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One million older people in need 'struggle alone'
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21 Oct 2015, 08:36by annie
A million older people in England struggling with everyday tasks, such as washing and dressing, are being left to fend for themselves, campaigners say.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-34576012
Re: One million older people in need 'struggle alone'
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21 Oct 2015, 12:12by maureenho
It's not good but there are a lot of people who refuse to accept any help at all.
Re: One million older people in need 'struggle alone'
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21 Oct 2015, 14:29by annie
You are right MO, they are often too proud to ask for help, don't like their finances being poked into and also often, still have memories of the workhouse, which is really scary for them
Re: One million older people in need 'struggle alone'
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21 Oct 2015, 15:20by wendy
I put this on our front page this morning.
You cant be receiving our posts.
please let me know
http://chill4uscarers.co.uk/one-million ... more-13319
Re: One million older people in need 'struggle alone'
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21 Oct 2015, 15:22by wendy
Ann it does say you are a subscriber.
look in your junk please.
Re: One million older people in need 'struggle alone'
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21 Oct 2015, 17:10by annie
Wendy, my filter doesn't always work and dumps non-junk in the junk folder occasionally & don't check it daly
Re: One million older people in need 'struggle alone'
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21 Oct 2015, 17:14by wendy
I will remember to post on here that I have posted on front page.
Don't,t worry about it.
Re: One million older people in need 'struggle alone'
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22 Oct 2015, 00:31by Honey
I agree with Annie.
Re: One million older people in need 'struggle alone'
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23 Oct 2015, 17:47by JaneJ
I think Annie makes good points