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Elder Abuse Statistics
In a 2004 study, the National Center on Elder Abuse found that women, who were the victims in 67% of reported elder abuse cases that year, were much more likely to suffer from elder abuse than their male counterparts. This study also showed that substantiated reports of elder abuse had increased by 16% since their 2000 survey. A report released in 2006 by the same organization noted that:
Here are five things you can do to find a good senior care home to make sure your aging loved one will not become a victim of abuse or neglect:
1. Understand The Senior’s Needs It is very important to understand and determine the daily needs of your aging relative so that you can find the right care home that can meet those requirements. Having a good a good understanding of your loved one’s level of independence will help you find the right senior care home that will be able to provide the level of care the senior requires.
Obtain different options of care homes nearby. Contact potential care homes and be sure to ask questions in order to get a better understanding of the services and programs that are available. Asking the right questions is key.
See how they rate online. Do your research and check online reviews and ratings for care homes you are considering. Be sure to also check their Better Business Bureau rating and look for complaints from residents or residents’ families. Another great place to check on the performance of the care home is with State Licensing. Each care home is licensed by the State and they keep on record all of the write-ups or citations each home received since it has been in business. Minor citations are common such as administration write-ups. However, major citations noted by the State inspector are something worth getting into more detail. If a home has a major citation, it is worth getting more information from the State and even bringing it to the attention of the care home owner for an explanation.
4. Schedule a Tour and Talk To Staff Members Once you come up with an initial list of potential care homes based on the phone interview, contact the care facilities to schedule a tour. Touring the senior care home is important so you can meet and talk to the staff members and caregivers. It is not always possible to judge how competent or kind the caregivers are in a single meeting, but it is a good start towards getting to know them.
5. Observe The Caregivers Spend time at the senior care home you are considering in order to see how caregivers and other staff members interact with residents and how quickly they respond to seniors’ requests. Are the caregivers and staff members respectful and friendly to all the residents? How do the senior residents respond to them?
Ensuring Your Senior Loved One is Safe You do not want your loved one to become a victim of elder abuse, so do your research and have ample time in making the best decision possible for them. Being a victim of abuse or neglect can cause physical and emotional harm to seniors, and can even lead to death. This is particularly true with seniors who are less equipped to defend themselves or unable to express their feelings of what is happening to them. Keeping these 5 tips in mind will assist you in choosing a good and safe senior care home for your loved one. There is no better feeling than knowing that your parent will not be a victim of elder abuse or neglect and will be given the level of care and attention he or she needs. Thus, giving you peace of mind.
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Choosing a senior care home for your aging parent is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. Determining the right time to move your senior loved into a care home is often a difficult decision on its own. However, once that decision has been made, it is crucial for both you and your aging parent to make every effort to find the best senior care home where your loved one will be safe and well taken care of.
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