Deaths of older adults in long-term care often underexamined, advocates say

Deaths of older adults in long-term care often underexamined, advocates say

Bed sores that led to sepsis. A medication error that resulted in a possible accidental overdose. A resident who allegedly choked to death on a breakfast burrito that wasnt safe for him to eat.These are the types of problems advocates say have contributed to the premature and preventable deaths of vulnerable older adults who rely on Utahs assisted living facilities and nursing homes for care.Ive certainly seen reports of deaths that didnt make a…