Last Sunday, left alone at Leisureworld Caregiving Centre

on O’Connor Dr., 78 yr. old Florence RoseCoxon, who

suffered fromAlzheimer’s disease, struggledto slide free

from the restrainingbelt at her waist, butthe strap caught

her throat and strangled her.

Det. Sgt. Al Haunts, of 54 Division in Scarborough, Ont. said

yesterdaythat police believe Coxon died from “asphyxiation”

on Sundaynight at the nursing home.

David Cutler, CEO of Leisureworld, said he is “confident” that

rulesaround the use of restraints were followed.

Adapted from Toronto Star May 3, 2008

May 3, 2008