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First Posted: 10/14/11 09:26 AM ET Updated: 12/14/11 05:12 AM ET

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thestar.com:

Frail and sick seniors who need the medical supports found in long-term care are stuck in retirement homes, says an Ontario coroner's investigation.

Dr. Dan Cass told the Star his probe of four deaths at Toronto's In Touch Retirement Living uncovered problems that affect seniors across Ontario.

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Barry Ruhl
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11:25 AM on 10/14/2011
Shame on the Ontario government for neglecting to spend the monies required for adequate inspectors. Be pro active people! Surprise visits by relatives can have a positive effect on the manner that your loved ones are treated. And don't blame the staff for the penny pinching strategies employed at these "warehouses." There's never enough staff hired to effectively care for the clients.
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