<div>On August 9th, 2024, I reported suspected abuse at Hayden Grove of Bloomington, Minnesota.

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<div>A resident in memory care had sustained serious injuries. She could not speak for herself, so I spoke up.

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<div>Four days later, I discovered that no legally required MAARC report had been filed. When I pressed management about why nothing had been done to protect residents, I was told there was “no evidence” — despite blood spatter, inconsistencies in the caretaker’s story, and visible injuries.

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<div>Moments after insisting I would escalate this for the resident’s safety, I was terminated on the spot, banned from the property, and even had the police called on me. I had never been in trouble in my life. My only “crime” was refusing to stay silent.

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<div>Tragically, just ten days after my report, on August 19th, 2024, that resident passed away. She never had the chance to speak for herself — but I will never stop speaking for her.

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<div>Since then, I have faced retaliation at every turn. I protested peacefully and was again met with police. Corporate reached out to try and cover up what happened. When I sought legal help, they threatened me with a cease and desist and intimidation tactics.

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<div>It has been over a year of fighting, and now I am heading toward a jury trial against Great Lakes Management, a massive company that owns dozens of senior care properties across the Twin Cities.

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<div>I lost my job, my stability, and nearly everything for doing what was right. But I will not lose this fight. I am determined to hold them accountable — for the resident I tried to protect, for the countless elders whose voices are silenced, and for the truth.

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<div>Elder abuse happens to 1 in 10 seniors in the U.S., but only 1 in 24 cases are reported. This is part of the reason. This is part of the problem. But together, we can be part of the solution.

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<div>Please consider donating to help cover the legal costs of this case. Your support means more than just helping me — it means standing up for every elder who cannot speak for themselves.

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<div>Galatians 6:9 “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

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