tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188962665077629417.post5791171868200328432..comments2024-03-16T10:27:24.590-05:00Comments on National Association to Stop Guardian Abuse: "He’s a ward of the state, so who cares?"NASGAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12750715258684749317noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188962665077629417.post-13247300175322992492010-04-16T14:39:01.329-05:002010-04-16T14:39:01.329-05:00When our family member died from carbon monoxide e...When our family member died from carbon monoxide exposure due to negligent landlord our attorney told us since the victim was 87 years old she lived over the average age on the charts so there wasn't any worth to her life.<br /><br />I remember sitting there stunned, totally shocked that this is how a person is valued welcome to America.<br /><br />The lawyers words stay with me every day for almost 10 years.helensniecenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188962665077629417.post-68282414501521978572009-03-14T12:40:00.000-05:002009-03-14T12:40:00.000-05:00My heart goes out to the family. How can those who...My heart goes out to the family. How can those who are educated, skilled and paid to provide care to the disabled do such horrible things to their patients? How could the State Agency cover up these crimes to allow other patients to be abused? <BR/><BR/>There are too many management and supervisory problems with State run<BR/>facilities to provide. Clearly, State Governments should be Monitoring and Regulating heathcare facilities and not be in the business of providing careAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188962665077629417.post-9636333348384459222009-03-11T18:49:00.000-05:002009-03-11T18:49:00.000-05:00It is sickening how this man was treated and the s...It is sickening how this man was treated and the suffering he went through. And, I think no one did care. Or didn't care enough. <BR/><BR/>Very sad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188962665077629417.post-79352002148664222142009-03-11T17:07:00.000-05:002009-03-11T17:07:00.000-05:00This is another example warning people that they r...This is another example warning people that they really don't know APS and that a call made in the spirit of helping someone can turn deadly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188962665077629417.post-63806157897547095132009-03-11T14:45:00.000-05:002009-03-11T14:45:00.000-05:00I am steaming mad, no respect for human life, no r...I am steaming mad, no respect for human life, no respect for the family, oh, that's right the murder victim is a ward of the state.<BR/><BR/>WAKE UP AMERICA better get ready this could be YOUR story!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188962665077629417.post-84021005988940910422009-03-11T14:08:00.000-05:002009-03-11T14:08:00.000-05:00"He's a ward of the state, so who cares?" is a sen..."He's a ward of the state, so who cares?" is a sentiment that most lawyers have toward wards. Wards are expendable - they are nameless and faceless.<BR/><BR/>It's a sad, sad statement about our society.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188962665077629417.post-45413376596322479302009-03-11T12:49:00.000-05:002009-03-11T12:49:00.000-05:00This is a horriffic tragedy and I feel badly for t...This is a horriffic tragedy and I feel badly for the Young family.<BR/><BR/>But, it also strikes me that the phrase "criminally negligent" applies to most abusive guardianships/conservatorships. Not all, but most.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6188962665077629417.post-39525608173213018132009-03-11T09:47:00.000-05:002009-03-11T09:47:00.000-05:00I don't think this is uncommon. When we requested...I don't think this is uncommon. When we requested human rights intervention for our loved one, they issued their report 3 years after her death. The recommendation was 'education for the facility'.<BR/><BR/>When we requested an investigation for financial abuse, the Crimes Against Senior Investigator responded, "maybe they gave it away".<BR/><BR/>Elder advocacy is for appearances only.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com