New York Trusted This Company to Care for the Sick and Elderly. Instead, It Left People Confused and Alone.

Autor: Pearson, Jake
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Zdroj: Pro Publica; Mar2024, p1-4, 4p, 3 Color Photographs
Abstrakt: New York Guardianship Services (NYGS) has been entrusted with the care of vulnerable individuals who lack family or friends to assist them. However, an investigation by ProPublica has revealed numerous cases where NYGS failed to meet the needs of those under its care. Examples include individuals living in dilapidated apartments with inadequate living conditions and nursing home residents not receiving proper care. The overtaxed guardianship system in New York City, with limited oversight and resources, has contributed to these failures. NYGS executives declined to comment on the specific cases identified. [Extracted from the article]
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