This morning, a feature I wrote for Chatelaine went live. In it, I write about Bob and Maria, residents of long-term care facilities, and the struggles that Jo-Anne and Nizi, their respective daughters, endure to keep them safe. You can (and should!) read the feature here.
Your article was excellent but I have to say that family advocating for their loved ones is not encouraged and many, many advocates have been punished for doing so.
Family members have been barred or outright unlawfully trespassed from seeing their senior parents, disabled children and friends living in homes.
The culture of fear for speaking out is palpable in seniors’ homes.
I, for one, am being sued for 4.5 million dollars for speaking out with others at City View Retirement in Ottawa.
Whistle blowing has had many consequences for many advocates.
Your article was excellent but I have to say that family advocating for their loved ones is not encouraged and many, many advocates have been punished for doing so.
Family members have been barred or outright unlawfully trespassed from seeing their senior parents, disabled children and friends living in homes.
The culture of fear for speaking out is palpable in seniors’ homes.
I, for one, am being sued for 4.5 million dollars for speaking out with others at City View Retirement in Ottawa.
Whistle blowing has had many consequences for many advocates.
Don’t hesitate to contact me at Accestoseniorsanddisabled@gmail.com or 613 222-5798.