'Why is it taking you so long to die?' Video of verbal abuse shocks family of long-term care residen

[shockedcanadian]

I'm going to let Americans in on a little secret, if you don't know already from my constant reminders on here; Canada is not the nice little "just like us" country to the North.

We are a nation of primarily Atheists, that promotes warped socialism and government elitism and who bows for the Queen but not to pray. Healthcare and the treatment of the most vulnerable in this country reflects this attitude, it's in our cowardly history as a nation. Just recently a nurse in Ontario poisoned and killed 7 or 8 elderly people. She was not remorseful and there had been signs something was amiss. Par for the course in Canada.

In this incident, there was no name released of the three people who made vile comments to the elderly who could hear but couldn't respond or tell others. Why is this? Friends and family of some important government workers perhaps (OPP, RCMP, politicians)? These workers can now find work elsewhere without hassle. Americans have no idea how disgusting and warped this country is, without question. Abusing the most vulnerable in some sadistic manner and no publication of their identities?

This is one of many examples of how our system works, from the cradle to the grave. Don't shed a tear for us when NAFTA is either ripped up or negotiated heavily in Americas favour. The world needs LESS Canadian elitism, and more individual liberty and God given Rights. Certainly American workers and your system would be better off with that buffer between our two nations. It's very sad but true. Nothing illustrates this lack of concern for our citizens than our uncaring healthcare system.

‘Why is it taking you so long to die?’ Video of verbal abuse shocks family of long-term care resident

 

[ChrisL]

We have our cases of elder abuse here as well. Does that speak to our country as a whole? I like to think that it doesn't. These are individual bad behaviors and certainly don't represent me or my feelings about anything at all.

 

[ChrisL]

I don't really think your religious views play much of a role in how you treat others. I mean really, that much is quite obvious. There have been cases of even religious institutions abusing their wards. In fact, it's quite common occurrence across the board.

 

[shockedcanadian]

We have our cases of elder abuse here as well. Does that speak to our country as a whole? I like to think that it doesn't. These are individual bad behaviors and certainly don't represent me or my feelings about anything at all.

In this case, yes it reflects the country as a whole, in general of course. These experiences are not one offs. There was a video of a nurse in the U.S protecting the rights of a worker from a police officer demanding access to their blood, in Canada, in general, our society says "Yes sir" to authority. "How high do you want me to jump Mr. Police man?" We are Good Little Germans, especially those in government.

I heard from my Aunt when she was visiting my grandfather in the hospital who was on his death bed, a nosy nurse kept looking in, and when my Aunt began to feed my grandfather, the nurse remarked "maybe he doesn't want to eat. It's his decision". My Aunt was shocked at the anger this lady showed, especially since my grandfather was happily eating what she was feeding him. That nurse is lucky I wasn't there, I would have created a scene. I wonder to this day, if they were starving my grandfather and I only wish I had been his caregiver or had the authority to demand more.

Notice in this story, the family wasn't allowed to visit their mother. What nation allows that!?!? This is not a nation that cares for your health nor your Rights. It is a nation born on loyalty to the Crown, and which helped the British fight American freedom seeker in return for a plot of land and being in the good books of their masters. Difficult to evolve out of ones history, it's the nations DNA.

 

[deannalw]

I'd of deep fried my fingers and ate them before putting my mom in any kind of facility.

It"s a family job to care for family.

 

[ChrisL]

We have our cases of elder abuse here as well. Does that speak to our country as a whole? I like to think that it doesn't. These are individual bad behaviors and certainly don't represent me or my feelings about anything at all.

In this case, yes it reflects the country as a whole, in general of course. These experiences are not one offs. There was a video of a nurse in the U.S protecting the rights of a worker from a police officer demanding access to their blood, in Canada, in general, our society says "Yes sir" to authority. "How high do you want me to jump Mr. Police man?" We are Good Little Germans, especially those in government.

I heard from my Aunt when she was visiting my grandfather in the hospital who was on his death bed that when she went to feed my grandfather that a nosy nurse kept looking in, and when my Aunt began to feed my grandfather, the nurse remarked "maybe he doesn't want to eat. It's his decision". My Aunt was shocked at the anger this lady showed, especially since my grandfather was happily eating what she was feeding him. That nurse is lucky I wasn't there, I would have created a scene. I wonder to this day, if they were starving my grandfather and I only wish I had been his caregiver or had the authority to demand more.

Notice in this story, the family wasn't allowed to visit their mother. What nation allows that!?!? This is not a nation that cares for your health nor your Rights. It is a nation born on loyalty to the Crown, and which helped the British fight American freedom seeker in return for a plot of land and being in the good books of their masters. Difficult to evolve out of ones history, it's the nations DNA.

You have to do your research before you put your loved ones into a nursing home. Make frequent unannounced visits. Talk to and listen to your family members. Observe their behavior when certain people are in the room with them. See if they show fear or seem to be uncomfortable.

 

[ChrisL]

We have our cases of elder abuse here as well. Does that speak to our country as a whole? I like to think that it doesn't. These are individual bad behaviors and certainly don't represent me or my feelings about anything at all.

In this case, yes it reflects the country as a whole, in general of course. These experiences are not one offs. There was a video of a nurse in the U.S protecting the rights of a worker from a police officer demanding access to their blood, in Canada, in general, our society says "Yes sir" to authority. "How high do you want me to jump Mr. Police man?" We are Good Little Germans, especially those in government.

I heard from my Aunt when she was visiting my grandfather in the hospital who was on his death bed that when she went to feed my grandfather that a nosy nurse kept looking in, and when my Aunt began to feed my grandfather, the nurse remarked "maybe he doesn't want to eat. It's his decision". My Aunt was shocked at the anger this lady showed, especially since my grandfather was happily eating what she was feeding him. That nurse is lucky I wasn't there, I would have created a scene. I wonder to this day, if they were starving my grandfather and I only wish I had been his caregiver or had the authority to demand more.

Notice in this story, the family wasn't allowed to visit their mother. What nation allows that!?!? This is not a nation that cares for your health nor your Rights. It is a nation born on loyalty to the Crown, and which helped the British fight American freedom seeker in return for a plot of land and being in the good books of their masters. Difficult to evolve out of ones history, it's the nations DNA.

I disagree that this is a reflection on a particular country or it's inhabitants. There are heartless assholes everywhere.

 

[shockedcanadian]

We have our cases of elder abuse here as well. Does that speak to our country as a whole? I like to think that it doesn't. These are individual bad behaviors and certainly don't represent me or my feelings about anything at all.

In this case, yes it reflects the country as a whole, in general of course. These experiences are not one offs. There was a video of a nurse in the U.S protecting the rights of a worker from a police officer demanding access to their blood, in Canada, in general, our society says "Yes sir" to authority. "How high do you want me to jump Mr. Police man?" We are Good Little Germans, especially those in government.

I heard from my Aunt when she was visiting my grandfather in the hospital who was on his death bed that when she went to feed my grandfather that a nosy nurse kept looking in, and when my Aunt began to feed my grandfather, the nurse remarked "maybe he doesn't want to eat. It's his decision". My Aunt was shocked at the anger this lady showed, especially since my grandfather was happily eating what she was feeding him. That nurse is lucky I wasn't there, I would have created a scene. I wonder to this day, if they were starving my grandfather and I only wish I had been his caregiver or had the authority to demand more.

Notice in this story, the family wasn't allowed to visit their mother. What nation allows that!?!? This is not a nation that cares for your health nor your Rights. It is a nation born on loyalty to the Crown, and which helped the British fight American freedom seeker in return for a plot of land and being in the good books of their masters. Difficult to evolve out of ones history, it's the nations DNA.

You have to do your research before you put your loved ones into a nursing home. Make frequent unannounced visits. Talk to and listen to your family members. Observe their behavior when certain people are in the room with them. See if they show fear or seem to be uncomfortable.

From the article:

Pepin installed cameras in her mother’s room after the home limited her visits in 2016, using a controversial no-trespass order. The former nurse had complained about safety issues that the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care later ordered the home to improve.

 

[ChrisL]

We have our cases of elder abuse here as well. Does that speak to our country as a whole? I like to think that it doesn't. These are individual bad behaviors and certainly don't represent me or my feelings about anything at all.

In this case, yes it reflects the country as a whole, in general of course. These experiences are not one offs. There was a video of a nurse in the U.S protecting the rights of a worker from a police officer demanding access to their blood, in Canada, in general, our society says "Yes sir" to authority. "How high do you want me to jump Mr. Police man?" We are Good Little Germans, especially those in government.

I heard from my Aunt when she was visiting my grandfather in the hospital who was on his death bed that when she went to feed my grandfather that a nosy nurse kept looking in, and when my Aunt began to feed my grandfather, the nurse remarked "maybe he doesn't want to eat. It's his decision". My Aunt was shocked at the anger this lady showed, especially since my grandfather was happily eating what she was feeding him. That nurse is lucky I wasn't there, I would have created a scene. I wonder to this day, if they were starving my grandfather and I only wish I had been his caregiver or had the authority to demand more.

Notice in this story, the family wasn't allowed to visit their mother. What nation allows that!?!? This is not a nation that cares for your health nor your Rights. It is a nation born on loyalty to the Crown, and which helped the British fight American freedom seeker in return for a plot of land and being in the good books of their masters. Difficult to evolve out of ones history, it's the nations DNA.

You have to do your research before you put your loved ones into a nursing home. Make frequent unannounced visits. Talk to and listen to your family members. Observe their behavior when certain people are in the room with them. See if they show fear or seem to be uncomfortable.

From the article:

Pepin installed cameras in her mother’s room after the home limited her visits in 2016, using a controversial no-trespass order. The former nurse had complained about safety issues that the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care later ordered the home to improve.

So then you move her to another nursing home.

 

[Vastator]

We have our cases of elder abuse here as well. Does that speak to our country as a whole? I like to think that it doesn't. These are individual bad behaviors and certainly don't represent me or my feelings about anything at all.

The root problem here is children dishing off care for their elders, to those outside the family unit.

 

[ChrisL]

We have our cases of elder abuse here as well. Does that speak to our country as a whole? I like to think that it doesn't. These are individual bad behaviors and certainly don't represent me or my feelings about anything at all.

The root problem here is children dishing off care for their elders, to those outside the family unit.

There isn't a choice in a lot of situations. Like my grandmother who needs 24/7 care because of her Alzheimer's.

 

[shockedcanadian]

We have our cases of elder abuse here as well. Does that speak to our country as a whole? I like to think that it doesn't. These are individual bad behaviors and certainly don't represent me or my feelings about anything at all.

In this case, yes it reflects the country as a whole, in general of course. These experiences are not one offs. There was a video of a nurse in the U.S protecting the rights of a worker from a police officer demanding access to their blood, in Canada, in general, our society says "Yes sir" to authority. "How high do you want me to jump Mr. Police man?" We are Good Little Germans, especially those in government.

I heard from my Aunt when she was visiting my grandfather in the hospital who was on his death bed that when she went to feed my grandfather that a nosy nurse kept looking in, and when my Aunt began to feed my grandfather, the nurse remarked "maybe he doesn't want to eat. It's his decision". My Aunt was shocked at the anger this lady showed, especially since my grandfather was happily eating what she was feeding him. That nurse is lucky I wasn't there, I would have created a scene. I wonder to this day, if they were starving my grandfather and I only wish I had been his caregiver or had the authority to demand more.

Notice in this story, the family wasn't allowed to visit their mother. What nation allows that!?!? This is not a nation that cares for your health nor your Rights. It is a nation born on loyalty to the Crown, and which helped the British fight American freedom seeker in return for a plot of land and being in the good books of their masters. Difficult to evolve out of ones history, it's the nations DNA.

I disagree that this is a reflection on a particular country or it's inhabitants. There are heartless assholes everywhere.

Our laws in the healthcare system, justice system, Human Rights process, law enforcement system, openly and absurdly protect these a-holes.

Anywhere those with wealth and power will have access to structures others don't. That's not the issue. What is the issue is our system is rampant with protecting abuses without recourse. Very little media accessibility (we are rated one of the worst media diverse nations in the world), little access to justice (Canada is ranked at the bottom of the G20 and is criticized by world organizations on this lack of justice), and have a feckless political class that views the support of these abuses and laws as favourable to them, so they dare not challenge them.

Americans should look at Canada more like the former Eastern Bloc nations. A smile in your face kind of communism, like old Russia, that you dare not turn your back on. Trust but verify.

 

[aaronleland]

I yell that at every elderly person I see.

 

[ChrisL]

We have our cases of elder abuse here as well. Does that speak to our country as a whole? I like to think that it doesn't. These are individual bad behaviors and certainly don't represent me or my feelings about anything at all.

In this case, yes it reflects the country as a whole, in general of course. These experiences are not one offs. There was a video of a nurse in the U.S protecting the rights of a worker from a police officer demanding access to their blood, in Canada, in general, our society says "Yes sir" to authority. "How high do you want me to jump Mr. Police man?" We are Good Little Germans, especially those in government.

I heard from my Aunt when she was visiting my grandfather in the hospital who was on his death bed that when she went to feed my grandfather that a nosy nurse kept looking in, and when my Aunt began to feed my grandfather, the nurse remarked "maybe he doesn't want to eat. It's his decision". My Aunt was shocked at the anger this lady showed, especially since my grandfather was happily eating what she was feeding him. That nurse is lucky I wasn't there, I would have created a scene. I wonder to this day, if they were starving my grandfather and I only wish I had been his caregiver or had the authority to demand more.

Notice in this story, the family wasn't allowed to visit their mother. What nation allows that!?!? This is not a nation that cares for your health nor your Rights. It is a nation born on loyalty to the Crown, and which helped the British fight American freedom seeker in return for a plot of land and being in the good books of their masters. Difficult to evolve out of ones history, it's the nations DNA.

I disagree that this is a reflection on a particular country or it's inhabitants. There are heartless assholes everywhere.

Our laws in the healthcare system, justice system, Human Rights process, law enforcement system, openly and absurdly protect these a-holes.

Anywhere those with wealth and power will have access to structures others don't. That's not the issue. What is the issue is our system is rampant with protecting abuses without recourse. Very little media accessibility (we are rated one of the worst media diverse nations in the world), little access to justice (Canada is ranked at the bottom of the G20 and is criticized by world organizations on this lack of justice), and have a feckless political class that views the support of these abuses and laws as favourable to them, so they dare not challenge them.

Americans should look at Canada more like the former Eastern Bloc nations. A smile in your face kind of communism, like old Russia, that you dare not turn your back on. Trust but verify.

Well, I can't say that I know a whole lot about Canada, but I do know that we get the same types of stories here in America and that elder abuse exists pretty much everywhere.

 

[Vastator]

We have our cases of elder abuse here as well. Does that speak to our country as a whole? I like to think that it doesn't. These are individual bad behaviors and certainly don't represent me or my feelings about anything at all.

The root problem here is children dishing off care for their elders, to those outside the family unit.

There isn't a choice in a lot of situations. Like my grandmother who needs 24/7 care because of her Alzheimer's.

There is a choice. You just prefer different options. Not judging here; but there is a choice.

 

[ChrisL]

We have our cases of elder abuse here as well. Does that speak to our country as a whole? I like to think that it doesn't. These are individual bad behaviors and certainly don't represent me or my feelings about anything at all.

The root problem here is children dishing off care for their elders, to those outside the family unit.

There isn't a choice in a lot of situations. Like my grandmother who needs 24/7 care because of her Alzheimer's.

There is a choice. You just prefer different options. Not judging here; but there is a choice.

What choice is that? Why don't you tell MY family what our choices are?

 

[deannalw]

We have our cases of elder abuse here as well. Does that speak to our country as a whole? I like to think that it doesn't. These are individual bad behaviors and certainly don't represent me or my feelings about anything at all.

The root problem here is children dishing off care for their elders, to those outside the family unit.

There isn't a choice in a lot of situations. Like my grandmother who needs 24/7 care because of her Alzheimer's.

You do what it I takes.

 

[ChrisL]

We have our cases of elder abuse here as well. Does that speak to our country as a whole? I like to think that it doesn't. These are individual bad behaviors and certainly don't represent me or my feelings about anything at all.

The root problem here is children dishing off care for their elders, to those outside the family unit.

There isn't a choice in a lot of situations. Like my grandmother who needs 24/7 care because of her Alzheimer's.

You do what it I takes.

Like what? Quit your job? You idiot. Get lost.

 

[Vastator]

We have our cases of elder abuse here as well. Does that speak to our country as a whole? I like to think that it doesn't. These are individual bad behaviors and certainly don't represent me or my feelings about anything at all.

The root problem here is children dishing off care for their elders, to those outside the family unit.

There isn't a choice in a lot of situations. Like my grandmother who needs 24/7 care because of her Alzheimer's.

There is a choice. You just prefer different options. Not judging here; but there is a choice.

What choice is that? Why don't you tell MY family what our choices are?

You know what your choices are...

 

[deannalw]

We have our cases of elder abuse here as well. Does that speak to our country as a whole? I like to think that it doesn't. These are individual bad behaviors and certainly don't represent me or my feelings about anything at all.

The root problem here is children dishing off care for their elders, to those outside the family unit.

There isn't a choice in a lot of situations. Like my grandmother who needs 24/7 care because of her Alzheimer's.

You do what it I takes.

Like what? Quit your job? You idiot. Get lost.

Thoughtful reply there, shortbus.

Yes. If that's what it takes, you quit your job. Hopefully, there is another solution, but if you have to you have to.