Nursing homes are a common option in many countries when an elderly loved one can no longer be cared for at home. There are many reasons why home care is no longer an option for someone who is aging. Oftentimes this is the case because a person needs more care and resources than their family can give them. Perhaps they have a medical condition that must be treated by professionals. Or, perhaps they live far away from their family and cannot move in with a loved one. Or, maybe they need assistance with basic, everyday tasks and their family cannot provide round-the-clock support.
The Nursing Home in Today’s World
Nursing homes exist to fill this void. They provide constant care, resources, and activities for those who can no longer take care of themselves. Both medical and non-medical care is available at nursing homes throughout the country and throughout the state of Connecticut.
In an ideal world, nursing homes provide constant, professional care from those who are trained to assist the elderly. However, the reality can be much different. Unfortunately, many nursing homes are understaffed, do not have enough resources, and make mistakes that can harm residents. As the baby boomers get older, the elderly population in this country is on the rise. Quickly finding solutions to safe and helpful care for all of these people is difficult. This oftentimes leaves homes and residents vulnerable to neglect and abuse.
Preventing Neglect and Abuse
There are many ways to prevent neglect and abuse of an elderly loved one in a nursing home. There are actions that you can take as an individual to ensure the safety of the home that you choose for those you love. In addition, the government has taken actions to protect the elderly. For example, the Nursing Home Act of 1987 was designed to establish nursing home resident rights and improve the quality of life for residents. This act outlined rights that residents have, as well as clear consequences for those who violated these rights. In addition, this act allowed for nursing home certification requirements, which also help keep residents safe.
When nursing homes violate the Nursing Home Act of 1987, or any other nursing home regulations imposed by the state, they are subject to sanctions. In Connecticut, homes are monitored in accordance with the Nursing Home Act of 1987. Sanctions are given throughout the state to those homes which violate regulations and residents’ rights.
In this section of our website, you can learn more about baby boomers and the rise of the elderly population, the Nursing Home Reform Act, and how nursing homes are sanctioned in Connecticut. We also provide information in other sections of our website to help you choose the best nursing home for a loved one. Not every nursing home will be the right fit for your loved one, and some homes are better than others. You can learn more to establish a plan for finding the best nursing home for your elderly loved one on this website. Of course, we are always available to help you through this process.
