Six types of elder abuse and neglect in Nursing Homes
When you hear the word “abuse,” you tend to only think of physical injuries, but it’s much more complex than that. The reason elders are put into nursing homes is to receive the care and support they need that their…
Why the Cayman Islands are renowned for their accessibility
In recent years, over 26 million adults with disabilities have traveled for business or pleasure, taking an impressive 73 million trips. Disabled travelers have many challenges to overcome; for instance, around 72% reported that they had encountered major obstacles with airlines and…
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Spine health is important at Thanksgiving Dinner
By Dr. Ken Hansraj For Immediate Thanksgiving Release 1. Maintain good posture the entire time. Proper digestion only occurs when we are sitting up straight. Good posture is defined as ears aligned with the shoulders and the “angel wings,” or the shoulder…
Cayman: 10 COVID cases found at Pines Retirement Home
From the Pines CEO Mrs. Lynda Mitchell In view of the widespread COVID – 19 cases within our communities, The Pines Retirement Home tested all of its residents and a number of staff members on Friday 19th November 2021. The…
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Project Storm Break Funds Get Haitian Credit Unions Back Up and Running
$45,000 grant went toward purchase of tents, IT supplies in aftermath of August earthquake MADISON, Wis.—A $45,000 grant issued through Worldwide Foundation for Credit Unions’ Project Storm Break program helped six Haitian credit unions get back to serving their members despite an…
Midlife vision troubles linked to depression risk for women
From Newsmax Midlife vision problems could increase women’s risk of depression, new research suggests. Rates of eye problems and depression rise during midlife, but knowledge about how vision affects depression at that time has been limited. The new study identified…
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Automobili Lamborghini together with Movember for men’s health
On 6 November, from New York to Sydney, 1,500 Lamborghinis on parade to support the cause Sant’Agata Bolognese, 28 October 2021 – Throughout the month of November, Automobili Lamborghini will officially join as a partner of Movember, the world’s leading men’s…
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Vaccinated elders reflect on pandemic travel– BASIL SPRINGER COLUMN (OCTOBER 18, 2021)
“The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps.” – Proverbs 16:9 Three weeks ago in this column, I shared a story about how we as vaccinated elders managed the outward journey (Trinidad to Barbados) of our…
Older Persons Month wraps up
Cayman: Older Persons Month wraps up with Ambassadors Luncheon Grand Cayman, 2 November 2021 – Seniors who are role models in their districts and were selected by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) as Older Persons Month Ambassadors in…
Cayman: Booster programme continues for persons 50 and over
The COVID-19 vaccination clinic will continue to administer booster shots to persons age 50 and over, the clinically vulnerable and healthcare workers. The 3rd dose of the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine must be administered at least 6 months after the 2nd dose….
