His wife was badly beaten at CHSLD

A man from Lewes has complained that his wife, who suffers from Alzheimer's and dementia, has not taken any action from CHSLD, despite repeated beatings from another resident of her care facility.

“She's full of bruises, that Vargy Very strong. […] [Quand je l’ai vu comme ça]It turned me upside down,” said Serge Cote, choking back tears.

His wife of 48 years, Lyne Roost, was taken into care by CHSLD of Lewis four years ago because of her declining health. But for about a year-and-a-half, the floor where she lives has not been safe for her, Mr Cote said.

One of M's upstairs neighbors^me Rust became aggressive towards her, often hitting her, he said. He also mentioned that one day he had to intercept one of the neighbors' slaps while he was there.

“I have denounced the situation on more than one occasion, but nothing has changed,” the man complained.

punishment

On the morning of July 6, the situation became critical, Mr.^me Rust was severely beaten by the woman who questioned him.

Pictures taken by her husband after the incident clearly show the scale of the attack. We see a 68-year-old woman whose face is completely swollen, disfigured and cleft.

“Luckily, she didn't have any serious physical consequences. But I see it in his eyes [qu’elle a été affectée]», explained Mr. Cote.

Despite appearances, Mrs. Roost survived with serious physical consequences.

Photo courtesy of Serge Cote

At this point he filed a formal complaint to demand that steps be taken to prevent a relationship between the two women.

“We won't wait for someone to die!”

– Serge Cote, victim's husband

A security guard was briefly escorted to the floor, but he was quickly removed, the man lamented.

“I want my wife to be safe. CHSLD doesn’t do anything,” he sighs.

“unpredictable behavior”

CISSS de Chaudière-Appalaches, however, confirms that security measures are in place immediately after the incident, without specifying them.

Serge Cote and his wife, Lynn Roost, have been married for 48 years.

Photo by Stevens LeBlanc

He also stressed that this “sad situation” occurred in an ambulatory unit that welcomes clients struggling with major cognitive problems and unpredictable behavior.

“But our mandate is to adjust to these changes and provide the care and support that both residents and their caregivers need,” the organization says.