When a family decides to put a dear one into one of these places, they rely on the good will and attention from the crew of the home. Unfortunately, this is not what happens all the time. Besides representing a place of relief for many, nursing homes have seen all sorts of injustices and abuses between their walls. Different eye witnesses and surveys have shown that nursing home abuse is a reality, and that it is sadly underreported. Among the reasons for this alarming percentage of cases of elder mistreatment, there are stressful working conditions (staff shortages), staff burnout and inadequate staff training.
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Entering “panic” mode… If the work conditions are not the best at nursing homes, this is obviously shown in the treatment the staff gives the residents. There has been dreadful and unbelievable cases of elder abuse: open wounds, cuts, bruises, burns caused by cigarettes, caustics, acids, dehydration, malnutrition, unclean conditions, and fecal or urine odor.
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WARNING: Overflow in count! If you find out that a relative or a friend of yours is undergoing one of these situations, try to contact the immediate authorities and report the case.