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West Bay CSO Assists the Elderly with Hazard Management Emergency Information Pamphlets

The Community Safety Officer (CSO) in West Bay District, Cindi Welcome, has been, over an extended period, assisting the senior citizens in her area of responsibility to complete Hazard Management Emergency Information Pamphlets.  These Emergency Information Pamphlets consist of Family…

Many Cases of ‘Dementia’ May Be Liver Cirrhosis

Adobe Stock A new study of aging U.S. veterans finds that one in every 10 who have been diagnosed with dementia might actually have brain impairments caused by liver cirrhosis. It’s a condition called hepatic encephalopathy, and it’s often treatable,…

End the Wait with Meals on Wheels Cayman Islands

Meals on Wheels Annual EventsBringing the Community Together to Fight Senior Hunger! Community Champions Week: March 17 – 21, 2025: – This March for Meals, we’re shining a spotlight on Community Champions Week! We invite Members of Parliament, community leaders, and corporate partners to step up,…

Cayman: Volunteers Needed for Change for Change Donation Drive

Meals on Wheels is excited to announce the return of its Change for Change Donation Drive, taking place on Friday, 31 January and Saturday, 1 February 2025. The 2024 event exceeded expectations, with over 300 passionate volunteers raising an incredible $60,000…

Cayman: Health Care Community Nurse

From Mary Jean PayacHealthCare Community Nurse -For the Seniors  My name is Kerryann Fearon, and I am the owner and founder of Health Care Community Nurse, a dedicated service for seniors in the Cayman Islands.  At Health Care Community Nurse,…

Rotary Club of Grand Cayman celebrates their Annual Boxing Day Lunch for Senior Citizens

By Colin Wilson Senior citizens across Cayman enjoyed a day of food, laughs, prizes and live music during the 59th Annual Boxing Day lunch held at the First Baptist Church Hall @rotaryclubgc The First Baptist Church Hall was once more the…

2024 Santa for Seniors Gift Drive Launched

This holiday season, Meals on Wheels Cayman Islands is calling on the community to spread love and joy to its 350 clients through the Santa for Seniors gift drive running now through 22 December 2024. For many seniors, the holidays…

This Sleep Problem Could Signal Dementia

Dreamstime By Lynn C. Allison From Newsmax Many studies have linked sleep problems with increased risk for dementia. Previous research determined that individuals who slept fewer than five hours per night were twice as likely to develop dementia, and twice as likely to…

Cayman: CABINET APPROVES THREE SIGNIFICANT AMENDMENT BILLS TO SAFEGUARD AND ENHANCE THE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE, AND OLDER PERSONS

Grand Cayman, 28 October 2024 — The Ministry of Investment, Innovation, and Social Development (MIISD) is pleased to announce that several amendment bills have been approved by Cabinet. The proposed legislative reforms aim to bolster protections for children, young people,…

Vaccines You Need to Stay Healthy Over Age 50

Dreamstime By Lynn C. Allison   From Newsmax Your immune system weakens with age, which makes vaccination against viruses even more important to maintain good health. Dr. Ardeshir Hashmi, director, Center for Geriatric Medicine at Cleveland Clinic, says these immune system changes begin…