A Disturbing Medical Thriller about Depraved Cruelty and Abuse from one who knows the industry. Dr. Ira Eaton and his wife, Sheila, are shown outside of their Stone Crest Health Care, a nursing home in Viburnum, Missouri. Dr. Eaton has written much of this novel from his own feelings and experience in nursing home management spanning some 20 years. Within the context of a captivating life-story of Gina Oldani's growth from ordinary concern to dedication, Ira weaves insight and practical wisdom about the conduct of nursing homes and effective, caring treatment for our older citizens. Sometimes violent and steamy, this story provokes myriad emotions while at the same time providing philosophical content and practical significance. In the course of this story, you will be distressed by depraved cruelty, elated at human caring, and overwhelmed by the inevitability of the ending. Finally, you'll feel gratified to know that things have gotten better - because people who really care can make a difference.