Nursing Home Abuse: Janitor Accused Of Sexually Exploiting An Alzheimer's Patient
I was sickened to see another report of a janitor at the MediLodge Nursing Home (Michigan) who was caught by his co-workers sexually assaulting a patient at the facility. Perhaps the only positive aspect of this episode of nursing home abuse is that the man's co-workers immediately reported the incident to the police. Presently, the janitor remains in police custody and formal charges will be forthcoming. Episodes such as this serve as a reminder that we all need to be looking after all nursing home patients--- even those we may never suspect may be victims of sexual abuse....
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State Steps In After Second Episode Involving Patient Elopmement At Same Facility
I think its downright scary when facilities fail to learn from their mistakes. Of course, --- any person, --- any facility can make a mistake one time, but when the same errors are repeatedly made I feel there is well deserved cause for concern. An episode of a patient wandering from Brentwood Assisted Living facility, would normally not be a particularly noteworthy event--- especially since the eloping woman will hopefully recover from her injuries. What deservedly brings more attention to this incident is the fact that this was the second patient to wander from this facility this year! In the...
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Insight On The State Of Nursing Homes From The Director Of Michigan Disability Rights Coalition
The most recent portion of my attempt to get insights on the state of nursing homes comes from Norm DeLisle, the Executive Director of Michigan Disability Rights Coalition. Norm has an extensive background advocating for seniors in Michigan. Thanks Norm! Who are you and what type of work do you do? My name is Norm DeLisle, and I am the Executive Director of Michigan Disability Rights Coalition. MDRC is a training and policy impact organization. We have collaborated with senior advocates for nearly a decade in advancing nursing home and long term care reform in Michigan. What are some positive...
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