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Most Australians unprepared to lose loved ones

About two-thirds of Australians haven't discussed their end-of-life wishes with family as palliative care researchers say the worst time to plan is in a crisis.

AAP · Sep 28

RCN failed to help me when I needed them, pronoun nurse tells Peggie tribunal

Jennifer Melle appeared as a witness in Sandie Peggie’s employment tribunal case against the RCN.

Evening Standard · Sep 28

At 98, Iowa man finally receives diploma 80 years after leaving school

Paul Little left Dallas Center High School in Iowa during his junior year to help support his family, missing the graduation he had expected in 1946. More than 80 years later, the 98-year-old received an honorary diploma at his nursing home. By then, he had also donated $50,000 to support…

The Times of India · Sep 28

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The Doctor Who Proved That Handwashing Saves Lives And How It Destroyed His Career

Before anyone knew germs existed, one obstetrician figured out that doctors were unknowingly carrying death from the autopsy table to the delivery room. Chlorinated lime and a hand wash cut mortality by nearly tenfold. His reward was professional ruin, a breakdown, and being sent to an asylum.

Bored Panda · Sep 28

'You Are Not a Burden': Pope Leo Challenges France's Assisted-Dying Law at Lourdes

Pope Leo XIV told sick and disabled pilgrims at Lourdes that they are not a burden, while warning healthcare workers against assisted dying and urging greater support for palliative care.

International Business Times UK · Sep 27

‘I wanted to help another family’: four surrogates on how they feel about the surrogacy discourse

The Guardian spoke with surrogates across the US about what they think of the controversy surrounding the practice

The Guardian - US · Sep 27

Pope brings message to protect life to French shrine at Lourdes known for miraculous cures

Pope Leo XIV is taking his opposition to euthanasia and medically assisted dying to Lourdes

The Independent UK · Sep 27

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Happy birthday! What deals and discounts does your age unlock?

From a getting part-time job at 14 to receiving a letter from the king at 100, some milestone ages hold advantages in Britain

The Guardian - UK · Sep 26

Concerns raised as woman dies after being unable to reach emergency alarm at London care home

Joan Murphy was not wearing an alarm and could not reach the emergency call bell hanging from her bathroom ceiling when she fell in January

Evening Standard · Sep 26

Family demands answers after man's death in stairwell of an aged-care home

The body's state meant it could not be viewed at funeral home.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 25

Sandie Peggie’s beliefs had 'no bearing' on union decision to refuse support

SANDIE Peggie’s sex and gender beliefs “had no bearing” on the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) union’s decision to refuse her request for…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 25

Weaknesses with Pa. aging department’s oversight could leave older adults at risk, audit finds

An audit reveals significant weaknesses in the Pennsylvania Department of Aging's oversight of agencies tasked with preventing elder abuse

The Independent UK · Sep 24

RCN made me feel like a ‘bigot’, ex-worker tells Sandie Peggie tribunal

Lisa Mackenzie gave evidence on the second day of the nurse’s employment tribunal against the union.

Evening Standard · Sep 24

81-year-old man working to return lost luggage to fund wife’s cancer bills sparks community outpouring

Donald Johnson said he works delivering luggage because nowhere else will hire him

The Independent UK · Sep 23

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The Guardian - UK · Sep 23

Trans row nurse tells tribunal she ‘felt discriminated against’ by her union

Sandie Peggie accuses RCN of failing to adequately support her in dispute over sharing women’s changing room with trans doctor

Evening Standard · Sep 23

Trans row nurse ‘felt discriminated against’ by union, tribunal told

Sandie Peggie is at the centre of a second employment tribunal, this time against the Royal College of Nursing.

The Independent UK · Sep 23

Terminally ill woman behind ‘Deb’s law’ can now choose how she dies

Illinois became the first state in the Midwest, and the 13th state overall alongside the District of Columbia, to pass the measure

Evening Standard · Sep 23

Trans row nurse Sandie Peggie takes nursing union to employment tribunal

The nurse says the RCN failed to support her in the NHS Fife case.

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Newcastle Herald · Sep 23

Luba had a stillbirth. Now she is pursuing a career to help grieving mothers

Why the University of Newcastle graduate studied mental health nursing.

The Times of India · Sep 22

67-year-old teacher moves to Delaware to care for grandchild

Rising childcare expenses are forcing many American parents to seek help from grandparents. Mary Jo Galusha retired early to care for her grandchildren in Delaware. This trend highlights a significant gap in the nation's childcare infrastructure. Grandparents often provide flexible and much-needed support for working families. Many grandparents willingly help…

The Guardian - US · Sep 22

‘Hardships never last’: Jenn Lichter’s path from Colombian orphanage to ultrarunning records

Jenn Lichter’s childhood followed a difficult path. The resilience she gained helped her achieve an unbreakable ultrarunning feat this summer

Bored Panda · Sep 22

72 Things That Did Not Age Well At All (New Pics)

The future is unpredictable. As much as we enjoy making plans and dreaming about what we’re going to do with our lives, those plans can be derailed at any minute. And sometimes, the unexpected makes things from the past look pretty hilarious. Here’s a list of quotes, posts, and more…

The Independent UK · Sep 22

Maria Friedman on playing a 16-year-old at 66: ‘I’m loving every second of it’

INTERVIEW: The veteran actor and director speaks to Louis Chilton about her unique role in the acclaimed musical ‘Kimberly Akimbo’, the brilliance of Stephen Sondheim, and why Brits don’t take musical theatre seriously enough

AAP · Sep 21

Baby bonus not on the cards to halt fertility freefall

Deaths will outnumber births in Australia by 2066, leaving fewer young workers to sustain an ageing population as women face choosing between career and family.

International Business Times UK · Sep 21

Grandmother, 83, Died With Hands Clasped in Prayer After Family Says She Was Euthanised Against Her Will

The family of Brigitte Stegemann alleges she received MAID despite objecting beforehand, disputing her capacity and final consent. No independent findings have established what happened.

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