“We need to see the elderly as people again, and not just as a problem”

“We need to see the elderly as people again, and not just as a problem”

1. Why is a UN treaty for the elderly necessary? Aging is advancing worldwide. By 2070, one in four Flemish citizens is expected to be elderly. This will have an impact on many policy areas. Instead of seeing “old people” solely as recipients of care, the potential of that population group could be highlighted more: … Read more

British parliament approves bill to send migrants to Rwanda – Elderly people want UN to protect their human rights

British parliament approves bill to send migrants to Rwanda – Elderly people want UN to protect their human rights

1. British parliament approves bill to send migrants to Rwanda In the night from Monday to Tuesday, the British Parliament approved a controversial bill that would allow illegal migrants to be deported to Rwanda by plane. read more 2. Older people want the UN to protect their human rights The human rights of the elderly … Read more

Elderly care and childcare get their own ‘Tripadvisor’ – Hospitals circumvent ban on more expensive scans

Elderly care and childcare get their own ‘Tripadvisor’ – Hospitals circumvent ban on more expensive scans

News of the day This overview will help you quickly catch up on today’s most important events. 1. Elderly care and childcare will have their own ‘Tripadvisor’ How do you experience the care and services in a residential care center, a youth care organization, or a facility for people with disabilities? From now on you … Read more

Elderly couple found dead in villa in Lierde (Deftinge, Sint-Martens-Lierde)

Elderly couple found dead in villa in Lierde (Deftinge, Sint-Martens-Lierde)

Police Two elderly people were found dead in a home in Sint-Martens-Lierde, a sub-municipality of Lierde in East Flanders. The police started an investigation. An 86-year-old man and an 84-year-old woman were found dead in a home in Sint-Martens-Lierde on Thursday. When they didn’t show up for a weekly appointment with the man’s sister, she … Read more

Scandal at Avondrood Senior Complex in Meppel: Bingo Night Turns into Banga List Controversy

Scandal at Avondrood Senior Complex in Meppel: Bingo Night Turns into Banga List Controversy

Photo: David Pereiras / Shutterstock.com MEPPEL – A bingo evening. A game of cards. And then suddenly: banga lists. This shocking discovery came as a shock to the employees of the Avondrood senior complex in Meppel. The peaceful existence in the care home was abruptly disrupted last week when a group of mischievous residents put … Read more

Elderly Man Dies from Alaskapox, Smallpox’s Little-Known Cousin: What You Need to Know

Elderly Man Dies from Alaskapox, Smallpox’s Little-Known Cousin: What You Need to Know

Newly Recorded Case of Alaskapox Sparks Concern: What You Need to Know Newly Recorded Case of Alaskapox Sparks Concern: What You Need to Know By Emily Stearn, Health Reporter, 12:33 13 Feb 2024, updated 13:16 13 Feb 2024 An Unfortunate Milestone: Alaskapox Claims its First Victim An elderly man has tragically become the first recorded … Read more

COVID-19 Illness Trend on the Rise: Department of Disease Control Reports Increase in Hospitalizations and Deaths

COVID-19 Illness Trend on the Rise: Department of Disease Control Reports Increase in Hospitalizations and Deaths

Department of Disease Control reveals “COVID” illness trend is increasing. Last week, 718 people were sick and treated in hospitals, 11 people died. The rate of serious illness and death was higher. In the “elderly” group who had not received the vaccine, the JN.1 strain was found, with symptoms similar to a cold. No increase … Read more

Shocking Abuse of 89-Year-Old Woman in British Nursing Home Caught on Secret Camera

Shocking Abuse of 89-Year-Old Woman in British Nursing Home Caught on Secret Camera

Exclusive translation: Several clips revealed the harsh treatment of an 89-year-old elderly woman suffering from dementia and being abused by 4 employees at a nursing home in Wolverhampton, Britain. Secret camera According to the British newspaper “Daily Mail”, after the woman’s family complained about the presence of bruises on her body, she hid a secret … Read more

The Importance of Elderly Exercise for Physical and Mental Health in Old Age

The Importance of Elderly Exercise for Physical and Mental Health in Old Age

Thursday, 14 December 2023 – 12:00 WIB JAKARTA – Entering old age or old age does not mean limiting yourself from remaining active. As is known, various physical activities for the elderly have been proven to help improve their physical and mental health. One of the physical activities commonly undertaken by the elderly is elderly … Read more