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Caretaker charged after death of woman with Down syndrome

Authorities say a 59-year-old caretaker failed to seek medical treatment for infected wounds that led to a resident's death.

Published Aug 10, 2026, 2:53 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

A Slate Belt caregiver is accused of failing to seek medical treatment for infected wounds that led to the the death of a care-dependent woman.