Abuse in Nursing Homes: the Need for Comprehensive Reforms
Words: 1140 Pages: 4 1134Where do you see yourself at eighty years old? When are you old and vulnerable? When are you incapable of doing daily activities such as eating, sleeping, and even going to the bathroom? Things we take for granted. Families expect their loved ones to be in a caring and safe environment when placed in nursing homes. However, one out of ten seniors encounters abuse in nursing homes. They experience sexual, physical, and/or mental abuse, most often by their caregiver. Intentional […]