dublin, care giver, carer, carers,
A supplement containing an amino acid could be the answer to preventing bone fractures in elderly people that are caused by osteoporosis.
Beta-alanine is found naturally in the body and is an important amino acid for building muscles. Statistics show that 50% of elderly women will suffer a bone fracture due to brittle bone disease but [...]
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Martyn Pearce Good mental health plays an essential role in keeping elderly people on their feet and preventing major injury through falls, according to a study led by Associate Professor Kaarin Anstey of the Australian National University Centre for Mental Health Research (CMHR). Professor Anstey said that falls constitute a major public health problem in later life and are the leading cause unin
Avaliação funcional de idosos com amputação de membros inferiores atendidos em um hospital universitário1
Functional evaluation of elderly with lower limb amputation followed at a university hospital
Evaluación funcional de ancianos con amputación de los miembros inferiores atendidos en un hospital universitario
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Enfermeira, Professor Associado no Departamento
Typical depression treatments include medication, psychological therapy, and Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). There are a few other treatments that can be considered by the elderly individual and the doctor.Some alternative treatments have started to become accepted into the western medicine culture while others are not because studies have been conducted yet of sufficient amount to dete
Maybe you might fancy a night out at the opera or just bingo at the local club? Whatever your needs, we will try our best to fulfill them.
Home care services range from a couple of hours per week to 24 hours care, patients are independently assessed to find out their personal needs.
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Oct 27 - The collapse of U.S. investment bank Lehman Brothers caused anguish in a small Japanese town.
Last year, the social welfare council in the small town of Higashi Matsuyama, north of...
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Another pensioner has maimed and injured a person which led to his death due to dangerous driving, and now a judge is trying to get a change in the law to test that older drivers are still fit to drive.
An 86-year-old man, who was registered deaf, had previously had eight heart bypass operations, had suffered [...]
A new study from the University of New Hampshire finds that elderly women can increase muscle strength as much as young women can, indicating that decline in muscle function is less a natural part of the aging process than due to a decline in physical activity.
The research compared strength gains of inactive elderly women and [...]
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No matter who you consume and what you apply on your face, nothing can help to retard aging. Awful news but it’s true. We can spend the most expensive creams on your face or pop in an anti-aging pill every day yet when the time comes for aging to show, it will.
Many elderly [...]
Depression is a disease that affects and occurs in the person's brain. Studies have shown that effective treatment for depression changes the brain. Despite the knowledge we have gained from depression studies many caregivers and medical professionals are still of the opinion that depression in those who are 65 years of age or older, "is to be expected" and treat signs of depression in t
...an 89-year-old woman who refused to return the ball of a kid, who apparently has had a problem practicing "this land is your land, this land is my land" and throwing his ball repeatedly into her yard.
Elderly, retrenched, jobless? Singapore Marina IR wants you
By Lim Wei Chean
The integrated resort starts its first wave of hiring today, with a focus on rank-and-file staff such as housekeepers, security guards, waiters, technicians and cleaners. — PHOTO: LAS VEGAS SANDS
IF YOU are a senior citizen, jobless or in a low-wage [...]
Designed to meet the specific needs of the older people, geriatric massage involves the use of a therapist’s hands to manipulate the soft tissues of the body to improve blood circulation, amplify the range of motion and relieve pain.
Passive or active movement of the joints can also form part of geriatric [...]
Two elderly ladies meet at the launderette after not seeing one another for some time.
After inquiring about each other’s health one asked how the other’s husband was doing.
“Oh! Ted died last week. He went out to the garden to dig up a cabbage for dinner, had a heart attack and dropped down [...]
Depression is a disease that affects they young and the elderly. It manifests itself in similar ways in both of these ages groups but different in some very important ways for those who are elderly. These differences can contribute to the fact that 35 million elderly are suffering from depression with as many as 70% of them suffering unnoticed chose to end their lives even though they sa
Fat is a concentrated source of energy. It adds palatability to food. The diet should contain 30 - 40 gms. of fat and half of it should be in the form of vegetable oil, rich in essential fatty acids. A diet with high content of saturated fatty acids (Ghee, Butter, Coconut oil, unrefined oils) tends to increase the level of cholesterol in the blood.
The elderly do not recognise the need to maintain the volume of water excreted. The fluid intake should be atleast 1.5 - 2 lts per day in a normal elderly person.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (ThaLunatic Daily) -- Timothy Patrick White, a 46-year-old Philadelphia man has been arrested on charges that he raped a dying 70-year-old nursing home patient who has Alzheimer's disease and a brain tumor.According to police, White took an ailing woman from the Manor Care Nursing home on July 22nd and drove her to at least two area bars where they drank rum-and-cokes
Nearly 60 percent of the nation's elderly have trouble sleeping, whether it's a lot of tossing and turning or outright bouts of insomnia. While for most people sleeplessness can be annoying at best or unhealthy at worst, for elderly individuals who have suffered from depression in the past, poor sleep may be the first sign that a new bout of depression is coming on. In a study to be published in a
Adults considered to be elderly (65 or older) can have many causes of depression including being isolated from family and friends due to family and friends moving away or dying. Other causes of loneliness may be that they are widowed and living in a community that are mostly younger individuals and the older person lacks the companionship or activities seniors are interested in. They may
One of the most feared terms in connection with the treatment of elderly depression is electroconvulsive therapy (often abbreviated as ECT). Much of the bad reputation this treatment form has received rests of course on movie depictions and on the actual misuse of the procedure at the hands of untrained individuals.To be honest, ECT is a drastic treatment and it is used sparingly and onl
(Note: This is my eighth post under the auspices of the nurse blogger scholarship which I recently received from Value Care, Value Nurses.)So, as the bad news splashes across the headlines and the denizens of Wall Street throw up their hands to ward off the falling sky (that they themselves created), the elderly here in the United States are facing some tough economic times of their own as we turn
New York City police have arrested a 21-year-old suspected mugger who had a fist fight with an 83-year-old deaf grandmother. Elsie Barretto used only her fists to fight off a young mugger who was 62 years younger than she when he tried to rob her in her New York City apartment building.Granny Elsie refused to give up her money even after the mugger repeatedly punched her in the face. Elsie said th
The symptoms of elderly depression are much like the symptoms of depression experienced by those who are younger. The symptoms are physical or emotional and are usually intense in nature. The symptoms of depression in the elderly individual may signal clinical depression or major depression. The depression may also turn out to be a symptom in itself of a illness or condition.Symptoms to
What should you do when nobody is there to take care of your parents or grandparents? Should you hire a personal nurse or maid? How much would be the costing? How about installing a Medical Alarm for...
There are many kind of slimming methods. What are the best ways to slim down? Slimming down to a healthier body is the most important. Before you pop those slimming pills into your mouth, think fi
About Sleep Disorders in ElderlySleep is a barometer of good health in the elderly. Sleep problems in the elderly are controlled by various external and internal factors. "Sleep is the golden chain that ties health and our bodies together"-----Thomas Decker, English dramatist (1572-1632)As we grow old a number of physiological changes takes place that alters both our looks and the body functions.
Pasadena, Texas (ThaLunatic Daily) Dannette R. Gillespie, a 38-year-old Texas mother and her two teenage daughters have been arrested for allegedly stabbing a 75-year-old man to death for a mere $15.According to investigators, Dannette Gillespie provided knives to her 19-year-old daughter Vanessa Anne Ocampo and her 15-year-old daughter. She then instructed them rob 75-year-old Eugene Palma while
There are several treatment options available to those who are elderly and suffer from depression. The prognosis is usually very good if treatment is followed and routine appointments with professionals are kept. Treatment options can be a combination of medication, psychotherapy and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) or any by itself.Medications:There are four groups of medications commonl
In the following press release Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown announced on 8/22/08 that a Brooklyn man has pleaded guilty to fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property in connection with the fraudulent sale of a retired New York City correction officer’s Cambria Heights house. The defendant, who works in his family’s fish market, was charged in the case along with his broth
Those who work with the elderly on a regular basis will tell you, that they see the evidence of depression in these individuals routinely. The trouble with something that is observed on a routine basis is that it becomes normal to witness the occurrence of the event or condition in the case of depression; and it is often than ignored by medical personnel. Depression should never be viewe
Depression is common among the elderly, but is not something that they have to accept as a part of growing old. There is plenty to be done to overcome depression and to live life the way that will make you happy to get up each day.Whether you are the one who is depressed or you think someone you care about is depressed the following tips for dealing with the depression in an elderly indi
By: Richard KuhnsTaking Care or Elderly Parents can be very stressful. When they are feeling ill, there's an endless list of doctor's appointments and tests. Every doctor's appointment seems to result in a medical test which in turn results in another doctor's appointment. And doctors are never on time. In fact it usually takes over an hour for a doctor's appointment and you don't get paid for wai
Improving the safety of your home for elderly loved onesBy: John GeorgeEverybody get old; it's a simple fact of life that can be hard to face. The truth is that muscles and bones get weaker and the home can slowly become a dangerous place. However, making some minor modifications to keep your loved ones safe is a very easy process.Improving safety indoorsYou can't always prevent fall
Elderly Care - Aged and Elderly DepressionBy: RC RougeuxDepression in the elderly is...unfortunately, a common occurrence due to loneliness, lack of family support or because of chronic illnesses. Very often depression in the aged is not reported and treated due to the social stigma attached with this condition or due to plain ignorance on part of the family of the elderly person. This not only do
Mobility Electric Scooters - Freedom For The ElderlyBy: Dr. Larry A. Johnson, D.C.Being confined to a bed or in a chair may not be exactly what you had envisioned during your last years. Find freedom and independence again with electric mobility scooters.There would not be much excitement in life if you had to spend it sitting in a chair or lying in a bed every day. Relying on somebody else to per
This hurt Mo'Kelly just WATCHING! Mo'Kelly had to feel his own nose to make sure it was still there.DAMN!(Please visit www.mokellyreport.blogspot.com to view this video and other multimedia. Not available in the feedreader or daily email blast. But do so at your own risk. DAMN!!!)But the weirdest part was that after she knocked the crap out of the woman, homechick and her friend strolled away
An elderly man turns to his wife and asks if she’s ever cheated on him. “I love you,” she says, “but I must confess. I’ve been unfaithful to you three times.” “What?” yells the man. “When?” “The first time was when we were denied a mortgage,” she explains. “I went to see the banker, and I persuaded him to give us the loan.” “The second time you were ill and we
Preventing depression in the elderly individual is closely connected to the symptoms of depression. Recognizing what depression is and what it looks like in an individual will help in preventing it from occurring.Many symptoms of depression are also seen in disease such as Alzheimer's. What makes them stand out as possible depression symptoms are that they last for more than 2 weeks and
We have pointed out in the past ththe high value e-textiles and wearable technologies have to help improving the lifestyle of persons requiring medical treatment, rehabilitation after medical treatment and enhancing the life style of elderly persons by assisting declining body functions.
Without wearable technologies many of this persons are confined to rooms or stationary monitoring. [...]
Man’s best friend is living longer than ever. This is due to our beloved canines’ increased status as family member and families becoming conscientious about providing their dogs’ appropriate veterinary care. As a result, we are faced with a variety of health care issues as they age. No matter which health issue you [...]
The elderly can reduce their likelihood of developing disabilities and maintain their independence by 41 percent, through a walking exercise program, reveals a new study at the University of Georgia.
The report of the study, which appeared in the current issue of Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy, indicates that the participants, who increase their peak aerobic [...]
A comprehensive review of all aspects of hypertension in the elderly using the most current clinical data. Topics range from basic concepts, epidemiology and trials, and evaluation and management, to pharmacologic treatment, special populations, and adherence, all presented with an emphasis on the optimal management of patients. The authors examine in detail the mechanisms of hypertension in the
Individuals who are 65 or older and diagnosed with clinical or major depression can be treated with a good outcome. Statistically 80% of those diagnosed with clinical depression have effectively been treated with a combination of medication and psychotherapy and/or electro convulsive therapy (ECT) successfully at the age of 65 or older.Medications used in the elderly who suffer from depr
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has violated a declared cease-fire and peace-zone, and as a result an elderly woman was killed and her sister injured.
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The results of a study in the current issue of the journal Stroke suggest that there is an association between depression and an increased risk of having a first stroke in elderly patients. More... copy;2008 Reuters
Just who are the individuals who are elderly and at the highest risk for depression? What can they do to overcome their risk factors for depression?One category of individuals at risk for elderly depression is women over 65. There is not much they can do about being female or being over 65; so for them the risk cannot be minimized. They can however understand what other factors may put t
On July 2, 2008, an Asian male and a Black male knocked on the door of a residence on Bonneville Dr. The 81-year old male victim answered the door. The two subjects forced their way into the house at gunpoint and knocked the elderly man to the ground. The 81-year wife was moved to a bathroom by one of the suspects. The suspects stole several items from the residence and fled. The 81-year old
New research made public by the Alzheimer’s society during the Dementia Awareness Week held from the 6th to 12th of July 2008 states that people with high blood pressure are an amazing 600 percent likely to develop dementia. High blood pressure led to a six fold increase in vascular dementia, the second most common form of dementia in the United States and Europe, ranking behind Alzheimer’s d
A 48-year-old bus driver has been charged with reckless endangerment after leaving his two elderly parents locked in his sweltering car with the windows closed for hours while he drove his bus route. The 85-year-old disabled father died while in the vehicle, apparently from heat stroke.Theodore Pressman, of Beacon, New York, left his father, Joseph Pressman, and his mother, Joyce, inside a black S
When your loved one has been diagnosed with elderly depression, you may be tempted to go out of your way to do things for her or him. In the same way, you may also act in some ways that are brought on by the depression your loved one evidences, but in some cases your actions can do more harm than good.Here is a list of what not to do when a loved one has elderly depression:* Do not trea
Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have created a list of prescription drugs that increase the risk of falling for patients aged 65 and older who take four or more medications on a regular basis. "Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries for adults 65 and older, and research suggests that those taking four or more medications are at an even great
The Oppaga Report-Protecting the Elderly was written by Joe Roubicek, author of FINANCIAL ABUSE OF THE ELDERLY; A Detective's Case Files Of Exploitation CrimesFrom the author:Financial exploitation is misunderstood, devastating and far more prevalent than many realize. Consider the fact that victimization also awaits the baby boomers, the next generation that should rightfully be concerned about
The first old woman told the second old woman thatsometimes she gets her husband excited at night by getting totally naked,lying in bed and putting both legs behind her head, yoga style.
Yesterday an elderly man fell to his death from a balcony at a Silverdale retirement home. The man, 88-year-old James P. Donald, fell from his third-floor apartment at the Crista Shores Retirement Community early Tuesday morning. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Kitsap County Sheriff's Office has ruled the death as accidental.A spokeswoman for Crista Ministr
Yesterday an elderly man fell to his death from a balcony at a Silverdale retirement home. The man, 88-year-old James P. Donald, fell from his third-floor apartment at the Crista Shores Retirement Community early Tuesday morning. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Kitsap County Sheriff's Office has ruled the death as accidental.A spokeswoman for Crista Ministr
Doctors may design a treatment plan that focuses on several key treatment options when addressing the needs of their elderly patients.Treatments have been shown to be very effective for the older patient if the diagnosis is made early on in the depression. It must be noted that treatment does take longer to have an effect on the elderly and combating the potential increased risk for suic
Whether you realize yourself that something is amiss or you are visiting your physician at the urging of a trusted friend, family member or perhaps caregiver, what to expect when seeking help for elderly depression is most likely on the forefront of your mind. Perhaps no other medical condition is so fraught with stigma and lore as that of depression and thus it is not at all surprising
CMPD robbery detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the brutal assault of an elderly woman that left her with serious injuries. The incident occurred at 7525 Mary Jo Helms Drive around 12:30 this afternoon.The 78-year old victim had visible injuries when she approached her neighbor who in turn called 911. Officers, detectives and crime scene technicians responded to the scene.
NABLUS - PalestineNews : An Israeli settler driving a car deliberately ran over a Palestinian citizen called Abdellatif Barham, 70, on the main street between Qalqilya and Nablus, near the Israeli Kafr Qaddum settlement, on Thursday morning.Palestinian eyewitnesses reported that the citizen was taken to a hospital, noting that this was not the first time in which Israeli settlers ran over Palestin
Older people are at high risk for falls and subsequent injuries. Those who have depression have an increased risk of falls and the medications they take for depression increase their risk even more, New Zealand and Australian researchers reported in the open-access journal PLoS ONE. "People with depression and those taking antidepressants, especially SSRIs, are 50% more likely to fall than other o
Last week we talked about Heat exhaustion, and I recieved some private messages that went something along the lines of well this is an old folks’ problem, so I don’t have to worry about it. Sorry devoted readers, what I was trying to express was that the very young and the older/out of shape [...]
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Known by the brand name Cymbalta, the actual drug contained is known as duloxetine and has long since been associated with not only the treatment of depression and several anxiety disorders, but also has found off-label usage in the treatment of nerve pain associated with a plethora of conditions, but most commonly problems that are found to be indicative of diabetes induced complication
As one progresses into his later years, it is important to consider more than just a medigap coverage. Healthy eating and nutrition for the elderly is greatly impacted by several factors, one of them being a change in body composition. During the later years in life, the body will lose bone and muscle and [...]
The Mentor Senior Center has many programs for today's active seniors. The center also delivers important information that affects the lives of seniors. A video about the Mentor Senior Center can be viewed at City of Mentor - Around Town 2008-06-02 Mentor resident Tom Fields is featured in the June 2008 video. Mr. Fields reviewed and donated a book entitled "Financial Abuse of the Elderly" by dete
I am asking this concerning my parents.
My Mother is 84 had kidney out last year to cancer is not in good health, my Dad is 82 and just diagnosed with lung cancer.
They have a total of about $40,000 in credit card debt and a bank loan, they pay out about $1,400 in payments which leaves [...]
AP reports: “Elderly Man Paralyzed in Hit and Run The Associated Press Connecticut police have released video showing a 78 year old man being struck by a hit-and-run driver. Several cars and people can be seen passing Angel Torres as he lies motionless in the street before a police car arrives on the [...]
MUST WATCH ALERT!! For all of you who aren't familiar with the Bay Area's Ghost Riding tha whip...you have to watch this hilarious Ghost Ridin parody of an elderly couple gettin down...and I mean DOWN!!! Thanks B.Ryan...hahahaha!
Carehomes in the UK are substandard. That is an official fact. While the World Health Organisation sorts out the rest of the world, there is no one to look at the overt cruelty within our care homes in the UK. I think you discover the true extent of cruelty when you sit in Accident Emergency for a few days. You then discover how many moribund patients come in from elderly care homes. From their bl