Nursing home assault victim in NYC identified as Holocaust survivor Nina Kravtsov
A woman residing at the Coney Island Nursing Home, Nina Kraktsov, who is 89 years old and a Holocaust survivor, suffered serious injuries after being attacked by a 95-year-old dementia patient. This incident reportedly occurred when the attacker struck her with a piece of a metal wheelchair just after 10 PM on a Sunday evening, […]
Man with a foot fetish accused of assaulting 69-year-old nursing home resident by applying lotion to her feet, could face 99 years in prison
The caretaker for a former nurse has been accused of inappropriately touching her in her own home. Bobby Mendel Bester, a 47-year-old from Slidell, Louisiana, may face a life sentence after a jury found him guilty of sexual assault. During a trial, it was revealed that Bester entered the victim’s room while she was in […]
Kansas lawmakers shocked as additional nurses speak out against the Board of Nursing
Nursing Board Controversy in Kansas Topeka, Kan. – Concerns regarding the Kansas nursing board are growing, and there’s increasing pressure for a refund of the board’s funding. During a July meeting of the Government Oversight Committee, several issues with the Nursing Committee came to light. Numerous nurses claimed they had been wrongly accused of “non-professional […]
Democrats urge UnitedHealth Group to address nursing home policies
Investigation into UnitedHealth Group’s Practices Senators Ron Wyden from Oregon and Elizabeth Warren from Massachusetts are launching an inquiry into UnitedHealth Group (UHG). Reports suggest the company may be steering elderly patients away from hospital visits to save on costs. In a letter directed to UHG CEO Stephen J. Hemsley, Wyden and Warren referenced articles […]
Woman in Pennsylvania reportedly used 10 false identities to practice nursing in various locations.
Pennsylvania Nurse Accused of Fraud Using Multiple Identities A 39-year-old woman, Shannon Nicole Womack, is facing serious charges in Pennsylvania. She’s accused of using fake documents and around ten different aliases to secure employment in nursing. Court documents show she’s been charged with forgery, identity theft, procurement fraud, illegal computer use, and other crimes that […]
Fire at a nursing home in Fall River, Massachusetts claims the lives of at least 9 people
Tragic Fire at Gabriel House Support Facility Gabriel House, a 100-unit support facility in Fall River, Massachusetts, tragically caught fire on Sunday night, resulting in nine fatalities to date. Established in 1999, the facility featured tidy but outdated rooms, evident from photos shared on social media. Eleanor Willett, an 86-year-old resident, had hoped to enjoy […]
Massachusetts nursing home workers alleged to have left elderly residents during fatal fire
Massachusetts Fire Claims Nine Lives at Assisted Living Facility Survivors of a devastating fire at an assisted living facility in Massachusetts have spoken out, claiming that staff members abandoned the scene. A resident, 70-year-old Lorraine Ferrara, expressed her shock upon seeing workers flee the flames, which ultimately resulted in the deaths of nine individuals and […]
Couple gets married at RiverSpring nursing home in the Bronx
A Unique Wedding Celebration A successful marriage takes patience, right? On Thursday, a pair of lovebirds tied the knot at a nursing home situated in the Bronx. Amidst fellow residents, family members, staff, and even therapy dogs, Al Cappiero, 76, and 51-year-old Elizabeth Brie exchanged vows and shared their first kiss as a married couple […]
Family of 22-year-old nursing student who was allegedly killed by her ex sues for $150M from the bail bondsmen who released him from jail shortly before the incident
Family of Murdered Nursing Student Sues Bond Company The family of a nursing student who was murdered is taking legal action against a Tennessee bond company that helped her ex-boyfriend secure his release from prison. They claim that instead of ensuring his compliance with bond terms, the company enabled him to locate and kill her. […]
Andrew Cuomo acknowledges he might have changed the report on COVID nursing home fatalities
Cuomo Faces Criticism Over Covid Nursing Home Scandal Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is under scrutiny following a mayoral debate in New York City, where he dismissed claims that he misled Congress regarding a report on nursing home deaths during the Covid-19 pandemic. In his remarks, he acknowledged that he had seen the report […]