A seniors advocate is calling for improved security measures at nursing homes across New Brunswick, as Saint John police investigate “offences of a sexual nature” at Loch Lomond Villa’s The Village involving at least 12 victims, some into their 90s.
Cecile Cassista describes report of multiple victims at Loch Lomond Villa’s The Village as ‘horrific’
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Cecile Cassista, executive director of the Coalition for Seniors and Nursing Home Residents’ Rights, wants to know what steps are being taken to ensure the vulnerable residents of other nursing homes will be kept safe. (Submitted by Cecile Cassista)
A seniors advocate is calling for improved security measures at nursing homes across New Brunswick, as Saint John police investigate “offences of a sexual nature” at Loch Lomond Villa’s The Village involving at least 12 victims, some into their 90s.
Cecile Cassista, executive director of the Coalition for Seniors and Nursing Home Residents’ Rights, calls the alleged abuse “disturbing” and “horrific.”
“It’s frightening to even think that this is happening in our homes,” she said. “We’re talking about vulnerable people here that can’t defend themselves.”
The Saint John Police Force announced the investigation Jan. 23 after being alerted by staff at the 100-bed nursing home on the city’s east side two days earlier.
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