Category Archives: HEALTH

“Elderly Bouncers”

Posted on March 12, 2013 by john graham

Slow stream rehabilitation is a thing of the past.    Now they rush elderly people out of hospital faster than they rush them in.    Unblocking beds is almost as vital as unblocking drains.    Hot bedding does not include hot water … Continue reading →

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“Southern Cross Shadow”

Posted on March 10, 2013 by john graham

Eighteen months ago, the Southern Cross Nursing and Residential Care Group was in the headlines every day (see “SOUTHERN CROSS” in the TAG CLOUD for earlier blogs). They were up to their necks in debt and in danger of imminent collapse.  … Continue reading →

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“The More you Walk”

Posted on March 3, 2013 by john graham

I have blogged about the merits of walking before and about the many excuses why I do not do it.  (Click on “WALK FOR LIFE” in the TAG CLOUD). A brisk walk everyday is an easy step on the health … Continue reading →

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“Hooked on Pills”

Posted on February 28, 2013 by john graham

Most children seem to instinctively have an aversion to pills.   That’s why “a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down”. However, by the time we get to our later life years, the number of pills we take can become … Continue reading →

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“Elderly Bouncers”

Posted on February 24, 2013 by john graham

Slow stream rehabilitation is a thing of the past.   Now they rush elderly people out of hospital faster than they push them in.   Unblocking beds is almost as vital as unblocking drains.   Hot bedding, just like hot desking, is becoming … Continue reading →

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” A Step Too Far? “

Posted on February 21, 2013 by john graham

Assisted suicide has been a recurring subject in GrumbleSmiles ever since I wrote about it in my very first blog.   (See “LUCY DIED TODAY” by clicking in the ARCHIVE – MARCH 2010). I have no doubt there is sincerity on both … Continue reading →

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“Chillingly Killing”

Posted on February 12, 2013 by john graham

As I write this blog I am tucked up in bed with the central heating up high.   Outside it’s  minus 4ºC, the ground is covered with 6″ of snow and the roads and footpaths are sheets of ice. It’s Christmas … Continue reading →

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“Magnetic Mice”

Posted on February 10, 2013 by john graham

My mousey friends have again been helping out with research into memory.   Studies have shown that by using a magnetic coil, mouse memory and learning can be improved.   They are already clever little devils.   They will be doing degrees … Continue reading →

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“Long Term Care Fairytale”

Posted on January 31, 2013 by john graham

After 2 1/2 years in power and with only 2 1/2 years left before the next election, the Government is once again beginning to think about the Grey vote. Before the last election, there was a feeding frenzy of discussion, … Continue reading →

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“Dementia Friends”

Posted on January 27, 2013 by john graham

A welcome new initiative by the Alzheimer’s Society is aiming to recruit and train 8,000 volunteers.   They will in turn seek to find one million volunteers to help and support dementia sufferers and their carers. There are estimated to be … Continue reading →

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