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Understaffing At The Root Of Nursing Home Neglect
It takes a lot of time to care for someone, particularly the elderly. While nursing homes are staffed with dozens of nurses and nursing assistants to care for their residents, the reality is many nursing homes are grossly understaffed. Without the proper number of nurses and assistants to care for nursing home residents, elderly loved ones suffer from neglect.
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Granny Cams Spurring Controversy In Nursing Homes
Nursing home abuse is a tragic situation and unfortunately it happens all too often. This has caused some families of suspected nursing home abuse victims to take matters into their own hands. Calling them “granny cams,” people are installing hidden surveillance cameras in nursing homes to keep an eye on their loved ones and record any abuses. While some states are actually encouraging the use of “granny cams,” others are considering legislation that would restrict usage. With differing opinions of “granny cams,” many are left wondering if the devices can actually deter nursing home abuse.
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Understanding The Medicare Rating System For Nursing Homes
When our loved ones can no longer live on their own, many people look for nursing homes to provide their loved ones with the care and supervision they need. However, finding the right nursing home can be very challenging, and choosing the wrong one can expose your loved one to nursing home abuse.
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Assisted Living vs. Nursing Homes
When a loved one is no longer able to live on their own, families might consider a variety of living arrangements. Because the elderly are vulnerable to several types of abuse, it’s important for families to choose to the best living arrangements for their elderly family members and loved ones. Two of the most common living arrangements are assisted living facilities and nursing homes, but to decide if either one of these is right for your loved one, you need to understand how they are different.
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How To Select A Nursing Home For Your Loved One
If someone you love can no longer safely live on their own, the thought of placing them in a nursing home might be frightening. Residents at nursing homes are particularly vulnerable to elder abuse because they do not have an advocate around all the time to look after their well-being. Because of this, it’s important to know how best to select a nursing home to prevent your loved one from becoming a victim of elder abuse.
