Nursing Home Neglect In The News

Attorney General Cuomo announced the arrests of two Rome nursing home employees for allegedly stealing and then pawning an engagement ring belonging to an 89-year-old resident.

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It is very important for family members visiting residents of nursing homes and long-term care facilities during the holidays to be aware of signs of neglect and abuse.

An 84-year-old woman was found living in deplorable conditions Thursday morning near New Smyrna Beach.

Maryland's new deputy secretary of behavioral health and disabilities compiled a record of patient scandals and a whistle-blower lawsuit at a similar position in Delaware over the past nine years.

The stories flowed as friends of Democratic politician Jim Mattox mingled at a state capitol visitation last night. The East Dallas native died Wednesday of a heart attack at his Dripping Springs home.KERA's Shelley Kofler has more on how Texans are remembering the "people's lawyer."

Mom's Boyfriend Arrested In Infant's Death (Indianapolis) -- A 28-year-old Kokomo man has been charged in connection with the death of an infant. Derrick Fox is charged with neglect resulting in death after his girlfriend's infant died while in his care.

ROME, N.Y. (WKTV) - Two Rome nursing home employees have been charged for allegedly stealing, and then pawning an engagement ring that belonged to an 89 year-old resident at Bethany Gardens Skilled Living Facility, the Attorney General's Office said.

Two employees from a Rome nursing home have been charged with stealing and then pawning the engagement ring of an 89-year-old woman, New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said today.

An 84-year-old woman rescued from deplorable conditions is now in the care of the Department of Children and Families.