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Hi everyone. Happen to come across this recent story. Any thoughts?
https://nypost.com/2026/09/16/us-news/west-virginia-woman-left-ill-husband-76-on-toilet-for-19-hours-causing-his-death-cops/

That makes me so sad!
Nobody should be left to suffer in such a way. This story is a good example of understanding when it's time for your family member to be placed in a care facility. We can not do it all. When the care required is beyond our capacity to provide adequate help, then it is time to find a comfortable care home.
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Uh, that was pure neglect on the wife's part for crying out loud! All she had to do was call 911 when she was unable to help get him off the toilet. She deserves to be prosecuted.
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Beedevil66 Sep 19, 2026
Very true, She could have had him placed if it was too much,
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Poor lady she probably was just tired and burnt out. I would bet he said something nasty to her so she told him "you can just sit there then".
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Beedevil66 Sep 19, 2026
Maybe, but there is an allegation she went to bed leaving him on the toilet all night.
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