On my recent statistical wanders, I figured out that most nursing homes only report 1.5 falls per year. If you have been to an actual nursing home, you will find this data a bit disturbing. Taking in mind the vast number of elderly people living in nursing homes, their disease condition like parkinson's and alzheimer's, nursing negligence cases should be worth a second look.
In connection, 1,800 people "supposedly" die each year due to falls. This is itself is alarming dont you think so? Think of it as the total number of people in a good sized mall at one time,that's how many people die each year due to one case of nursing negligence and malpractice. And that's assuming its really the right stats. I reckon there's more, a lot more.
In a recent study, they actually proved this fact wrong as they asserted 75% of the elderly people fall out of bed in a nursing home at least once a year. Three out of four people fall each year. That's gotta be something to think about isnt it?
If you have a loved one in a nursing home or you are planning to get him to one, make sure you check the following:
- The nursing home's reputation - Ask around. Look for recommendations from doctors or nurses. They are the ones who can tell you which ones are good and which ones you will be better off keepign your loved one at home.
- Nursing home care facilities - Look for minor things which can eventually save your loved one from a nursing care abuse or negligence. Make sure there are grab bars, lowering beds and raising toilet seats. These are minor things but without it, your loved one may be one of those three out of four people.
- Visit them once in a while - Apart from psychological reasons, this will give you the assurance they are in good hands as you can see for yourself their living condition.
- Get a nursing home as close to your home as possible - If this is near you, you'll probably have more time with your loved one and be able to check on them conveniently.
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