Fox News reported the tragic and entirely preventable death of Alvera Meuti at Avenue Warrensville Care and Rehabilitation Center highlights systemic failings that go beyond individual negligence and point directly to facility-level shortcomings. Ms. Meuti used a wheelchair because she was unable to walk. The facility staff left her outside in the cold for over
A recent study led by Professor Yong Suk Lee at the University of Notre Dame highlights the transformative potential of robotics/AI in nursing homes. The findings, based on facilities in Japan, show that integrating robots not only improves patient outcomes but also boosts employee retention, an issue the U.S. elder-care industry desperately needs to address.
Trump’s pardons and commutations include dozens of people who assaulted police officers with baseball bats and chemical sprays. Prosecutors had video and photographic evidence of their crimes. Most admitted guilt and pleaded guilty to the charges. They include those who plotted to use violence to stop the peaceful transfer of power. Daniel Rodriguez beat Officer
The recent clemency granted to James Burkhart, the convicted former CEO of American Senior Communities (ASC), is detrimental to those advocating for accountability in the nursing home industry. Burkhart orchestrated a $19 million fraud scheme that misdirected funds that should have been used for improving the care of vulnerable residents. His scheme exploited resources that
After seeing Trump’s speech, I recall an article which highlights the stark realities faced by individuals diagnosed with dementia and the families supporting them. The findings emphasize how life expectancy and the likelihood of nursing home admission vary based on factors like age, type of dementia, and location, underscoring the complexity of care planning. Patients
The Jan. 6 prosecutions were initiated and overseen by Trump’s handpicked U.S. attorney in Washington and the F.B.I. director. They had the support of most Republicans, including Senator John Cornyn of Texas, who said: “Those who planned and participated in the violence that day should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.” Twice
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