On one occasion Liz, who suffered severe dementia and had limited mobility, was left sitting naked in a metal-framed chair in the corner of her room for 30 minutes after a shower, with just a towel in her lap. … [Read more...] about Horrendous moment abusive carer pulls dementia sufferer’s hair and force-feeds her
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Meghan Markle’s estranged brother says she is a ‘genuinely caring, loving person’
“With her dementia, Grandmother got weird about me and Dad, but was OK with Meg. I saw the private side of Meghan, a genuinely caring, loving person. She had an amazing relationship with Doris, even though she didn’t know her that well,” he said. … [Read more...] about Meghan Markle’s estranged brother says she is a ‘genuinely caring, loving person’
A year into the pandemic, health care workers have a new source of hope
Finally, I am hopeful that the new administration will also restore the global partnerships and goodwill which are so critical during this worldwide health crisis. Trump's decision to abandon the World Health Organization and his threats to pull funding would have had a negative impact on the global fight against diseases like polio, tuberculosis, HIV, malaria and measles, and placed Americans at a higher risk for global persistence of the pandemic. Biden has promised to rejoin the WHO and face this pandemic as part of the global community. … [Read more...] about A year into the pandemic, health care workers have a new source of hope
Tender loving hair care
By Simran LodhaYour hair is a reflection of what you eat and how you treat it. Respect it, nourish it and watch it become your mane attraction Just like your body acquires energy from the food that you eat, your hair acquires nutrients from food as well. Hence, if you wish to increase the density of your hair, the number of strands you have on your scalp, it is important that you eat right. Here are some nutrients that your hair requires and the list of foods that have them: Protein: Eggs, Legumes, Nuts, Fish, Dairy Products, etc. Vitamin E: Almonds, Peanuts, Green Leafy Vegetables, etc. Vitamin A: Carrots, Pumpkins, Sweet Potatoes, Animal Products, etc. Vitamin C: Blueberries, Guava, Blackcurrant, Broccoli, Oranges, etc. Iron: Lentils, Spinach, Broccoli, Red Meat, Fish, etc. Oils that boost hair growth A few oils not only help boost hair growth but also help elevate the shine, smoothness and general health of the hair. Oiling your hair regularly could also help in combatting … [Read more...] about Tender loving hair care
Covid care home deaths at highest since May after jump in fatalities over Christmas
By the end of this month, a further 43 mass vaccination centres are planned to open - along with more GP surgeries, pharmacies and hospitals also planned to be set up for administering jabs - meaning everyone in England will live within 10 miles of a site. … [Read more...] about Covid care home deaths at highest since May after jump in fatalities over Christmas
