Many long term care facility residents display
behavior problems. For instance, they might hit, bite or call out
to get attention or to show displeasure.
One common behavior problem is a resident's refusal
to cooperate with medical treatment or procedures. They may threaten
those who try to administer health care services, or they may become
physically abusive.
Occasionally, poor behavior is exhibited in order
produce a certain result. For example, if a resident notices that
staff members hug her when she cries, then she may cry frequently.
Giving her hugs regularly likely will stop the problem.
Behavior problems are among the most difficult
for staff and family members to manage, but they can be managed.
Indeed, many problems must be managed because they endanger the
health and welfare of the resident and others in the facility.
The causes of behavior problems are many and varied.
Many of the problems are caused by the resident's inability to
communicate in any other manner.
Every resident reacts to his or her surroundings
differently. Likewise, each resident will handle negative feelings
in unique ways. Behavior that is dangerous, disruptive, hostile
or inappropriate should be taken seriously. Dramatic changes in
behavior should be examined.
If a loved is in a nursing home and you feel that
have been abused or neglected, please contact The Rasansky Law
Firm immediately to discuss your legal rights and options regarding
your loved one in a nursing home.
For more information about Nursing Home Claims,
you can also visit www.nursinghomelawyer.com,
a Rasansky Law Firm speciality site devoted exclusively to Nursing
Home Claims, Nursing Home Abuse, Nursing Home Neglect, and Nursing
Home Rights.
Signs that a Loved
One In A Nursing Home could be in trouble include Behavioral
Problems, Changes In Physical
Conditions, Dehydration, and Immobility to
name a few.
