Tag: elderly care

Wilmington, North Carolina caretaker caught on video forcing elderly man (suffering dementia) with soiled diaper to walk street to teach him lesson. Episode leads to New Hanover County Sheriff's Office getting involved. Viral video shared by neighbor, Jonathan Pigford...

Richard James Hoesing, Perry, Iowa man, kills his chronically ill wife 'to put her out of her misery' as he is now charged with first degree murder.  Define humane? An Iowa man is facing murder charges after telling police he...

Jada Harris and Shy’Tiona Bishop, Florida health workers arrested abusing dementia patient on live stream at Melbourne nursing home because they thought it was funny.  ‘Help me!’ Two Florida health workers have been arrested and charged with taunting and abusing...

Heidi Matheny, Eaton, Ohio woman confesses to drowning 93 year old grandmother, Alice Matheny, because she couldn't afford her nursing care.  When family members resort to drastic actions when faced with the almost impossible.... An Ohio woman has admitted to drowning...

How to get your elderly parents the necessary help while at a nursing home. Keeping tabs on operations of a facility, addressing potential red flags and where to turn for assistance.  When caring for your elderly parents, it is crucial...

Glenn Smith, Arlington, Virginia man survives off Coca Cola for five days before being rescued after falling at his home.  'Coke Adds Life.' An elderly man unable to get up after falling in his Virginia home last week, survived off...