I am happy to host this guest post from NY lawyer Laurence Banville. In our family, we are blessed that my Mom has never displayed signs of abuse, but we are watchful and I’m glad to know all the signs. When elders become physically weak, th…
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THE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM A Blog by Donna Thomson: How Caregivers Can Spot Elder Abuse
I am happy to host this guest post from NY lawyer Laurence Banville. In our family, we are blessed that my Mom has never displayed signs of abuse, but we are watchful and I’m glad to know all the signs. When elders become physically weak, th…
Continue readingTHE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM A Blog by Donna Thomson: ASSESSING THE QUALITY AND SAFETY OF NURSING HOMES
4 Tips for Finding Quality Nursing Home CareGuest Post by Andrew EganNursing homes or assisted living facilities can help take care of ailing family members or loved ones. At their best, nursing homes can provide a valuable service and essential care d…
Continue readingTHE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM - A Blog by Donna Thomson: For Caregivers: Three Tips on Protecting Elders from Neglect
Guest Post As only a part-time caregiver to my grandmother, I feel fortunate that her caregivers are both caring and attentive to her needs and respect her as an individual. However, I’m all too aware that senior neglect and abuse are widespread in some nursing homes and retirement communities. However,
Continue readingTHE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM - A Blog by Donna Thomson: Guest Post: In Defense of At-Home Care
Guest Post: In Defense of At-Home Care Linda Bright is a staff writer and a public relations coordinator for MyNursingDegree.com.Given her experience as a former hospital administrator, she writes primarily about healthcare reform, patient rights and other issues related to the healthcare industry. In her free time, she enjoys Sudoku, spending
Continue readingTHE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM - A Blog by Donna Thomson: Caregivers Are Not (Usually) Abusers!
Caregivers of very vulnerable loved ones who have extremely high needs are at high risk to being accused of abuse. I know, because it happened to me. And there are many other loving and responsible parents of children with severe disabilities who report similar scenarios. In 2005, my son Nicholas
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