Sentence examples for frail charges from inspiring English sources

His apparently frail charges soon become slightly fractious and remarkably independent, and he literally spends day and night tending to their need for baked pasta, television, a sympathetic ear and a touch of affection.

And as with the very young, the grown-ups in charge of the old and frail care more about the ill one's safety than his autonomy or quality of life.

The wife of former French leader Jacques Chirac has angrily denied he is suffering from Alzheimer's disease and is too frail to face corruption charges next month.

In one part of the United Kingdom, both personal and nursing care will be provided free of charge to elderly, frail people who require long-term help.

Even when charges are brought, some frail and elderly victims die before a trial can be held, the report said.

Of course, some services that the NHS originally provided, such as long-term care for frail older people, have long been officially withdrawn; and others, like prescriptions and dentistry, are still provided but subject to charges.

He would start charging co-payments to frail homebound older people who receive home health services.

He was keeping everybody calm while the victim, a frail-looking woman, got ready to press charges.

To increase revenues and keep beds filled, assisted living companies have sought to retain the most frail and dependent residents, who typically are charged for the extra services they need.

One notable observation was that the speed of discharge seemed to depend upon the doctor in charge and his/her attitude to frail elderly people.

Already in charge of her younger siblings and frail mother, Ree knows their future is down to her.