Caring for those who are unable to do so for themselves, whether it is due to illness or age, should be the top priority of those who run nursing home facilities. Unfortunately, there are situations where Michigan residents residing in nursing homes across the state are left vulnerable to mistreatment from those they depend on the most. Reported incidences of nursing home abuse are supposed to be filed with the state who will, according to regulations, follow up with the claims to ensure that alleged victims are receiving proper treatment.
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When people think of nursing home residents, they often think of older people -- those who have aged to a point where their mobility has decreased or an illness has made it difficult to care for themselves. There is another type of patient that may make use of a nursing facility -- a person with special needs that may not be of an advanced age. Just like the elderly, these people are often targets of nursing home abuse due to their increased vulnerability and dependence on others for care. Recently, here in Michigan, a group home employee was brought up on various charges relating to allegations that she assaulted a disabled woman. It is yet another sad story that happens too often -- indeed, one time is more than is acceptable.
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Some of the most vulnerable people in society are our older citizens. When they live in a nursing home, their families trust that the medical professionals employed there will care for them. Unfortunately, there are too many instances where elderly patients are taken advantage of. A recent case here in Michigan involved a nurse who now stands accused of nursing home abuse among other crimes.
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The stories about the cruelty and neglect found in some nursing homes are shocking reminders of the undeserved plight of some of our elderly citizens. In some cases, personnel in the nursing homes are the most untrained and ill-equipped of any of the millions of healthcare workers nationwide. Ample examples of these rogue institutions can be identified in Michigan and in every other state. Some nursing homes have apparently shunned the pride that they should show in the work that they do. Instead, they've created operations that stand only as showcases of nursing home abuse.
