Kelowna senior desperate for spot in care home after being denied [Video]

Two years ago, Daphne Wagner was given a life-changing diagnosis, and, with her condition worsening, she’s desperate for proper care.

“She’s going into level seven ALS which is the end of life and we have been trying to get her in a care home,” said friend of 27 years, Rebecca Claremont-Polman.

Wagner was set to move into a care home in Kelowna, B.C., this week, but on the day of the move-in appointment, she received a disheartening call.

“About 40 minutes before the appointment they called her cellphone and cancelled her spot,” said Claremont-Polman.

Claremont-Polman said Interior Health confirmed Wagner’s spot was cancelled after the facility found out about what equipment she uses, and that staff are not trained to use it.

“Daphne has Bulbar ALS, which is one of the worst. These machines help clear her throat so she can breathe,” said Claremont-Polman.

Wagner has now been denied by …