Long Island Home-Healthcare Agency Attributes Dementia Patient's Injuries to Her Own Actions
A Long Island home-healthcare agency stated that an 84-year-old dementia patient contributed to her own injuries after an aide allegedly stabbed her while she slept. The agency issued the statement following the incident involving a chef's knife.
nypost.comA Long Island home-healthcare agency stated that an 84-year-old dementia patient was responsible for injuries she sustained when an aide allegedly stabbed her with a chef's knife while she slept. The agency made the statement after the incident occurred at the patient's residence.
The patient, who has dementia, was reportedly dozing at the time of the alleged attack. The agency did not provide additional details about the aide or the circumstances leading to the event. The statement from the agency focused on assigning responsibility to the patient for the injuries.
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