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Are the Elderly Losing Dignity in Nursing Homes?

Posted on May 8, 2017 1:49pm PDT

Merriam-Webster defines dignity as, “The quality or state of being worthy, honored, or esteemed,” whereas respect is defined as “an act of giving particular attention: consideration,” and the “quality or state of being esteemed.” In the nursing home setting, do you believe that elderly residents are being treated with dignity and respect? Let’s take a look at what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has to say about it.

According to the CDC, “For every one case of elder abuse that is detected or reported, it is estimated that approximately 23 cases remain hidden.” So, the statistics make it clear that not all elderly residents in nursing homes are being treated with the dignity and respect they deserve, and as nursing home abuse attorneys, we have witnessed this first-hand.

How Are Residents Dishonored & Disrespected?

Nursing homes are for-profit companies, so unfortunately, they often do not hire the highest trained or the highest paid employees. When you combine that with trying to cram as many beds into a facility as possible, while trying to run on a minimum number of staff, you get increased stress and a recipe for disaster.

Here are some ways an elderly resident can be dishonored and disrespected in the nursing home setting:

  • The staff does not knock when entering the room.
  • The staff does not let the resident have a private phone conversation.
  • The staff does not let the resident have private visits with friends and family.
  • The staff does not let the resident have privacy while dressing.
  • The staff takes pictures or video of the resident while undressing, or while in embarrassing situations.
  • The staff forces the elderly resident to watch inappropriate videos for shock value.
  • The staff isolates the resident from other residents so they cannot socialize.

Even something such as not allowing the elderly resident to participate in social activities as “punishment,” or turning his or her wheelchair so it faces a corner during Bingo, or denying them dessert or other food as if they’re children– these too can lead to a loss of dignity and respect, especially when other residents are painfully aware of the mistreatment.

Psychological Abuse in Nursing Homes

When a resident loses their dignity and respect because of how they are treated by caregivers, it’s considered psychological abuse, which is a form of nursing home abuse. According to the CDC, such treatment can lead to post traumatic stress disorder and a higher risk of “developing fear and anxiety reactions.”

If you suspect your loved one is losing their dignity and respect in a nursing home, contact our office at once for a consultation with a Long Island nursing home abuse lawyer!

Categories: Nursing Home Abuse, Nursing Home Neglect, Elder Abuse
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