At numerous Board of Supervisor meetings, county residents expressed concerns about elder abuse by the Santa Clara County public guardian. Residents specifically addressed the plight of Gisela Riordan, an 84-year-old San Jose resident who is unlawfully imprisoned and isolated at Villa Fontana. The San Jose residential care facility for the elderly is acting on unlawful instructions from the public guardian. Gisela Riordan is denied visitation, phone calls, and mail. Her dentures are missing. She needs eyeglasses. Her hearing aid is locked at the nurse’s station. She has lost 1/3 of her body weight.
Elder advocates also introduced “Rose”, another victim of abuse by the public guardian. Rose is also imprisoned and isolated at Villa Fontana. Rose’s family asked that her true name be kept confidential, as they fear retaliation against their loved one.
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Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors turns blind eye to elder abuse
Linda, you are setting a real example for advocates to follow!
ReplyDeleteThat's because it's not happening to them or their families!
ReplyDeleteA blind eye and deaf ears!
ReplyDeleteSanta Clara County government, including the judiciary and probate attorneys, have gotten away with this sort of stuff for a long time. They don't care. They have the backing of the Police.
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