A licensed practical nurse at a Virginia nursing home has just pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a female comatose resident. Read the full article here. The resident had been at the home for about a year and the nurse was found assaulting her by another employee. As I have stated in other posts, especially in situations where your loved ones may be suffering from Alzheimer’s or Dementia–or as in this case, a coma–ask questions about how he/she is taken care of, the policies and procedures for bathing, caring and feeding your loved one, and whether the home performs background checks on its employees. Residents have rights to be protected from such situations.