Who cares for the elderly?
This week’s report on the treatment of the elderly is a timely reminder that we must radically rethink the way we view the older generation, says Joan Bakewell.
This week’s report on the treatment of the elderly is a timely reminder that we must radically rethink the way we view the older generation, says Joan Bakewell.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Sen. Pat Vance, a former nurse, decided she had heard enough about how Pennsylvania’s gaping budget deficit could be fixed by squeezing waste out of Medicaid and welfare programs. And so when the Cumberland County Republican spoke …
MANILA, PhilippinesA proposed law providing for mandatory family support for needy elderly members has been filed in Congress. House Bill 1514, or the Elderly Support Act of 2010 authored by Iloilo Representative Augusto Syjuco, seeks to put an end to the plight of abandoned elderly members of the community. Syjuco said the government must address the concerns of the growing elderly population …
January 7, 2011 –
THE elderly and vulnerable will be “abandoned” in plans to cut social care for more than 1,600 people in East Sussex, charities have…
A warm, nutritious meal delivered with a friendly smile and a caring heart can be a lifeline for the elderly living in Ocean County. read more
November 9, 2010 –
THIS paper has long argued that it is a national disgrace that care for the elderly is not properly funded.
Today, we reveal the…