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Man says mom, 89, died after left outside nursing home in heat

The son of an 89-year-old woman is suing a Valencia assisted living facility, saying caretakers left the woman alone on an unshaded patio in 100-plus-degree weather last August, resulting in her death.
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Home Care, Assisted Living Boosted By U.S. Life Expectancy Increase

Health : Medical News Today (2 years ago)

With the life expectancy of Americans now over 78 years, demand for long term care facilities is strong and future prospects continue to look positive for services such as assisted living, nursing homes and home care, according to K... Read Post

Heat advice, from Death Valley to the Northeast

Health : The Chart (3 years ago)

In Inyo County, California, home to Death Valley, residents say the dry heat of 100 degrees in the summertime is actually pleasant. But add humidity to triple-digit temperatures, and just stepping outside can make you sweat. You can... Read Post

Pearl Harbor survivor found living in filth; caretaker arrested on suspicion of elder abuse

United States / Los Angeles : L.A. Now (2 years ago)

A 93-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor was found dirty, disoriented and living in filth at his home outside El Cajon, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department. The man's caretaker, Milagros Angeles, 63, was arrested on su... Read Post


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