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Consequences are few as reports of heinous abuse continue to pile up at Choate.

The 24-year-old with developmental disabilities was brutally beaten by his caretakers inside a state-run facility with a long history of patient abuse.

Kildare Death Notices for today: Tuesday, April 20 Reporter: '); Derek BARRATT Leixlip, Kildare BARRATT (Leixlip, Co. Kildare) April 19th, 2021 (peacefully after a long illness) in the loving care of the staff at Maynooth Lodge Nursing Home, Maynooth. Derek, beloved husband of Irene and dear father of Helen, father-in-law of Colin and a devoted grandfather of Dylan and Hannah. Sadly missed by his loving wife, daughter, son-in-law, grandchildren, extended family, friends & neighbours.   Due to Government advice and restrictions regarding public gatherings and to protect our most vulnerable ...

You are reading 1 of 15 free-access articles allowed for 30 days The service can make a significant difference to the frail or elderly even in ‘normal times’. Photo: Getty Images Elderly care home ‘unfit for purpose’, says watchdog A care home for the elderly psychiatric patients was rated unfit for purpose following a damning report by the Mental Health Commission (MHC). MHC investigators also noted that the Sycamore Unit, Dublin, was not suited to provide in-patient mental health services for older people especially for people with dementia. The lack of required physical and psych...