Making the decision to put your loved one in a nursing home can be excruciatingly difficult. You want them to be happy and healthy, but unfortunately you don’t have the time or ability to provide the round-the-clock care they need. It’s important to realize that you’re not alone in this tough decision. In fact, the number of Americans 60 years or older who live in nursing homes has climbed to 1.3 million.
Unfortunately, stories of nursing home abuse and neglect are far too common, making this decision even more difficult. The last thing you want is to trust the care of your loved one to a facility that will take advantage of them and fail to provide the care they need.While many elderly care facilities provide compassionate and attentive 24/7 care to nursing home residents, the ugly truth is that some facilities have earned a bad reputation for hiring incompetent staff and engaging in neglectful practices.
