Dehumanization of Care: Testimony Reveals the Horrifying Treatment of Elderly in Assisted Living Facilities during the Pandemic

The testimony of Eleanor Sparling at The National Citizen’s Inquiry (NCI) provides a poignant glimpse into the harrowing reality endured by elderly individuals in assisted living facilities during the Covid-19 pandemic. Sparling, a former healthcare aide, courageously exposes the distressing and appalling treatment these vulnerable individuals faced, including prolonged isolation in their rooms and the absence of visitors. Her testimony sheds light on the unbearable conditions experienced by the elderly, revealing a deeply troubling state of affairs within assisted living facilities.

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