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Building sale forces assisted living residents out of their homesThe building purchase of what is currently Ashbourne Assisted Living Facility is forcing nearly 90 residents out of their homes at the end of November.CanadaSep 2
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Calgary woman celebrates 101st birthday by gardening, taking part in sportsMargie Cobol celebrated her 101st birthday with several lively activities, including her daily work in the garden at her care home.FeaturesAug 17
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Quebec nursing assistant charged with sexual assault at care home, more victims possibleLaval police are asking anyone who may have been a target of Abdeslam El Asri, charged for reported sexual assaults at a Laval, Que., care home (CHSLD), to come forward.CrimeJul 20
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B.C. already moving on new long-term care standards, but ready to do more: DixThe new national standards, drafted by the Health Standards Organization, include the expectation that residents get at least four hours of direct care every day.HealthJan 31
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Quebec extends trusteeship over Montreal senior residences guilty of abuseIn September 2022, an investigation revealed violence, undertrained staff, insufficient infection control measures, dehydrated residents and more at the Floralies residences.CanadaJan 7
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Critics question Quebec health care worker suspensions for taking toast, doughnutThere was disbelief Dec. 2 when it was reported that a Montreal area nurse had been accused of theft and suspended for eating a slice of toast and doughnut intended for residents.CanadaDec 11, 2022
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No charges laid in Prince Albert care home homicide after suspect diesAn assault was reported on Aug. 17 at a care home on the 700 block of 28th Street East that involved an 85-year-old victim and a 76-year-old woman.CrimeSep 27, 2022
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Health care aides charged with assault after investigation into abuse at Oakview PlaceA pair of health care aides at Extendicare Oakview Place are facing assault charges after Winnipeg police launched an investigation into reported abuse of residents.CrimeSep 13, 2022
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4 seniors dead after Strep A outbreak at Montreal care homesHealth authorities say Strep A usually causes mild illness, but in rare cases can lead to lung infection, toxic shock syndrome and other diseases.CanadaAug 31, 2022
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Woman, 93, dies after being served dishwashing soap instead of juice in care homeTwo other seniors were hospitalized in the incident that took place at the Atria Hillsdale assisted living facility in San Mateo, Calif.TrendingAug 31, 2022
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