Nursing Homes that Go Above and Beyond the Standard
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention states that there are approximately 16,100 nursing homes in the U.S. and 1.7 million beds. While many nursing homes continue to fall short of minimum requirements, a few nursing homes have gone out of their way to create a positive environment for their seniors.
Signs of quality care in a nursing home include:
- Caregivers that treat residents with respect for their age and condition
- Caregivers that provide prompt service for sickness and hygiene
- Nursing homes that provide good food in taste and in balanced diet
- Homelike surroundings that foster enjoyment of life
- A variety of activities and a strong sense of community
Remember that nursing home patients are not being sent to a nursing home to die. They are being sent there to live and live happily. Ideally, a good home is a positive thing-it is a place where seniors can enjoy themselves, take part in hobbies, socialize and rest whenever they get tired. They have a qualified nursing staff on-hand to assist them in handling daily activities and in managing pain. A nursing home should be regarded as a place of honor and not a place to expect the resident to be victims of elder abuse.
But when that trust is violated and seniors are treated like second hand citizens, then a bad reputation develops. In fact, it's safe to say that the majority of nursing homes offer poor to average nursing care, considering how negative a connotation the term "nursing home" has earned. There have even been hundreds of cases of nursing home abuse.
Senior Site reminds nursing home staff members that an important part of maintaining patient health is to organize stimulating activities. While many residents can enjoy hobbies in their private time, group functions can help to increase social interaction and bring depressed seniors out of a sad state of mind. The Web site mentioned some common activities in superior quality nursing homes:
- Group holiday celebrations (cards, decorating and cake)
- Musical events and mini-shows
- Mini-garden tasks
- Arts and crafts
- Field trips
- Group discussion
- Religious services
- Games
- Exercise
- Book Readings
In a perfect world every nursing home would be above the standard. However, there are a lot of "bad eggs" out there that continually fall short of a minimum standard of care. If your aging relative has been the victim of nursing home abuse then contact The Rasansky Law Firm at 1-877-405-4313. Call for a free consultation and tell your story.
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