Care Home

A Minnesota widow successfully advocated for a law change allowing residents of assisted living facilities to drink alcohol at care homes. She argued that older adults should retain freedoms comparable to others despite living in assisted care.

The author describes caring for their mother, Roberta, as she progressed through dementia, highlighting the emotional toll of watching her lose memories and relationships. Key moments include Roberta forgetting family members and the author becoming her primary caretaker.

Loveholidays, an online travel agent, is accused of 'catfishing' customers due to complaints about mouldy accommodations, lost bookings, and a hotel that turned out to be a care home. The company faces multiple allegations of misleading customers with poor-quality or misrepresented properties.

A woman was sentenced to 25 years for abusing children at a care home described as 'run like a prison,' while her 93-year-old boss avoided jail.

Scott Mitchell, Barbara Windsor's widower, discusses the painful decision to send her to a care home and reflects on the hardest lesson learned during four years of caregiving. The article highlights his emotional struggle and insights from living as her carer.

A care home worker was sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexually abusing elderly women with dementia and filming the assaults. The crimes represent a serious breach of trust and duty of care toward vulnerable residents. The case highlights security concerns in care facilities.

Emma, a social robot designed for companionship, was tested at a care home in Albershausen, Germany, where it initially mistook all residents for a man named Peter, causing amusement before malfunctioning. Later, Emma engaged Waltraud, a resident, in a calm conversation about flowers, showcasing its AI capabilities.

A care home manager administered a Covid vaccine to a vulnerable woman while she was restrained, leading to disciplinary action. The individual was struck off the register for professional misconduct.