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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Jake Zuckerman

Ohio nursing homes ‘dump’ vulnerable patients at homeless shelters in shocking trend

The trend is described by industry experts as rare but increasingly common - (PA Archive)

A vulnerable woman, suffering from multiple health conditions and alcohol-related dementia, was "dumped" at a homeless shelter by an Ohio nursing home, prompting staff to call the fire department.

The woman, who was diabetic, managing a tibia fracture, and incontinent, arrived at the shelter carrying "a large bag of medications."

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