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Nursing Home Safety: 3 Ways To Keep Your Loved One Safe

Kristina Walker

Nursing homes can seem like loving places, but there are some that are not. Workers who weren't screened well or those who get frustrated can cause injuries to your loved ones. Here are three things to do to make sure your loved one is taken care of. 

Invest in a Hidden Camera

Having a hidden camera in the room is a good way to make sure your loved one isn't being harmed and to be certain that the staff is doing its job. Hidden cameras can be as small as buttons, so you can place them inside toys, on shelves, or even on your loved one's clothing. Many cameras also record sound, so you will be able to hear what is being said to your elderly parent or relative. 

Why is this important? As people age, they may develop Alzheimer's Disease or dementia. They may claim things happen that haven't. With a camera, you can be sure of what's actually taking place, so you know the truth versus fantasy. 

Visit Often

Another way to make sure your loved one stays safe is to visit often. When you make your presence known, the staff is more likely to take extra good care of your relative. This is particularly true if you become friends with the person in charge or become friendly with the nurses at the nursing desk. When families are involved, they're also more likely to notice anything odd. Some oddities to look out for include:

  • Items missing from your relative's room
  • Bruising on your loved one in odd places
  • Sudden changes in your relative's behavior

When you visit, you can also note how often the nurses check in and their demeanor with your parent or relative. If it seems inappropriate or you see no one, you can raise your concern with the head of staff or nursing home director immediately. 

Ask Questions and Get Involved

It's absolutely your right to ask questions about how often your loved one is interacted with, if medications have been delivered on time, or why your relative is complaining about falling or getting hurt. Every instance should be in the nurses' records, so there should be explanations for anything that went wrong. 

If you find that you are concerned about the treatment of patients at the facility, consider volunteering for a day or two at the facility. This puts you in the perfect position to note anything that seems off in the facility, so you can make a decision about whether or not you want your loved one to stay there. 

These are just a few tips for keeping your loved one safe in a nursing home; if you still feel there are problems you'd like to address, you may be able to speak with a nursing home attorney, like one from The Jaklitsch Law Group, and file a lawsuit. 


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After I got into an accident a few years ago, I realized that I needed to hire an attorney, and fast. I didn't know how to proceed through the course of the investigation by my insurance company, so I searched the area for a personal injury lawyer who could help. I was really impressed with how intelligent my lawyer was and how hard he worked to make things right with my case. After a few months, my lawsuit was settled, and I really felt like I couldn't have done it without him. This blog is all about understanding personal injury law and the benefits of working with a lawyer.

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