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SIMARD MD – an evaluation
The SIMARD MD test purports to be a screening tool for the identification of cognitively impaired medically at-risk drivers. It consists of three questions that supposedly identify if a person is cognitively fit to drive. At the beginning of the test the person is given 10 words. He/she must repeat as many as possible. […]
Melissa Ekkelenkamp missing Alberta Hospital patient.
Melissa Ekkelenkamp was admitted to Alberta Hospital a week before she slipped out while under “close observation”. She has not been seen since Wed. morning, July 6/11. According to reports, a ground search with volunteers, was begun at Alberta Hospital on Tues. July 12/11. Family expressed concern for her well being, they have said it’s hard […]
Lorraine Adolph Fatality Inquiry. Half truths, untruths and other irregularities heard at the Inquiry.
1) The Inquiry was told that Lorraine Adolph’s body was found 800 meters from Building # 12, in fact it was 400 meters. 2) The Inquiry was told that on the morning of the incident, the temperature was -2. In fact the morning that Lorraine was allowed to leave Building # 12 unattended, the temperature was -17 with […]
Ministry of Transportation targets Alberta Seniors
The Alberta government is carrying out a pilot project in relation to the licensing of seniors. The protocol carried out in cooperating medical clinics is as follows: When the unsuspecting senior arrives at the medical clinic expecting to have a physical exam, he is led to a room by a registered nurse who administers a […]
Alberta Hospital, another missing patient
– May 28, 1987, Nels Karsten Norregaard was known to be missing from the geriatric unit before noon. His attending physician, Dr. Asad Brahim, (now Director of Alberta Hospital) failed to fill out the Form 8 to notify police of the missing man until evening. June 1, 1987, Norregaard’s certificates had lapsed and therefore on June […]
Lorraine Adolph, Dr.Robert Granger testifies at Fatality Inquiry
According to court testimony, Lorraine Adolph was allowed out of the locked doors of Building # 12 at 11:00 AM, December 4, 2008. On the 2nd day of the Inquiry, the court heard a voicemail from Psychiatrist, Dr. Robert Granger, left for the woman’s family after she went missing, transcribed as following. “Hi, this is […]
Lorraine Adolph, Fatality Inquiry – 1st. Day
December 4/08, 11:00 AM, the day that Lorraine Adolphe was let out for a smoke, the temperature was -18 dropping down to -25 with a heavy wind chill of -35. A testifying constable cited “icy roads, poor visibility, heavy snow, driving and poor walking – see only 100 meters in front of you”. Police who […]
Starvation of Son, Father found criminally responsible
An Edmonton man has been found guilty of starving his autistic son to the point he resembled a “concentration camp victim.” The 59-year-old father was found guilty of failing to provide the necessities of life, unlawful confinement, and assault with a weapon. “He looked like a victim from a concentration camp,” said Crown prosecutor, Chantelle […]
Dr. John van Olm is cited unprofessional conduct for billing deceased patients
Dr. Van Olm billed scores of patients daily at 12 nursing homes & 4 senior citizen lodges and also some decedents. He took money from elderly patient clients. His actions have been criminal however his professional association, the College of Physicians & Surgeons has suspended him for 3 months, a little holiday. This professional is probably […]
The DriveABLE Competence Screen as a predictor of on-road driving in a clinical sample
Research Article “The DriveAble Competence Screen as a predictor of on-road driving in a clinical sample” A research study by Nicol Korner-Bitensky1,2 and Susan Sofer1,3 1School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, 2Centre de recherche interdisciplinaire en réadaptation du Montréal métropolitain, and 3Autonomy-Community-Therapy Inc., Montreal, Quebec, CanadPosted CONCLUSION “As a predictor of on-road failure, the Screen was […]
DriveAble driving test. Say NO.
It has been reported to us that seniors seeking to renew their driving license, who request a physical & a Medical Examination for Motor Vehicle Operators Form from their physician, are being denied the Form. Rather they are being directed to a private agency, DriveAble. Then without the senior’s permission, in violation of all privacy […]
DISCIPLINING SENIORS IN LONG TERM CARE & MENTAL HOSPITALS – VILLA CARITAS
See website -“Disciplining a Nursing Home senior” “Gloria Pickles: Human Rights Complaint at Villa Caritas
Media Coverage for Class Action Lawsuit
A number of news reports have been issued regarding the lawsuit. Below is an aggregation of these reports.
Gloria Pickles: Human Rights Complaint at Villa Caritas
Alleging that since November 2009, until the present, these persons have totally and egregiously contravened the rights of Gloria Pickles…
TRIAL, PROVINCIAL COURT HOUSE, EDMONTON, FRIDAY, March 18, 2011 @ 9:30 AM
Jeanne Marie Hackama, Group Home Owner, “Open Arms”, Charged with Global Assault & Unlawful Confinement of vulnerable resident. April 29, 2010.