Advocating for Your Elder

Nanette recommends the following if your elder is in a care facility...

1. Diligently watch staff.
2. Immediately intervene when inappropriate or poor treatment occurs.
3. Agitate to social workers and supervisory staff for conscious, compassionate care, rather than careless and indifferent treatment.
4. Collect information to better advise hands-on staff on the details of care;
5. Defend your loved one’s patient’s rights.
6. Inquire about other patients’ experiences through family members to find out whether you’re dealing with an isolated situation or a widespread institutional problem.
7. Connect with your loved one’s physician and Hospice, to spell out the problem areas.
… from Chapter 9 of Blessed is She