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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.
FATALITY INQUIRY – ERNA SCHLOGEL – June 21, 22, 2010
1) An Edmonton based physician, attended at the Radway Long Term Care Center & prescribed a neuroleptic drug for a patient whom he did not first go to interview, assess or see nor did he ever go to see her. He had no record of having prescribed the drug for Mrs. Schlogel. He prescribed the drug on the […]
Landowners’ rage sparks review of new laws
Indeed. A series of bills passed in the last few years has given government unprecedented powers to control private land and even “extinguish” owner’s rights without compensation. This has resulted in outrage by landowners. However to date there has been no widespread outrage at government which has deliberately legislated the violation of citizenship rights & Charter Rights of […]
FATALITY INQUIRY, LOUIS FONG SUE
The Alberta Provincial court launched an inquiry to investigate the details surrounding the strangulation death of Fong Sue Louis. Mrs. Louis died in August 3, 2008 at the Beverly Centre Midnapore AgeCare centre in Calgary, AB. The inquiry was told that her seatbelt had trapped her by the neck. Witnesses said that she was suffering from […]
AISH GROUP HOMES
UNLICENSED, UNREGULATED, UNMONITORED Provincial authorities take no steps to ensure severely disabled Albertans use their government support cheques to pay for safe, clean or licensed accommodations, a government spokesman acknowledged Wednesday. It came to light Thursday that dozens of people were using Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped cheques to pay rent in five unlicensed Love and […]
DOG’S DEATH IN CAR CRASH LEADS TO ANIMAL CRUELTY CHARGES AGAINST DRIVER
An Edmonton man faces charges including cruelty to animals after a speeding vehicle hit a parked car on Jasper Ave. killing a dog inside. Conversely however, note our website, “Vehicular injury Homicide”. Three Albertans died and one was severely injured. However, no apparent charges laid, only dead silence and failure to call a Fatality Inquiry. […]
AGING POPULATION, POLICY FRAMEWORK
The November 2010, Aging Population, Policy Framework strongly appears to be the repeat of many such Reports. Unfortunately, as with most of these reports, there is no emphasis on implementation. The 41 page Aging Population, Policy Framework Report provides less than half a page to address implementation. – 1999 Broda Report, Healthy Aging – January 1999 […]