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,… Continue Reading
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State Steps In After Second Episode Involving Patient Elopmement At Same Facility
Posted in Elopement & WanderingI 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,… Continue Reading
Insight On The State Of Nursing Homes From The Director Of Michigan Disability Rights Coalition
Posted in National Nursing Home IssuesThe 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… Continue Reading