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fromCommack, NY Patch
2 weeks ago

Commack's Gurwin Residents Enjoy 'Coney Island Beach Day' Celebration

Gurwin Assisted Living recreated a nostalgic Coney Island Beach Day for residents, featuring carnival games, boardwalk characters, vintage footage and classic boardwalk food.
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fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Public health

Survivor Sues Assisted-Living Facility Over Fatal Fire, Alleges Safety Lapses

fromBoston.com
1 month ago
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'They'll write books about it': Fall River fire chief tearfully describes scene of deadly Gabriel House fire

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Public health

Survivor Sues Assisted-Living Facility Over Fatal Fire, Alleges Safety Lapses

fromBoston.com
1 month ago
Miscellaneous

'They'll write books about it': Fall River fire chief tearfully describes scene of deadly Gabriel House fire

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fromBoston.com
1 month ago

First lawsuit filed in deadly Fall River fire

According to Mr. Oldrid, the place was not the Taj Mahal. It was kind of a pretty run-down place. They didn't have enough staff.
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fromFortune
2 months ago
Boston

Residents at Massachusetts assisted-living facility say staff fled without helping them during fire that killed 9

fromFortune
2 months ago
Boston

Residents at Massachusetts assisted-living facility say staff fled without helping them during fire that killed 9

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fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Mass. launches effort to improve safety at assisted living facilities after deadly Fall River fire

Massachusetts is implementing a safety initiative for assisted living facilities following a deadly fire that claimed ten lives.
Public health
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

9 dead in fire at Massachusetts assisted living facility ranged in age from 61 to 86

Nine people died in a fire at a Massachusetts assisted-living facility, with inadequate staff response cited as a contributing factor.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

9 dead, 1 critical in Fall River assisted living facility fire. Here's what we know.

"That is something that none of us want to ever pull up to," Fall River Fire Chief Jeffrey Bacon told reporters Monday morning, describing the chaotic scene. "And unfortunately, ... that happened here last night."
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Retirement

In the US, not even $11,000 a month can buy you dignity at the end of your life

Assisted living facilities may promise care and companionship but often fail to deliver adequate support, leading to resident neglect.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Retirement

I'm retired and in my 70s. I don't expect or want my children to be my caregivers - I'd much rather take my chances with residential care.

Prioritizing professional care over family caregiving can prevent potential disasters in elder care.
Retirement
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

In the US, not even $11,000 a month can buy you dignity at the end of your life

Assisted living facilities may promise care and companionship but often fail to deliver adequate support, leading to resident neglect.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Retirement

I'm retired and in my 70s. I don't expect or want my children to be my caregivers - I'd much rather take my chances with residential care.

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