Seniors neglect cases very sad
The sad case of Josephine Ewashko’s poor care at Extendicare Viking, causing her death in late 2018 in part due to dehydration and urinary tract infection, emphasizes the importance and dependence we have on health care workers.
Despite complaints from family members about Josephine’s care, and even several reports from a doctor stating a “shortage of staff and experience is lacking,” the facility was unable to correct itself before accidentally assisting in Mrs. Ewashko’s death.
The 79-year-old had dementia, and like most in an assisted care facility, needed to be shown a regular helping hand and kindness by doctors, nurses, and staff, to live the remainder of her life with dignity. But in a report on her care, Mrs. Ewashko was not living with much dignity at all. It found that she was badly dehydrated, and family members said a urinary tract infection due to the infrequency of help to the washroom or regular assistance with hygienic care was exacerbating her illness.
But let’s try not to allow the emotions of this horrible case of neglect, tar and feather every health care worker in our country. Many are not just paid workers, but have a calling to the profession. Or, at least they should. . . . contd.
