The Dangers of Elderly Care in Texas
Elderly care is necessary for those who cannot take care of themselves. Whether that is due to illness, disability, or just old age, nursing homes provide an invaluable service to our grandparents and parents. Yet, the same reason that they need around the clock care is why they are susceptible to harm and abuse by their caregivers.
It is difficult to find the right kind of care for grandparents. But a non-profit group called Families for Better Care is trying to change that. Their executive director, Brian Lee, stated that “you’ve got to be able to have a good vetting process to be able to determine which people, the caregivers, are going to treat the residents with dignity and respect. You’ve got to hire the right people. State officials need to hold nursing homes accountable. And nursing homes need to hold themselves accountable and step up and start providing better care.” Thanks to this company’s hard work, the process is easier to navigate.
They released a comprehensive report that grades the elder care of all 50 states along with Washington DC. The bad news is that Texas was one of four states to receive a failing grade. The major factor in this grading system was the amount of nurses and the quality of care given. They reported that more than 95 percent of states provided loss than three hours of care per day. Also regulators cited that 90 percent of elder care facilities had at least one or more violations.
If your loved one is in a nursing home already, then make sure that they are not being abused. The scariest part of the report by Families for Better Care is that one in five nursing homes has abused, mistreated or neglected their residents in nearly half of the 50 states. If your loved ones have been injured due to negligent care at a nursing home, then contact an experienced personal injury attorney in New Braunfels today.
