CComm: Elder Abuse

Our family opted to have one of us there every evening and sporadically throughout the day. We observed that residents who had family members present were better treated than residents who did not. Grandmom could express herself by shaking her head, nodding, or, as we found out, stick her tongue out at people who mistreated her. One aid in particular got the tongue frequently. He turned out to have a criminal background and could only find a job as an aid/ JeanieSpokane , Community Comment. More here .

Question: Are you confident that your friends and loved ones are getting proper care at area nursing and assisted-living homes?