Military reports ‘shocking’ conditions in Ontario nursing homes

By The Canadian Press / Glacier Media
Report reveals extreme neglect and ugly conditions at five long-term care facilities

A new report from the military helping battle COVID-19 in five long-term care facilities in Ontario has revealed extreme neglect and exposed the extent of the ugly conditions facing residents, prompting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to offer help for what he called an infuriating situation. The report found people left in filth for weeks, others left on the floor where they had fallen, cockroach infestations, people choking while being improperly fed, patients with brutal pressure sores, and seniors pleading for help for hours to no avail.…

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• Whistler News

May 26, 2020

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