Injuries at St. Joseph’s Auxiliary Hospital
This lady is under the care of the Office of the Public Trustee and Public Guardian… Note: Contains some graphic images
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Inadequate Care and Untrained Staff
There were countless incidents at the Devonshire Care Centre, where I believe the “medical care” provided to my friend Rita Vallentien’s…
What is Elder Abuse?
In this article, we provide a thourough analysis of what Elder Abuse can be, in its many forms. There are also signs that can help in identifying Elder Abuse.
Abuse of the mentally ill
Physicians have a powerful quasi-judicial position in society in that they can detain lawful citizens behind locked doors and remove all property and human rights…
Government Legislation
The Canadian Human Rights Declaration proclaims that “everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of the person and the right not to be deprived thereof except in accordance with the principals of fundamental justice…
Lawsuit: Elder Advocates et al vs. Crown
We are pleased to announce that Court of Queens Bench, Madame Justice Sheila Greckol has certified this as a class action…
External Links
For more information on elder abuse and other related topics, please take a look at some external sources of information listed here.
Group Homes Licensed by Social Care Facilities Licensing Act
Fire safety is obviously being disregarded. Who could evacuate these helpless persons in the event of a fire?
James Bain: Failure To Provide The Necessities Of Life
Case study of James Bain, including a letter to the Minister of Justice, and photos of his condition. Warning: contains some disturbing images
Emma Kadnar: Diapering of Continent Senior
Further to a meeting of September 25/07, with the Guardians of Emma Kadnar and management staff of the Salem Manor Nursing Home (attached Agenda) there appears to have been no amelioration of Emma Kadnar’s situation…
Do the Elderly Have No Rights At All Anymore?
I have a friend who is fighting for her mother’s rights to be considered competent…
Competency Issues
A commentary on the process of declaring Seniors Incompetant, looking at the Dependent Adults Act, Personal Directives Act, Powers of Attorney Act, and Mental Health Act.
Review of the Dependant Adult Act
A Critical review of the Dependent Adult Act of Alberta…
Victorian-era workhouses still thrive in modern Alberta
I would like to respond to Fred McMahon’s suggestion that the poor belong in the workhouse…
Rights Denied: Dependant Adults Act Issue
On August 15, 2006, Ms. L’Heureux was assessed by the eminent gerontologist, Dr. David Skelton, in regard to mental capacity and capacity to live independently…