elderly care

Two Employees Charged in Assisted Living Resident’s Death After Overnight Lockout

A 79-year-old resident of Aspira Traditions in Oshawa died from exposure after wandering outside the building on March 31, 2023, and being unable to re-enter due to locked doors. Two employees, Padmini Kisseur and Danika Harrison, are charged with criminal negligence causing death and failing to provide necessaries of life. The woman, described as vulnerable, exited the building around 7:30 p.m. and was found deceased the following morning. The ongoing investigation seeks further information from anyone with relevant knowledge.

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No prison for a nursing home owner who sent 800 residents to ride out a hurricane in squalor

As I read about the nursing home owner who sent 800 residents to ride out a hurricane in squalor, my heart broke for the vulnerable individuals who suffered immensely as a result of his negligence. The horrifying conditions they were subjected to, with wet floors, leaking ceilings, overflowing toilets, and a lack of food and water, are utterly unacceptable. It is unfathomable to comprehend how someone could treat elderly and infirm individuals in such a callous and inhumane manner.

The fact that seven of the evacuees lost their lives, with five of the deaths classified as storm-related, is a tragic and preventable outcome.… Continue reading