I've come to believe that my father was one of the " hidden victims " of the coronavirus pandemic. Doctors suspect that the virus is connected, if indirectly, to a recent surge in Alzheimer's and dementia deaths. "It's one fall, and it sets everything off, " Nicole Fowler, an associate director at Indiana University's Center for Aging Research, told The Wall Street Journal. A fall. Yes. It started with a fall. On April 23 — a date I remember well because it's my birthday — my sister called with the news that my 87-year-old father had fallen in the kitchen of his home. My mother was changing when she heard a thud. An ambulance took him to the hospital and she rushed to follow. She knew he'd be completely confused and wouldn't be able to tell the nurses his home address, let alone his medical history. For five years she had been looking after him, and in recent months this included bathing him, shaving him and making sure that he swallowed his food and not the napkin by the side of his plate.
She added: 'Because we have ten children, people automatically assume we get benefits - but we don't. ' Mr Gale said: 'What is nice is our own work ethics have reflected on our children. 'Oliver works an awful lot of hours; he works all the overtime he can possibly get. ' He added that daughter Emily works full-time at Canterbury Christ Church in Medway. 'I think it is nice for us as parents and is really reflective of us, ' he said. After Isaac's birth - and a warning from doctors - Mr and Mrs Gale have decided not to have more children. The couple admit money is very tight, so they work extra hard to make sure their children do not go without - and saved £100 a week to cover the expensive festive season. Mrs Gale said: 'Don't get me wrong, they aren't spoiled children and don't have anything during the year, except for birthdays and Christmas. 'We make sure they do their club. They don't get pocket money, but if they want to go out with friends we try to give them some - everything has to be scheduled so we know what we are budgeting for. '
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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a very common condition that affects how a woman's ovaries work. There are no exact figures but as many as one in 10 women of childbearing age are thought to have the condition. It's a hormonal disorder which causes the ovaries to become enlarged and to develop numerous small cysts on the outer edges. Symptoms of PCOS include: Irregular periods, in which eggs aren't released properly or at all by the ovaries, which can affect a woman's ability to get pregnant Excess androgen – high levels of 'male hormones' in the body may cause physical signs such as excess facial or body hair Weight gain, which is also triggered by the increase in male hormones and is usually worst on the upper body Thinning hair or hair loss Oily skin or acne While the exact cause of PCOS isn't known, it is thought to run in the family and be triggered by hormones. Insulin resistance, which is a precursor to diabetes and caused by a diet high in sugar, is thought to be a big cause.
There's no cure for PCOS but many of the symptoms can be improved with lifestyle changes such as losing weight and eating a health, balanced diet. Medications are also available to treat symptoms such as excessive hair growth, irregular periods and fertility problems. Source: NHS and Office on Women's Health 'I wouldn't change it for the world. At the end of the day, it was our choice to have this many children and we are very lucky to have them. ' As well as fertility problems, women with PCOS are at higher risk of pregnancy and delivery complications. This includes miscarriage in early pregnancy due to altered hormone levels. Compared to women without PCOS, they may be more likely to get diabetes during pregnancy because their insulin levels are higher. This can lead to a host of problems for the mother and baby. Mrs Gale said: 'I was told I could haemorrhage or get blood clots. But I have always been lucky and I have never had any complications. ' Mrs Gale breezed through her pregnancies, from her oldest son, Oliver, 20, to her youngest, son Isaac, who is one.
The hardworking mother does just one big grocery shop a month and doesn't 'beat around the bush' when it comes to cooking. Mr and Mrs Gale now have more than 100 family photos adorning their five-bedroom home in the seaside town Mrs Gale often gets home from her job at Tesco at 1. 30 in the morning - giving her only a few hours of respite before an especially hectic school run begins (pictured: the family's photo wall) She added: 'They don't have a choice - they all have the same, and it is easier for me. ' Despite admitting there is some tension in the house, everyone sticks together and supports each other. The mother said: 'There is always going to be some sibling rivalry - but they are all pretty good and pull together when they need to. 'Five years ago, my dad had a massive brain aneurysm and it was quite tricky. I had to be at the hospital for six months everyday and they all just pulled together. ' The family do not go out on many trips together but, when they do, Mrs Gale likes everyone to look the part.