We as a society should do our best to uphold the practice of justice that reflects American principles. Older individuals are socially isolated within our society and are at the forefront of abuse and neglect, especially within nursing homes. Vulnerable adults deserve better. To grow old with peace and dignity. Families are paying thousands of
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WTOP reported a class action lawsuit against the Maryland Department of Health for allowing 181 facilities to go more than 16 months without the annual inspection reports. The late reports show a pattern of abuse, neglect, and low-quality care for residents. The complaints and inspections left undone leave residents helpless to harmful abuse and neglect. One
AARP is a senior advocacy group that has pressured Congress to move forward with the “long overdue nursing home staffing mandate.” The group has vowed to resist any measures to overturn safe staffing. The minimum safe staffing level in facilities helps meet the safety needs of the residents and protect the residents’ rights. AARP opposes
CBS12 reported on the tragic case of Kathleen Menard. Harbor Place assisted living facility accepted her as a resident. In July 2017, the Facility allowed the 97 year old vulnerable adult to ambulate without supervision or assistance in an outside courtyard. Menard slipped off her motorized scooter, lying in the extreme Florida heat. A visitor
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