Why People are Caring Less for the Aged in UK

Why people are less concerned about the elderly in the UK today is not surprising considering the changes that have occurred in our society over the past decades and the problems we face in 2010, sadly background upbringing has eroded slowly over the years for many reasons with most people taking a more relaxed attitude towards values that were once considered important for everyone’s welfare.

I could not explain the reasons for the incredible indifference and couldn’t care less attitude towards the elderly and mentally incapable better than the article by Melanie Phillips in The Daily Mail Nov 18th 2009 I urge everyone to read it again and bear it in mind as the forth coming election approaches.
Please click on this link
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/debate/article-1228768/The-state-cares-old-WE-care-them.html

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What Happens When a Carer Drops Dead

It should be obvious to everyone that if a sole carer who is caring for a loved one at home dies suddenly when there is no help or support and lies undiscovered for days that their disabled loved one then left without their carer will suffer terribly and certainly die horrifically too.

It comes as no surprise to me that this tragedy which I have been warning everyone about on healingspur for the past three years would happen if elderly carers at home were not given the help and attention they desperately need. There are thousands of hidden carers many who know that when they seek help they are given a pass the buck attitude and then ignored, no wonder that the elderly become recluse and afraid to let their situation be known. When there are no relatives to help even if there are kind neighbours as reported in The Daily Mail today 13.1 2010 regarding the dreadful deaths of Derek Randall 76yrs his wife’s sole carer despite not being able to lift her, and his disabled wife Jean 79yrs who was doubly incontinent and unable to walk. Surely it would not be too much to ask the authorities to take notice of a neighbour’s request for help for the couple, it is an outrage that when Heather Footitt neighbour phoned Age Concern helpline she was rudely told not to intervene and more or less told to mind her own business.

The accusation against Britain’s largest Charity for the elderly emerged as Northamptonshire County Council claimed the Randalls had been visited by The Health and Social Services staff throughout December and beforehand, if that is so why was nothing done and they were left to die in the freezing cold with a single bar heater and only the gas rings on the cooker to heat their house. There is no excuse for this. We can only hope that Health Minister Mike O’Brian not only investigates this matter but bears in mind that something sensible and fair must be done for all carers as a priority because if not this will happen again.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1242384/Pensioners-dead-home-peak-UKs-Big-Freeze-spark-inquiry-care-failures.html

If you know of any elderly person, or persons on their own please at least ask if they need help and let it be known in whatever way you can, as a society we should not allow children, or the elderly to suffer.

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footnote
The unusual extreme weather in the UK has encouraged some people to help each other during the heavy snowfall, and cope with the icy roads and pavements, it is a good sign that what ever happens in the future we can all work together when needs be, don’t just think about it, do it.

The Second Week Into 2010, GM, and Grey Goo!

I do not begin the new year 2010 worrying about the future but with great concern for everyone near and far, as we approach the future there is a growing recognition of an insidious apathy that has enveloped the majority who have put their trust in those in power and authority who have instigated laws and decisions for their own advantage. It is good that there is now hope as we realise that by working together we can change things for the better, it is a choice everyone has to make regarding all that we can do to help to change what ever is wrong be it large or small, even those things in our personal lives count. It is important to prioritise our health for it is obvious we can do nothing without it. There are amazing and wonderful advances being made in medicine today but of little use if we are unable to benefit from them, and much more research is needed in areas that concern all of us.

Recently reported is the decision now being made to introduce a massive expansion of GM foods into the UK, and those that contain nanoparticles, as yet there is no guarantee that hi-tech products are to be labelled as containing nanoparticles –microscopic compounds that can worm their way into the brain, liver and kidneys with unknown consequences. We most certainly do have a right to know what is being put into our bodies, it is also our responsibility and imperative for us all to aquaint ourselves to what will undoubtedly affect ourselves and our children for generations to come.

GM FOODS

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2010/jan/07/gm-food-revolution-plans-dismissed

Become conversant to the two sides of the debate

http://www.actionbioscience.org/biotech/sakko.html

Nanos Grey Goo in Food

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1241506/Britain-maybe-swamped-nanoparticle-grey-food.html

This is a great song till the last word, cry maybe, but never say die.
That’s life Frank Sinatra


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Happy New Year 2010, There is Hope

I would like to start this New Year 2010 with some good news that chases away any dark clouds that may seem to be on the horizon in our lives, what ever adversities we may face in what may appear to be a bleak future it is good to remember that it is our decisions that will help to create a better world, how we live our lives in a good, righteous and just way through the bad times is what will bring balance to all. The outcome is victory for humanity and our beautiful Planet Earth. Everything we face with courage and faith to achieve this is worthwhile for ultimately the news is good not bad, nothing good and necessary to creation was ever created to be destroyed it is as infinite as our universe and those beyond, look to the stars and be grateful for everything. We can learn so much from nature and the best film to begin 2010 with which shows how success can be achieved by working together is this one, enjoy and a very happy and successful new year to everyone.

May we take care of our families, each other, and our habitat



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