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Abuse is allowing to fall out of wheel chair and having to be admitted to ER then hospital for sewed up, several UTIs, tearing of skin, pulling out of bed.
Yes, bruising is common in the elderly. It doesn't take much. Helping someone up out of a chair can cause bruising. My Mom had a big bruise on the top of her hand. It came from trying to get between tables with her wheelchair. She kept hitting the corner of the table. I wake up with a bruise and cannot tell u were I got it.
Lois, the way you phrase your question makes it sound as though you think you could do better.
What relationship are you to the POA and to the person in the nursing home? Do you have any hands-on experience of caring for this person, or anyone similar?
The only thing you mention that sounds like abuse in itself is the "pulling out of bed." How sure are you that that has happened? All of the others can be extremely difficult to prevent, especially in a person with dementia.
The duty of a POA is not to babysit the person who is in a facility. The POA can make financial decisions and placement decisions, it’s not up to them to be there 24/7 for the resident.
My mother fell regularly at her facility. I was always called and filled in on her treatment and what happened when she fell. Usually it was because she tripped or walked out without her walker.
UTIs are also common. An elder’s personal hygiene isn’t the best and that can cause them. I requested that my mom be tested monthly.
Have you witnessed the staff pulling the person you’re writing about out of their bed? Or pulling someone else out of their bed? Was the person crying out in pain?
Do you dislike this person’s POA? Is this why you are writing that they are “allowing abuse”? Are you related to the person in the nursing home or the POA? If you are going to make accusations of nursing home abuse, you need to have proof that it’s actually abuse. If there are bruises, photograph them. Document what you see. Go to the POA and ask if they’re aware of what’s going on.
Why do you feel POA is "allowing" it? Falling out of a wheelchair is not unusual in a nursing home. Residents are not allowed to be restrained. There r special chairs where the seat slants back a little to make it harder to get out. Also alarms that go off when the person tries to get up. But the nursing home usually makes the decision to use these. UTIs for some are an on going thing. Different antibiotics sometime need to be tried before they find the right one. Tearing of skin in common. The skin thins out to the point all you do is touch the person and the skin tears. Now the pulling out of bed I don't understand. Like requested, we need more info.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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What relationship are you to the POA and to the person in the nursing home? Do you have any hands-on experience of caring for this person, or anyone similar?
The only thing you mention that sounds like abuse in itself is the "pulling out of bed." How sure are you that that has happened? All of the others can be extremely difficult to prevent, especially in a person with dementia.
My mother fell regularly at her facility. I was always called and filled in on her treatment and what happened when she fell. Usually it was because she tripped or walked out without her walker.
UTIs are also common. An elder’s personal hygiene isn’t the best and that can cause them. I requested that my mom be tested monthly.
Have you witnessed the staff pulling the person you’re writing about out of their bed? Or pulling someone else out of their bed? Was the person crying out in pain?
Do you dislike this person’s POA? Is this why you are writing that they are “allowing abuse”? Are you related to the person in the nursing home or the POA? If you are going to make accusations of nursing home abuse, you need to have proof that it’s actually abuse. If there are bruises, photograph them. Document what you see. Go to the POA and ask if they’re aware of what’s going on.