Dysfunction killed thousands of America's vulnerable elderly during COVID. This change could save lives next time The author of a new book maintains that some—if not many—of those deaths didn’t need to happen. Fortune · Dec 20, 2024
Accused nursing home rapist hit with murder charge A man who allegedly sexually assaulted an elderly woman in an aged-care home has had his charges upgraded to murder a year after her death. AAP · Dec 13, 2024
‘They keep each other young’: couple aged 102 and 100 set record for oldest newlyweds Marjorie Fiterman and Bernie Littman met at Philadelphia nursing home after both of their longtime spouses died The Guardian - US · Dec 12, 2024
Louisiana nursing home residents kept in dank warehouse during hurricane offered $9 million settlement As the hurricane approached, the nursing home’s owner moved hundreds of residents into a building in the town of Independence, roughly 70 miles (110 kilometers) northwest of New Orleans. The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2024
Settlement offers nearly $9M to Louisiana nursing home residents kept in warehouse during hurricane Some residents of seven Louisiana nursing homes who were sent to ride out 2021's Hurricane Ida in a warehouse are being offered shares of a nearly $9 million settlement The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2024
Planning for old age? Here’s what the aged care changes mean for you Last week, Parliament passed sweeping reforms to Australia’s aged care system. These “once-in-a-generation” changes, set to begin next year on July 1, aim to improve how care is provided to older Australians at home, in their communities and in nursing homes. The Conversation · Dec 5, 2024
Nursing home staffing rule in limbo as Trump 2.0 approaches - Roll Call A Biden rule aimed at providing ample staffing for nursing homes may be rolled back either by Republicans in the lame duck or by Trump. Roll Call · Dec 4, 2024
Kristian White suspended from NSW police after being convicted over 95-year-old’s death White was found guilty of the manslaughter of Clare Nowland, whom he shot with a Taser at a nursing home The Guardian - AU · Nov 27, 2024
Cop Fatally Tasered Grandmother In Nursing Home Clare Nowland used a walker and suffered from dementia at a nursing home in Australia International Business Times · Nov 27, 2024
Police Officer Found Guilty Of Tasering Nursing Home Resident A police officer convicted of manslaughter for using a Taser on a 95-year-old nursing home resident in Sydney, sparking discussions on law enforcement conduct. Top News · Nov 27, 2024
Afternoon Update: police officer guilty of nursing home manslaughter; Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire begins; and a meth-soaked cow onesie A jury found Sen Const Kristian White guilty of manslaughter after he discharged his Taser at great-grandmother Clare Nowland The Guardian - AU · Nov 27, 2024
Police officer who Tasered 95-year-old care home resident convicted of manslaughter Nowland, a nursing home resident, fell and fatally hit her head after being tasered The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024
Police Officer Found Guilty Of Manslaughter In Nursing Home Incident A tragic incident in a nursing home leads to a police officer being found guilty of manslaughter for fatally shocking a 95-year-old woman with a Taser. Top News · Nov 27, 2024
Kristian White’s future with NSW police ‘under consideration’ after being found guilty of 95-year-old’s manslaughter State police commissioner says ‘this should never have happened’ after guilty verdict over Clare Nowland’s death The Guardian - AU · Nov 27, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Nov 18, 2024 Police officer who tasered Clare Nowland tells court taking knife from her hand came with ‘high risk’ Sen Const Kristian White says situation with 95-year-old carrying knife ‘was not going to be resolved without the use of force’
Top News · Nov 15, 2024 Deadly Nursing Home Fire In Zaragoza Kills 10 Residents Tragic fire at a nursing home near Zaragoza, Spain, claims 10 lives. Investigation ongoing. Challenges of natural disasters highlighted in the country.
Top News · Nov 15, 2024 Tragic Nursing Home Fire Claims 10 Lives In Spain Tragic fire at a nursing home in Spain claims 10 lives, with 2 critically injured. Investigation ongoing.
Kiplinger · Nov 14, 2024 How to Create a Retirement Income Plan to Cover Caregiver Costs Getting all of your assets to work together is key to having enough retirement income to pay for caregivers and other long-term care needs.
Bored Panda · Nov 13, 2024 “Absolutely Inhumane”: Cop Who Fatally Tasered 95YO Woman In Nursing Home Reveals Reason "Inhumane." An Australian police officer is facing trial for fatally tasering a 95-year-old woman. His defense argues that the woman was dangerous and was armed with a knife. The post “Absolutely Inhumane”: Cop Who Fatally Tasered 95YO Woman In Nursing Home Reveals Reason first appeared on Bored Panda.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 13, 2024 Nurse at aged care home where Clare Nowland was tasered had ‘never seen anything like that’, court hears Sen Const Kristian White’s manslaughter trial also told 95-year-old displayed behaviour consistent with moderate to severe dementia
The Guardian - AU · Nov 12, 2024 NSW police officer said ‘got her … grab it’ after Tasering Clare Nowland in nursing home, court hears Kristian White Tasered 95-year-old in Cooma nursing home after she refused to drop knife. He has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter
The Guardian - AU · Nov 11, 2024 Police officer who tasered Clare Nowland, 95, claims he wanted to avoid ‘violent confrontation’ Kristian White, 34, formally pleads not guilty in NSW supreme court at start of trial that could last three weeks into 2023 nursing home tasering
The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2024 100-year-old Royal Air Force veteran will join UK memorial service for the first time Michael Woods has visited his wife, Mary, every day since she moved into a nursing home two years ago
AAP · Nov 2, 2024 Nurse suspended over COVID-19 lockdown baby shower A nurse has been suspended after briefly attending a baby shower held at a nursing home during one of Victoria's COVID-19 lockdowns.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 2, 2024 Borderlands, Civil War and Scorsese on the Beatles: what’s new to streaming in Australia in November Plus Ted Danson goes undercover in a nursing home, an Aussie Christmas film with a cute dog, and the skimpy, zany world of Barbarella