Abuse & Neglect Studies
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In a case with major implications for U.S. nursing homes, the State of Hawaii recently convicted a nursing home operator of manslaughter after an elderly resident died of a massive infection caused by pressure sores. (Am. J. of Forensic Medicine and Pathology)…
Dr. Gerald Zetter Care Centre complaint
Disabled Elderly Denied Access to Mobility Aid
We have been informed that Ms. Weber was sent a letter (attached) stating that she was no longer able to park her scooter inside the building. Ms. Weber is disabled (since 1974, after a horse accident) and relies on the use of her scooter every day to get lunch, groceries, mail and socialize…
Attempted Eviction of Konstanty Stankiewicz
Konstanty (Ken) and Josephine Stankiewicz are upright, honorable persons who have done their best to be good Alberta citizens. He is now eighty seven years of age and she is ninety three years of age…
The Death of my Mother
My mom was 61 yrs old and had a rare form of dementia which affected her ability to do tasks. Her memory was great and she could carry on a conversation well…
Bankruptcy Lawyer Fined For Conflict of Interest
In February, Francoise Belzil was found in conflict of interest in dealings with Budney’s company and a competitor trying to acquire the same proprietary software and source code in 2002. The fine was announced last week following a sanctioning hearing May 4.
Recommended suspension avoided by payment of $10,000
An Edmonton businessman is upset the Law Society [...]
I Need Help
I need HELP ASAP and have not been able to find any. My husband’s two sisters, brother and one granddaughter are euthanizing his mother…
Neglect at the Edith Cavell Care Centre
Enclosed you will find copies of the forms confirming incapacity and my subsequent guardianship of my parents, George and Anne Campbell. I am requesting copies of both their charts in their entirety…
Complaint to Protections for Persons In Care Rejected
Josephine Stankiewicz has been seriously dehydrated, had to be hospitalized, neglected, improper care, has not been bathed for some weeks…
Province Taking Knife to Long-term Care
A few nights ago, I discovered my 75-year-old father trying to eat his soup with a knife…
Institute for the Feeble Minded
I took my first drive down the meandering lanes of Alberta Hospital Edmonton on the dawn of a beautiful autumn day. The mighty specimen trees were in full leaf and just beginning to turn a rich confusion of colour…
Dangerous Drugs Continue to be Prescribed to Seniors: CBC report
Risperdal, Seroquel, Zyprexa & Clozaril
Doctors are continuing to prescribe drugs dangerous to seniors in spite of government warnings, a CBC News investigation reveals.
More than two years ago, CBC News first reported that more than a million seniors were prescribed atypical antipsychotics. Atypical antipsychotics are specific kinds of antipsychotic drugs. They are considered by many experts [...]
Letter to the Honourable Mr. David Hancock Regarding PPCA
For many years, we have met with various persons of government, in regard to effective, enforceable elder abuse legislation….
Edmonton Police Service Defending Nursing Homes
Recently four visiting seniors were summarily removed from the Chapel church service at Rosedale, they were attending with other residents. The police were called and what is most troubling, the police came to ensure that these four seniors were removed and left the grounds.
Elder Abuse or Criminal Negligence?
The week long Fatality Inquiry of November 28/05, was presided over by a Provincial Court Judge and seven lawyers. The lawyers represented Alberta Justice…