A family expresses regret over their choice of a care home after their mother with dementia was sent alone to a hospital, highlighting issues in elderly care.
A family has shared their distress over the care of their mother who has dementia after she was sent alone by transport to Ryhov County Hospital. Louise Åström, the daughter, revealed that the family had initially chosen Vilhelmsrogården care home due to its appealing facilities and dementia support team. However, they began to notice several shortcomings in the care provided.
Cockling concerns escalated when the family learned that their mother was sent alone to the hospital in November 2024, raising alarm over the adequacy of care that she received. Camilla Johansson, the head of elderly care in Jönköping municipality, indicated that the municipality does not comment on individual cases due to confidentiality agreements, but accountability remains crucial amidst ongoing scrutiny. The siblings' scheduled meeting with the unit manager indicates their desperation in addressing the situation, understandably leaving them feeling unhopeful about the outcome.
In light of recent events, Vilhelmsrogården has reported itself to IVO (the Health and Social Care Inspectorate) following serious incidents within the facility, including an employee allegedly hitting an elderly resident. More broadly, there have been 118 lex Sarah reports filed regarding care concerns, reflecting a pattern of alarming practices in the home that demand further investigation and review to ensure the safety and dignity of elderly residents.
