Chapter 13: Loving Bernadette
Looking back, I remember everything moved so fast on the day we got our friend, Gertie, out of St. Catherine’s. So much can happen in a short time. I’ve said that already but it’s true. So much can change.
The publicity from the press played a big part in our plan, along with the combined efforts of the Adult Protective Agency working with the local ombudsman program. I’m sure there were others Mom and I never met—people working behind the scenes as she called them, who saw an injustice and did something about it. And believe me, justice was done that day.
The Adult Protective Agency put St. Catherine’s Elder Care on a watch list. The ombudsman would make regular visits to ensure the home was in compliance with state regulations. The agency also called for
