2017
U.S. News & World Report: Protect the Elderly, Protect Yourself
The news that eight elderly residents died in a Florida nursing home when the air conditioning failed during Hurricane Irma outraged their families and shocked the public. Although the story is still developing, Gov. Rick Scott promised to "aggressively demand answers on how this tragic event took place."
Although you may think that this story, though tragic, does not concern you directly, think again. If you're reading this, and you're middle-aged, then this story concerns you since you have a good chance of spending time in a nursing home.
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