News for October 10th, 2008

Nursing home advocates fight to change crime-reporting statutes

When neglect or abuse is suspected against an nursing home resident, state statutes say the incident should be reported to the Department of Human Services or the Sheriff’s department.

Jack Crow believes the first call should be to the police.

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California budget cuts jeopardize nursing home resident advocates

John may have been 92 years old and living in a nursing home, but he was no fool. When doctors discovered gangrene on the toes of his left foot, they ordered the toes be removed to save his life. Despite John’s protests, the person assigned to be his power of attorney scheduled the surgery anyway.

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