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The Case For "Privacy Rooms" in Nursing Homes
If you fear growing old, here's one more thing to worry about: it's almost impossible to have sex in a nursing home.
An op-ed in the LA Times this week explains why "privacy rooms" — places where residents can do anything they want — are necessary if the elderly are to retain their right to sex. See, basic privacy is elusive in most residences.
Over 90 Percent of Nursing Homes Violate Safety Standards
While senior centers spice themselves up for baby boomers, nursing homes often provide dangerous conditions for their residents. About 1.5 million Americans live in the nation’s 15,000 nursing homes, and life can be scary and void of dignity for this vulnerable population. In a report issued Monday, a federal investigator identified violations in over 90 percent of US nursing homes, finding that for-profit institutions are more likely to have problems.
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Front Page: Nursing Home Gunman Kills 8, Faces Charges
- After a gunman in North Carolina killed eight people in a nursing home yesterday, police are investigating whether his estranged wife's employment there had something to do with it. The man faces eight counts of first-degree murder. — ABC News
- The Obama administration pushed out GM's chairman yesterday, and urged Chrysler to form a partnership with Italian car maker Fiat if it wants more government aid.
Très Bizarre: Australian Brothels Offer Seniors a Discount
Next week is National Seniors Week in Australia. In order to get in the spirit, Melbourne brothels and escort services are offering a senior discount! Any brothel or escort aligned with Australian Adult Entertainment will be offering anywhere from $5 off, to a full 50 percent discount on sexual services.
WTF?! (Scary Clowns In Nursing Homes Edition)
I know these clowns are well-intentioned, but if "clowns are scary" is a cliché, why on earth would a gaggle of clowns in front of easily-startled elderly folks with heart conditions be a good idea? And has any phrase struck more terror in your heart than "outnumbered by clowns"?! ACK!
The Old Folks Are Still Getting It On!
I bet most of you don't like to think about your parents having sex, but what about your grandparents? Even if the thought makes you cringe, past research shows that men and women up into their '80s are still getting it on! A recent article on MSNBC touches upon this topic.
Handle This: He Has a Secret Fetish
Your boyfriend feels like your sex life needs a pick me up, but he doesn’t seem too thrilled when you suggest different positions. Instead, he says that he has his own idea, but he wants it to be a surprise.
The next night when you get home, he’s in the bedroom waiting for you.
Sick? US Hospitals Deport Patients, Israelis Interrogate Them
Security and financial concerns are preventing some patients' ability to receive medical care both in the US and Palestine.
American hospitals are independently deporting seriously ill or injured undocumented immigrants because of the financial burden, according to an extensive report in the New York Times. Without any intervention of federal or state officials, hospitals privately employ ambulances, air ambulances, or commercial plans to send home immigrants that can't find US nursing homes that will accept them without insurance.
Hillary Clinton Suspends Campaign and Endorses Obama
Hillary Clinton has just ended her bid for the White House within walking distance of the 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue residence she's fought the past 17 months to call home again.
Previewing the contents of the speech to supporters this week, Clinton said, "I have said throughout the campaign that I would strongly support Senator Obama if he were the Democratic Party's nominee and I intend to deliver on that promise."
The promise was just delivered on in a speech at the National Building Museum in DC.
Sante Fe's "Robin Hood" Tax, Rich to Pay For Police Housing?
If you have a fancy mansion in Santa Fe, NM, you might be asked to foot the bill subsidizing more affordable housing for local public servants like police officers and nurses. The Santa Fe City Council voted this week for a special election next Spring to decide on a one percent fee to be added to house sales that top $650,000. If that sounds like a lot, it's not an uncommon price tag for houses in the area, and it's keeping those who serve the community, from living there.
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