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4 Helpful Ways Older People Can Manage Their Diabetes

Diabetes can be difficult to understand, which makes it a challenging disease to manage properly. It is important to understand the different ways in which diabetes affects the body. Hypoglycemia occurs when a person’s blood sugar level drops below 70mg/dl. This can cause a noticeably irritable mood, sweating, shaking, and confusion. Treatment for hypoglycemia must... Read More

‘Bleach bath’ inquiry recommends improved training

  A coroner has recommended a nursing home review its training procedures after a resident died after being given a ‘bleach bath’. Much-loved teacher Epenesa Pahiva was born on 12 April 1927 on the Polynesian island of Niue. She was a schoolteacher all her working life, and after marrying Togia Pahiva, had eight children. The... Read More

Two Brave Home Care Workers Rescue Client From Abusive Son

Two home care staff who hatched a plan and rescued an elderly Newcastle woman from her financialy and physically abusive son have been acknowledged with an award. Read More
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