The county Office of Aging director said at a news conference Friday that her agency followed the law in removing an elderly couple from their East Petersburg home and placing them in a nursing home against their wishes.Without addressing the case directly, executive director Jacqueline Burch outlined her agency's general process in protecting the elderly and said those unhappy with any result may ask county Judge Jay J. Hoberg for a review hearing.
"That can be done as informally as writing a letter to the judge," said Burch, who was joined by county Commissioner Scott Martin and other county officials.
After the press event, a self-appointed advocate on behalf of Nels and Irene Highberg, who are now confined to a Landisville nursing home, said he'll continue to investigate because he believes the law was not followed.
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Office of Aging director defends decision to move elderly couple from home
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The Office of Aging is feeling the heat of public outcry!
ReplyDeleteUsually this does not get in the news. Beware of those who claim that you with assets needs protecting. Now the innocent people are trapped in a nursing home while they have a home - this is an example of our futures unless we check out early as a free person with rights. Thanks to Irene Highberg for following this through. NASGA fully supports Irene to expose the truth the dark side.
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