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🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

A caregiver at an American nursery gave children laxatives to go home early

A nursery worker in the United States administered laxatives to children so she could leave work early.

Feb 26 • 13:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Pohde has reclaimed nearly 700,000 euros in caregiver support – often due to client errors, but also information gaps at Pohde

The Pohde welfare area has recouped over 689,000 euros in caregiver support payments from clients due to various issues, including clients' errors and lapses in information handling.

Feb 25 • 18:26 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

When You Suddenly Need a Place for Your Child... Extended Same-Day Reservations for Hourly Childcare Until 2 PM

South Korea's Ministry of Education has announced an extension of same-day reservations for hourly childcare services to 2 PM, along with improvements to the caregiver-to-child ratio.

Feb 24 • 03:09 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Between the Forest Cemetery and the Train Tracks: Woman's Body Found in Starnberg

A woman's body has been discovered between a cemetery and train tracks in Starnberg, possibly linked to a missing caregiver.

Feb 23 • 15:15 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

The 'Grandmother' Who Used to Care for Jahnavi Kapoor is Now Surviving in an Old Age Home

A former caregiver of Bollywood actress Sridevi, Shobha Ramchandra Thakur, is now living in an old age home after facing personal tragedies and financial struggles in her later years.

Feb 22 • 13:06 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

FAMILY DRAMA: 102-year-old millionaire gifts fortune to caregiver, children brawl outside the hospital

A 102-year-old millionaire secretly married his 68-year-old caregiver and gifted a significant part of his fortune, which led to a dramatic confrontation involving his children outside the hospital.

Feb 21 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Influencer suspected of running over and killing a woman while performing stunts becomes a defendant in a case

Influencer Jonatas Rodrigues de Sousa has been indicted for the death of caregiver Daiane Alves da Silva, who was killed when he allegedly hit her while performing motorcycle stunts at high speed.

Feb 20 • 17:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Caregiver diverts R$ 115 thousand from elderly woman to go to parties, bars and even buy a motorcycle in Roraima

A caregiver in Brazil has been accused of embezzling R$ 115 thousand from a 74-year-old retired doctor by exploiting her access to the elderly woman's bank account.

Feb 14 • 00:23 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

James and Kimberly Van Der Beek: from a 'bothersome' first meeting in Israel to an unconditional love that overcame pain and fears

James Van Der Beek passed away at 48 after battling colorectal cancer, with his wife Kimberly by his side, whom he credited as his caregiver and superheroine.

Feb 12 • 20:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Son in his 50s kills his mother in her 70s after caring for her for 7 years... sentenced to 5 years in prison

A man in his 50s has been sentenced to 5 years in prison after killing his mother, whom he had cared for during her illness for seven years.

Feb 12 • 07:02 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Seine-et-Marne: Two children aged 9 and 10 arrested after threatening a caregiver with a knife in a home

Two young boys were arrested in Seine-et-Marne for threatening a caregiver with a knife in a youth facility, raising concerns about youth violence.

Feb 11 • 18:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of killing caregiver in Tocantins while performing motorcycle tricks arrested in Cabo Frio

A 20-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with the fatal hit-and-run of a caregiver in Tocantins, Brazil.

Feb 10 • 18:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A caregiver blocked a senior resident's calls in a nursing home and hid the call button in the wardrobe

A caregiver in a nursing home in Finland prevented a resident from calling for help and hid the alert button, prompting concerns about the care system's failures.

Feb 10 • 15:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Faction leader arrested in RJ shopping mall receives house arrest to care for daughters in MT

Ingride Fontinelles Morais, arrested for drug trafficking and organized crime association, has been granted house arrest to care for her young children after her defense argued she is their only caregiver.

Feb 10 • 13:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'I'm a hospice nurse and patients always say the same final thing before they die'

Hospice nurse Julie McFadden shares insights into the common final words spoken by patients, encouraging caregivers to remain present during their loved ones' last moments.

Feb 9 • 02:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

"I don’t need a day off from Erkki," says Tuula Heikkilä, who cares for her spouse – the welfare area disagrees

Tuula Heikkilä, a caregiver for her husband Erkki who suffers from Alzheimer’s, expresses frustration over new welfare policy changes that limit caregiver support.

Feb 7 • 10:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'I wanted to provide a little joy in his life,' says caregiver of community dog found dead with signs of poisoning in MG

A community dog in Brazil named Caramelo was found dead, allegedly poisoned, leading to an outpouring of grief from his caregiver and the local community.

Feb 7 • 08:01 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A few months old wonderful kitten stands out for her small size: loves attention and kisses

Megan, a sensitive kitten rescued in Vilnius, has overcome health issues and formed a loving bond with her caregiver after struggling with her past.

Feb 7 • 07:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ministry of Health launches program to train families of children with ASD or disabilities

The Brazilian Ministry of Health has launched a program aimed at training families and caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or disabilities, making Brazil the first country in the Americas to adopt such a public policy.

Feb 7 • 07:00 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The caregiver Leif Kärnström saved an elderly woman from smoke in a fire

Leif Kärnström, a caregiver, rescued an 88-year-old woman from a smoke-filled house during a fire in Kristinehamn, where she had called for help.

Feb 7 • 04:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Foreign workers are 'essential' and support care and construction fields, even in rural areas

This article highlights the critical role of foreign workers in Japan's care and construction sectors, particularly focusing on a Vietnamese caregiver contributing significantly at a nursing home in Shimonoseki.

Feb 6 • 22:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Stay at home with grandpa, the state pays for it. Radical changes in care consider alimony for parents

The Czech government is considering new support measures for caregivers as the number of dependent seniors is expected to rise significantly over the next decade, including potential caregiver leaves and alimony for parents.

Feb 6 • 12:43 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Caregiver in preschool hits girl with a shoe and mocks her; VIDEO exposes her and she is fired

A caregiver at the Development and Destiny Center in Inglewood, California, was filmed hitting a young girl with a shoe, leading to widespread outrage and her dismissal.

Feb 5 • 15:26 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Two lawyers, a notary, and a caregiver investigated for plundering a wealthy elderly woman with Alzheimer's

Five individuals, including two lawyers and a notary, are being investigated for allegedly exploiting the assets of an elderly woman with Alzheimer's, with the judge granting provisional release under certain conditions.

Feb 5 • 11:42 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

[Exclusive] On my way home, 'Please prepare dinner for my husband'... Forced dual-role of a Philippine caregiver

The article reveals the struggles of Philippine domestic workers in South Korea, highlighting the blurred lines of their duties and the societal expectations imposed on them.

Feb 4 • 06:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Who takes care of the caregiver?: how friendship and family support helped her cope with the death of her husband

Vero Cher, a 56-year-old widow and former teacher, finds solace in her gym routine while grappling with the grief from her husband's death, supported by family and friends through innovative communication methods.

Feb 3 • 06:00 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Study: Personal relationship more important than gender in home care

A researcher welcomes the government's proposal to investigate the choice of caregiver gender in elderly care, highlighting that many users value the quality of care over the gender of the caregiver.

Feb 3 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Carer sacked for 'wholly inappropriate and despicable' treatment of dementia patient in nursing home

A carer named Donna Gillet was dismissed for her inappropriate sexual conduct towards a 77-year-old dementia patient in a nursing home.

Feb 2 • 20:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Woman ‘overwhelmed’ by loneliness killed herself and disabled daughter, coroner says

A coroner reported that Martina Karos took her life and that of her disabled daughter due to extreme loneliness and mental health struggles following a personal crisis.

Jan 16 • 18:10 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Film 'Aisha Can’t Fly Away': Her Wishes Remain Feverish Dreams

In his feature film debut 'Aisha Can’t Fly Away', director Morad Mostafa explores the theme of labor migration through the story of Aisha, a young Sudanese woman who comes to Egypt to work as a caregiver and send money back to her family suffering from the civil war in Sudan.

Jan 15 • 15:05 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Maria's Odyssey Against Bureaucracy and Loneliness: 'The Caregiver Role is Not Assumed, It Happens Suddenly'

The article chronicles María's struggles with bureaucracy and isolation after her husband suffered a cardiac arrest, highlighting her journey of seeking support and learning caregiving skills.

Jan 15 • 01:02 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Rešetar on Increasing the Base for Caregiver Parents: "An Insult to Common Sense"

Suzana Rešetar, a mother of a child with autism and president of the association Sjena, criticized the proposed increase in the base for social benefits for caregiver parents as insufficient.

Jan 14 • 11:16 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Nafpaktos: Thriller with the siblings who burned in their home - Accident or crime?

Two elderly siblings were found dead in their home in Nafpaktos, raising questions about whether their deaths were accidental or criminal, as their caregiver breaks her silence to defend herself against suspicions.

Jan 5 • 18:40 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Starnberg: Elderly caregiver disappeared without a trace

Anke Müller-Schmidt, a 57-year-old elderly caregiver, has been missing for 17 days since she left her Starnberg home in the early morning hours of December 19.

Jan 5 • 13:20 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

A thief violently robs an elderly man at home and fakes a sexual assault because she forgot her bag

A repeat offender, along with two accomplices, violently robbed a sick elderly man in Sagunto while pretending to be a caregiver and later staged a sexual assault claim after leaving her bag behind.

Dec 31 • 10:02 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Life & Tech

Ostrava surgeons listen to music during procedures. 'I can also mix something,' describes the caregiver

Surgeons in Ostrava enhance their surgical experience by listening to music, with a caregiver sharing insights about mixing tracks during operations.

Dec 31 • 07:08 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Pretended to be a home caregiver and emptied houses of people with disabilities, loot over 23,000 euros

A 45-year-old woman was arrested for posing as a home caregiver to rob homes of individuals with disabilities, with losses exceeding 23,000 euros, while also having a criminal record for similar offenses.

Dec 30 • 18:31 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Bestiary – Of Animals and Humans: Papa's Eagle

In spring 2023, a female bald eagle named Leika experienced a devastating loss as her caregiver, who had raised her since she was twelve, suddenly stopped visiting and caring for her, causing immense distress for the monogamous bird.

Dec 30 • 14:23 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Amanda Hernández: 'Being a caregiver is a long-term career'

Psychologist Amanda Hernández highlights the crucial role of La Caixa Foundation's School of Caregivers in supporting those who take on the emotionally and socially demanding task of caregiving.

Dec 30 • 06:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

When the elderly of aging Japan kill their centenarian parents due to 'caregiver fatigue'

Masato Watabe, a 79-year-old man, confessed to killing his mother, citing caregiver fatigue and concerns over her suffering as reasons for his actions.

Dec 28 • 00:01 UTC

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