Grandmother Discharged to Shelter | Vancouver News

A 78-year-old woman with severe lung disease and mobility issues was discharged from Royal Columbian Hospital without her family being told she’d be sent to a shelter in the Downtown Eastside — a move that left her stranded, struggling to breathe, and eventually hospitalized again. Her grandson is devastated, calling it heartbreaking and infuriating, as hospital staff failed to notify him or his family about the discharge. This isn’t an isolated case: shelters are often the last resort for vulnerable seniors with no home or support, despite hospital policies and memos urging otherwise. Fraser Health says they offer housing options — including shelters — when patients lack resources or family care, but critics say the system fails to protect those most in need. The family hopes sharing this story will spark change and prevent others from suffering the same fate. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a1dd4fdea848eec8