Elder Abuse Law Passes In Ohio. Esther’s Law (Senate Bill 58) Goes Into Effect
Ohio Senate Passes New Bill Permitting Family Members To Install Cameras In Effort To Catch Elder Abuse
In March of 2022, the Ohio Senate passed Bill 58. This bill permits family members to install cameras in nursing room homes in order to protect the welfare of their loved one. The name of this law is Esther’s Law, and it came about after 10 years of advocacy by Steve Piskor, an Ohio man who has fought tirelessly for this right to be given to families. Piskor’s mother, Esther Piskor had dementia, and was living in a nursing home in Cleveland. Due to her condition she couldn’t tell Steve what was going on, however he suspected that she wasn’t getting appropriate care. Wanting to monitor what was happening when he wasn’t there, he installed a hidden camera in her room.
Unfortunately, the camera confirmed his suspicions. He observed a great many incidents of elder abuse. Esther’s basic needs were not being tended to. She was verbally abused by aides, handled roughly, had liquids sprayed in her face, and had her face shoved into a pillow, among other … Read More... “Concerned About A Loved One Being Mistreated in a Nursing Home in Ohio? A New Ohio Law Might Help!”