Elder Law

Dementia?s Dangers are Often Overlooked

By Levin & Perconti

Nursing homes are facing more challenges as they admit residents with dementia who are prone to have combative outburst. In one case a 97 year old man was thrown to the floor by a former wrestler, resulting in his death. While this incident may seem beyond control, some advocates say nursing homes could do a better job of reducing the risks of patient abuse. Some outbursts reflect anxiety, fatigue or the side effect of a drug. Also, but issuing abuse-prevention plans for those with dementia, the nursing home can reduce the prospects of residents committing harm. Dementia care and memory care units should be adequately staffed in order to assist the patients. By targeting dementia patients, nursing homes are able to meet the standards for elderly abuse and neglect. Nursing homes in Chicago, Illinois should be adequately prepared to deal with the problems associated with dementia patients. To read more about problems with dementia patients, click the link.

Full post as published by Illinois Nursing Home Abuse Blog on February 23, 2009 (boomark / email).