I live in an area of the country where, I believe, most nursing homes are good. Not perfect, mind you, but for the most part they are good. There's a lot of competition, which forces a certain amount of progressive thinking. We have some good training programs for dementia caregivers which is som...
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Leah
Saturday, September 22, 2007 at 08:44 PMre: nursing homes
Carol Bradley Bursack
Sunday, September 23, 2007 at 08:21 AMHi Leah,
I was thinking of you when I wrote this post, as I knew it would hit you hard. This situation is outrageous. I'd like to think that his lack of knowledge, caring, financial support or whatever - likely all of the above - will be addressed now that more attention is being brought to nursing home issues. It is, indeed, scary that is kind of thing exists. Let's hope our nation can work toward enlightenment in all elder care issues.
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Wouldn't it be wonderful if there were more regulations across the nation making these institutions more equal in what they offer? At the very least, respect for residents should be evident and expected. I understand that, as in most service jobs, the people working in these jobs are usually overworked and underpaid. Because of this, often the people are not trained well enough and/or do not have a strong desire to work in this field. It is a job, just a job, to most. (I know I generalize here, forgive me...)
This blog really bothered me as it is scary to think that I may someday be at the mercy of people similar to those mentioned. After having spent 34 years trying to give my students as individualized attention I could, it is dismaying to think that someday I might be judged by my disease and its effects.
Thanks for such a riveting article, Carol.
Leah