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    stated that the amount of abuse occurring in nursing homes in our nation is increasing dramatically. Physical‚ Sexual and verbal abuse is occurring and something needs to be done to stop it. "Thirty percent of nursing homes in the United States---5‚283 facilities---were cited for almost 9‚000 instances of abuse over a recent two-year period (Special Investigations Division of the House Government Reform Committee). Reading this article on nursing home abuse really opened my eyes up to a whole

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    Research has shown that nursing home abuse is prevalent all across the United States. Nursing home abuse and neglect is an issue that continues to haunt the elderly population. One third of the 1‚600 nursing homes in the United States have been cited for abuse (Whitaker‚ 2001). According to Hooyman & Kiyak (2005) neglect is defined as caregiver not providing goods and services necessary to avoid physical harm or mental anguish. According to Pillemer (1988) elderly abuse is synonymous to maltreatment

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    leads to a feeling of isolation. The isolation felt by nursing home residents may lead to a feeling of hopelessness. Hopelessness perceived by residents in a nursing home may be due to several factors. Individuals perceive failure in the areas such as coping or problem-solving. (Bahr & Brown‚ 2012‚ p. 117). Nursing home residents may perceive failure when it comes to problem-solving for reasons such as a lack of autonomy. Many nursing home residents dismiss their feelings of hopelessness for he

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    Care Quality of Nursing Homes in America The quality of care in nursing homes around the country is a topic that has become heavily researched over the past 30 years. In some parts of the world‚ like Wales‚ residents appreciate the care they receive from loving nurses and good programs (Palfrey‚ 2011). However‚ in many countries such as the United States‚ residents argue that there is a major need for reform in the nursing home industry. This issue has recently become overwhelmingly important

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    1.0 INTRODUCTION I propose to study the attitude‚ knowledge and experiences of nurses on prioritizing comfort measures in care of the dying patient in an acute hospital setting. I am particularly interested in this field as I worked in a hospice during semester break where palliative care of the dying concentrated on the quality of life of the patient. When the prognosis for the patient was imminent death‚ care was focused on reducing the severity of the disease symptoms rather than vainly trying

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    When considering the nursing home option for parents or other loved ones‚ here are a few of the main advantages to keep to mind: • Better resources and equipment: Private homes simply don’t have the types of medical equipment and supplies needed to help seniors stay healthy. Many nursing homes are almost as advanced as hospitals in their ability to provide sophisticated care for patients on a 24-hour basis. • High-quality long-term care: Due to modern medicine‚ seniors now live longer than ever

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    Title: -‘A Report Submitted to the Continuing Care Committee within NHS Blackburn with Darwen Teaching Care Trust Plus’. A Report Submitted to The Open University Contents:- 1. Introduction 2 2. Perspective on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and

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    Have you or a loved one recently had a fall or nasty injury? Is the stuffy‚ overcrowded nursing home they stuck you in driving you crazy? Are you worried you will have a tough time adjusting when you get discharged? To avoid problems with the post-nursing home transition‚ it is important to have a plan in place. With that in mind‚ here are 7 tips from the New York in-home senior care experts at ElderChoice. Make A Plan: If you’re getting released in a wheelchair but three steps stand between you

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    Craig was hired to perform a safety consultation for Countryside Care Nursing Home. Countryside nursing home has experienced a rising number in accidents due to resident transfer. Craig was tasked with finding a cost justified way to reduce injuries in the facility. During resident transfer the nursing home requires that patients be lifted by two nurse’s aides at a time. Although the nurses were trained to follow all the best practices to prevent injury to both themselves and the patients‚ accidents

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    Prescription Abuse Seen In U.S. Nursing Homes Powerful Antipsychotics Used to Subdue Elderly; Huge Medicaid Expense By LUCETTE LAGNADO December 4‚ 2007; Page A1 In recent years‚ Medicaid has spent more money on antipsychotic drugs for Americans than on any other class of pharmaceuticals -- including antibiotics‚ AIDS drugs or medicine to treat highblood pressure. One reason: Nursing homes across the U.S. are giving these drugs to elderly patients to quiet symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and

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