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Nursing home staff members who believe a resident is being exploited can submit concerns online
Read full article: Nursing home staff members who believe a resident is being exploited can submit concerns onlineIf a staff member knows or has reason to believe that someone is taking financial advantage of a nursing home resident they now have a direct line to investigators.
Casey Kasem’s daughter pushes Michigan lawmakers to pass elder abuse bills
Read full article: Casey Kasem’s daughter pushes Michigan lawmakers to pass elder abuse billsThe daughter of the legendary radio-super icon Casey Kasem wrapped up a tour in Michigan where she spoke to courts and lawmakers about elder-care and the need for reform when it comes to the powers of court-appointed guardians and conservators.
Employee charged with attacking Alzheimers patient at West Bloomfield nursing home
Read full article: Employee charged with attacking Alzheimers patient at West Bloomfield nursing homeWEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. Police said it may have happened so he could steal her jewelry. Stacey Mercer is facing Elder Abuse Charges for an attack on a 69-year-old woman with Alzheimers disease at the Villa at Green Lake Estates in West Bloomfield. On July 20, 2020, Administration at Green Lake Estates was contacted by the West Bloomfield police about a residents missing ring. Administration at Green Lake Estates immediately cooperated with the West Bloomfield police and partnered with them to facilitate his arrest on July 21, 2020. Villa at Green Lake Estates will continue to cooperate fully with West Bloomfield police.