Nursing homes can be a good place for elders to move into. If they are living alone, it can become difficult to continue to live alone as they age. Whether they are becoming more handicapped physically, are losing their mental capacity or are simply just lonely, they can move into a nursing home. This assisted living community can give them the help they need to complete everyday tasks while taking care of their health. It may also give them a social experience that they wish to have. In these residencies, employees should be doing their best to ensure comfortable living arrangements for elders in these homes. Employees have to adhere to a certain standard of care to ensure they are capable of working there. If their behavior is somehow negatively affecting a resident of the nursing home, they may be held accountable for this. When employees act negligently, they can be held responsible for how this lack of action affects the residents. By neglecting their duties as an employee in this home, it can greatly impact the ability of some residents to live comfortably every day. Employees should act properly to ensure they are contributing to a healthy, comfortable lifestyle for these individuals.
Does abuse happen in nursing homes?
Unfortunately, abuse can happen in nursing homes. Elders can be vulnerable to abuse due to their current state of mind or physical status. If they are unable to defend themselves, some employees may take advantage of this situation. Their neglect can be seen as another sign of abuse. Abuse can happen in various ways. It may be physical, mental or even sexual. Any kind of abuse is not tolerated in nursing homes. Federal laws have regulations for nursing homes to prevent bad experiences from happening to those living there. It is important for loved ones to maintain contact with their elders in nursing homes. They should visit to make sure their loved one is in good health and being taken care of properly. These elders have a right to be taken care of since that is what they are paying for when living there. If they are being abused, legal action should be sought immediately. This abuse cannot be tolerated and the employee needs to be removed from that environment.
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