Villa Fontana, a San Jose residential care facility for the elderly, prevents some residents from receiving visitors, phone calls, and mail. In a recent interview, Adrian laughed when asked if resident Gisela Riordan would be allowed visitors or phone calls.Gisela has been isolated from nearly all contact with the outside world for over two years, according to her son Marcus Riordan. Gisela was allowed a 15-minute visit with Marcus in honor of Mother's Day 2012.
Gisela is a conservatee of the Santa Clara Public Guardian, who has full knowledge of the isolation. Representatives of the Public Guardian's office refuse to discuss the situation with advocates who call on Gisela's behalf.
For months, elder advocates have encouraged Villa Fontana to honor residents’ rights. Many advocates have tried to establish contact with Gisela and check on her welfare.
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The person doing the laughing will not laugh long, they are very sick and need help. I have also seen this kind of laughing encouraged by guardians, their sick behavior and attitudes do not go unnoticed. They will need mental health and the very care they think they give in the end.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda, for your strong advocacy for Giesla and other victims of the Santa Clara public guardian.
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing worse than isolation. It's a crime.
ReplyDeleteThe Public Guardian is the worst to battle against because they're so entrenched in the good old boy system.
ReplyDeleteYou GO LINDA! We are all behind you!
ReplyDeleteI know there are some good people who work in nursing homes, but they're hard to find. And they hate family.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda Kincaid, for what you do for Gisela Riordan and for other NASGA members and victims.