Sentences with phrase «elderly vulnerable people»

A leading lawyer believes that changes to the rules on making wills could be risky for elderly vulnerable people.

Not exact matches

«Low - income elderly people are the most vulnerable group in Hong Kong, given the lack of retirement protection,» he said.

That normal includes potential long - term health effects from wildfire smoke, especially for vulnerable groups like pregnant women, infants, the elderly, and people with respiratory impairment, Henderson said.

Supporters have praised the government for supporting the elderly, who are some of the most vulnerable in society, while critics have said increasing the state pension is a ploy to secure votes from older people, the majority of whom vote Conservative.

«And I think particularly elderly and vulnerable people don't realise a blanket may not be enough.»

We only have to imagine ourselves as a newborn — or as helpless as one — to see why responding with sensitivity is one of the most important skills we can cultivate in ourselves, in our children, in the people who care for our elderly, our sick, our disabled, our tiniest, our most vulnerable.

The LEAP programme is cash transfer being implemented by the Department of Social Welfare under the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MOGCSP), aimed at reducing poverty by increasing consumption and promoting access to services and opportunities among the extreme poor and vulnerable households, elderly persons 65 years and above without any support and severely disabled persons without any productive capacity and recently, the extremely poor pregnant women and children under 2 years old.

Uncertainty about the future of post offices is a cause of great concern for elderly and vulnerable people.

Many people, including the elderly, disabled and other vulnerable groups rely heavily on buses to support them in living more independent lives.

He added: «People who are sick, who are vulnerable, who are elderly - I want you to know we will always look after you.

We don't want elderly or vulnerable people to fall through the cracks and we don't want to face unmanageable fees or evidence requirements.

People who are sick, who are vulnerable, the elderly - I want you to know we will always look after you.

«We do not know what Mother Nature has in store for us this winter, but we do know how harmful and even deadly winter temperatures can be for the elderly and to other vulnerable people,» Borough President KATZ said.

«In society, people who are sick, who are vulnerable, the elderly... I want you to know that we will always look after you.

«Such conditions may be uncomfortable for most, but they can be harmful and even deadly to the elderly and to other vulnerable people.

Already, 400,000 people die annually worldwide from the effects of climate change, primarily children, elderly and the poor who are most vulnerable to heat waves, drought, flooding and famine.

«Winter temperatures are just uncomfortable for most of us, but they can be harmful and even deadly to the elderly and to other vulnerable people.

It's not true to say that independence would automatically mean a worse deal for the vulnerable in society, and I don't think most people would be more likely to vote for a side of a referendum which says independence for Scotland will punish the disabled or elderly.

While some people were shot dead, others were simply slaughtered; and it is easy to guess who most of the victims were — children, women and the elderly — clearly the most vulnerable.

We are talking about vulnerable elderly, frail people who are suffering terrifying symptoms, being sedated with current antipsychotics even though its well known that they cause terrible health issues and even death in people with dementia, and have very little benefit.

If they are experiencing negative effects, the elderly and other vulnerable people near wells are likely to also be at risk.

However, prior to changing practice, larger trials are needed to determine whether improvement in these surrogate measures will translate into fracture reduction for vulnerable elderly persons,» the study concludes.

Infected international travelers can accelerate the superbug spread, and domestically there is a large population vulnerable to infection — the frail elderly and people who have compromised immune systems.

High temperatures make it harder for the body to cool off, and they exacerbate air pollution, leading to more hospital visits from people with vulnerable hearts and lungs, particularly the very young and the elderly.

«For vulnerable populations like the elderly and shut - ins, just getting people into cooler, cleaner air could be the difference between life and death,» he said.

For example, the sick people may come into close contact with others who are extremely vulnerable — the elderly, young children, or those who have never been exposed to the infection before.

Further cuts of $ 1108m will be made to the dependency fund for elderly and disabled people in 2013, putting these vulnerable people even more at risk.

The elderly, the very young, pregnant women, and people with otherwise weakened immune systems tend to be most vulnerable.

The NRDC does caution, however, that pregnant women, young children, the elderly, people with chronic illnesses and those with weakened immune systems can be especially vulnerable to the risks posed by contaminated water.

Are there elderly people in the home who may be vulnerable to an overactive pet?

People's homes are also a place where not just children but all of society is vulnerable — especially the very young, the sick, women and the elderly as they are all at home for most of the time.

Climate change impacts add to the cumulative stresses currently faced by vulnerable populations including children, the elderly, the poor, some communities of color, and people with chronic illnesses.

Transport systems that prioritize active transport and rapid transit systems, along with better urban land use, also can help improve access for vulnerable groups, including children, the elderly, people with disabilities, and lower wage earners, enhancing health equity.

Ironically, people in cold regions can be most vulnerable to heat waves, because they are not acclimated to extremely hot weather, and because buildings designed for cold climates may not offer protection against extreme heat and high humidity.32 The elderly and those who do not have access to air - conditioning will likely be less resilient in the face of more frequent heat waves.19

African American and Latino children are two to six times more likely to die from asthma than whites, and the people most vulnerable to smog are children and the elderly.

If the fossil energy lobby wins, the most vulnerable people — children, the elderly, and the ill — will pay the heaviest price.

Identifying vulnerable populations (e.g., the elderly, very young persons, persons with chronic illnesses, or those with altered mental status) and targeting interventions to those most at risk are keys to prevention.

Health professionals need to learn about climate change and related risks to be able to identify vulnerable people, such as the elderly and those with pre-existing conditions, participate in emergency responses and contribute to health system stewardship.

Justice Moldaver then turns to what is described as practical considerations for law enforcement and the administration of justice, at paras. 183 - 6, suggesting that (a) the disclosure of text messages received by a complainant could be challenged by a sender who is alleged to have abused the complainant and thus exposes vulnerable complainants such as children, people with mental disabilities and the elderly (b) the increased need for warrants could strain police and judicial resources in an overburdened criminal justice system and (c) at the trial stage, these repercussions could complicate and prolong proceedings where defendants have standing to challenge searches conducted against collateral targets in large prosecutions.

It is a sad and tragic fact that many of the elderly people in our society are abused and mistreated at the time when they are most vulnerable.

«The laws surrounding euthanasia and assisted suicide exist to protect all Canadians, including those who are most vulnerable, such as people who are sick or elderly or people with disabilities.

In Minnesota, the criminal charge that arises from abuse of an elderly person is frequently called Exploitation Of A Vulnerable Adult, which can include allegations of financial exploitation, physical abuse and / or taking, using or managing the property of an elderly person for the benefit of someone else.

• It can be disheartening to deal with situations where vulnerable elderly persons are being victimized, particularly when other family members are involved.

Most people do not become ill upon exposure, but those with compromised immune systems, such as the elderly, are more vulnerable.

In California, vulnerable elderly persons are protected by a number of laws, starting with the Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act.

The elderly, in particular, are vulnerable to slip and fall accidents with injuries, yet any person walking in a public place at any time, is entitled to be warned of existing hazards which could be present.

This clinical service provides thousands of hours of free legal help to some of Hawai'i's most vulnerable people, including the elderly, troubled and incarcerated youth, veterans, and families living at or near poverty levels.

In 2006, the Wisconsin Legislature amended the existing law to address abuse against elderly people and younger vulnerable adults.

In those states, you must meet low - income guidelines and also be a member of a medically vulnerable group such as a pregnant woman, an elderly person, blind, disabled, or a child.

Because healthcare professionals work directly with vulnerable persons, many of whom are children or elderly, thorough background checks are a necessity.