Nursing Home Abuse Investigated

An 87 year old man in a New Hampshire nursing home died as a possible result of elder abuse. The case is being investigated.

When the man was taken to the hospital he had serious sores on his legs, which had been wrapped in bandages where the skin had grown over the bandages.

Also the man's catheter was blocked with blood, his genitals were extremely swollen, and he had cuts and abrasions on his body. The man suffered from dementia and diabetes,
The hospital reported their suspicions to the state attorney general and the department of health.

An autopsy will be performed.

For this man, dying with dignity was not an option.