Long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes and assisted living centers, are meant to provide a safe and nurturing environment for elderly or disabled individuals who need help with daily living and basic needs – and many do. Unfortunately, reports of abuse and neglect in these types of facilities are more common than most people
We place our elderly loved ones in nursing homes or assisted living facilities because they can no longer care for themselves. When our loved ones move to these facilities, we place our trust in these institutes and their caregivers to take care of our often fragile loved ones. Unfortunately, staff members are sometimes poorly trained,
The people living in nursing homes are often very vulnerable. They may be physically weak because of their age or due to health conditions. Some of them that may lack the mental acuity to even argue on their own behalf effectively due to conditions like Alzheimer’s disease. Older adults and other vulnerable people in nursing
The point of a nursing home is to give older adults and other people unable to provide for their own daily care proper support. Families often turn to nursing homes when an older adult has dementia or limitations on their physical mobility. While you may have turned to a nursing home for the protection of
Elder abuse can occur when family members are the ones supporting an aging adult, and it can also be an issue at residential care facilities like nursing homes. Much like children, older adults experiencing cognitive decline and other health issues related to their age can’t always effectively advocate for themselves. They rely on family members
Older adults sometimes get hurt in the very facilities where loved ones move them to keep them safe. Nursing homes with inadequate staff might neglect a patient’s needs, leading to them falling and getting hurt. Poor facility maintenance habits could lead to infestations of lice, bed bugs or scabies that make your loved one miserable
Nursing home residents and their families rely on the facility’s staff to care for them. It is hard work that requires training and experience to do correctly. A high-quality staff is one of the things most Georgia families look for when shopping for a long-term care facility. Hiring standards in nursing homes can be a
When your loved one is moved into a nursing home, one of the things you may worry about is their psyche. You want them to be happy and to have good interactions. You want them to feel secure and supported when they need help. Unfortunately, there is a risk that they could face abuse or neglect that
There are limits to what nursing homes can do for their residents. They cannot provide truly around-the-clock support for everyone on an individual basis, nor can they cater to everybody’s culinary preferences in addition to their dietary restrictions. Some people will get sick or hurt themselves while living in nursing homes, and others will skip
People move into nursing homes so that they have professionals to support and protect them. Older adults may have trouble remembering when to take their medication or a history of serious falls. A nursing home should reduce someone’s risk of injury or delayed medical care. Unfortunately, some people in nursing homes suffer because of abusive