Key facts
- A home-care agency is blaming an elderly dementia patient for her own injuries.
- The patient was allegedly stabbed by an aide while she slept.
- The agency questions the patient's culpability in the incident.
This incident raises serious questions about the duty of care provided by home-care agencies and the potential for negligence or abuse. The agency's defense, blaming the victim, is highly unusual and suggests a potential attempt to deflect responsibility.