Family of Mental Health Patient Found Dead in Woods Files Lawsuit
The man’s sisters are suing several parties after he wandered away from an appointment and was found dead three months later.
The man’s sisters are suing several parties after he wandered away from an appointment and was found dead three months later.
The patients died from environmental heat exposure after Hurricane Irma knocked out the power to its central air conditioning.
A study conducted by the University of South Florida suggests nursing home patients have a higher chance of dying if evacuated.
Patient accounts suggest that the husband shot and killed his wife, although investigators will not confirm that the man had a weapon.
The patient barricaded himself in his room at Covenant HealthCare until officers gained entry with ballistic shields.
A criminal investigation is underway after power to the air conditioning was lost but patients stayed in the facility.
The suspect is expected to be arraigned on the charge of first-degree murder after allegedly shooting and killing his mother.
The alleged killer, who also has dementia, was admitted to a hospital for further evaluation after being assessed by a court clinician.
Nursing home abuse will become a more significant problem as the population ages.
A nurse walked in on the former employee allegedly assaulting the elderly patient who is non-verbal and has limited movement in her arms and legs.