Talking with our elderly parents about their living situations and the possible need for change is not always easy. Who wants to discuss moving mom or dad to an assisted living or nursing home facility? A successful conversation depends to an extent upon the relationship we have with the parent, as well as on the […]
Nursing home abuse can exist as physical abuse and be as extreme as assault and battery or rape, or may consist of forced restraint, either by mechanical or chemical means (such as administration of psycho-pharmaceutical drugs not authorized by a doctor). Nursing home abuse cases can also be emotional abuse and include insults, humiliation, threats, and […]
For many, a short-term admission to a post-acute care facility to recover from an illness or provide a break to a caregiver sounds like a reasonable proposition. After all, what could go wrong during a short term admission of just a few days or weeks? Despite the short time frame, without the facility’s understanding of […]
Due to the physical and emotional tolls taken by the work, nursing homes frequently find themselves understaffed or dealing with increasingly disgruntled employees, creating a dual set of negative consequences. First, understaffed nursing homes simply do not have enough people to adequately watch and monitor patients. Secondly, those who are employed by the nursing home […]
404-882-5115As the US population ages and birthrates decline, we are beginning to see an increase in the number of geriatric people in nursing homes and assisted living communities. This puts seniors themselves in a vulnerable position and should cause some concern to the adult children and grandchildren of these patients, given the number of horror […]
Nursing home patients may find themselves subject to dozens of adverse conditions through no fault of their own: bed injuries, pressure ulcers, falls, fractures, malnutrition and dehydration are some of the more prominent injuries. BED INJURIES Between January 1, 1985 and January 1, 2010, the FDA received 828 incidents of patients caught, trapped, entangled, or strangled in hospital […]
It is important for your loved one that you spend a large amount of time researching the nursing home before choosing the one to send him or her to. Do not judge the nursing home on the basis of a guided tour or the nice furniture or attractive physical features of the facility. Visit with residents You should find […]
Physical abuse can be as extreme as assault and battery or rape – or may consist of forced restraint, either by mechanical or chemical means (such as administration of psycho-pharmaceutical drugs not authorized by a doctor). Emotional abuse may include insults, humiliation, threats, and attempts to frighten the resident; it can also be a crime […]
The term “caregiver” refers to anyone who routinely helps others who are limited by chronic conditions. “Formal caregivers” are volunteers or paid employees connected to the social service or health care systems. The term “informal caregiver” refers to family members and friends, who provide nearly three-quarters of the care currently being provided to impaired older […]
Just a few months ago, the Athens Banner-Herald published the following piece that we thought would shed additional light on the issues surrounding the abuse of the elderly. We have spent decades defending the rights of our senior citizens and punishing those institutions who take advantage of our frail and weak parents and grandparents. We […]