Nursing home abuse

This is for my Disability Studies class. It is about the truth in nursing homes. Working in a nursing home myself, I hope to be an advocate for those who have been abused, or a family member who has lost a loved one from abuse.

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Nonprofits & Activism

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• Nursing home
• abuse
• love
• care
• life

[Elphie1988]

Thanks again for everyones support, I think I am going to do another video because this is so close to my heart! Thank you again!

[heatherm42420]

This is really touching. I decided to do one of my essays on this topic. WHile mpst are concerned with world hunger and the wars, they have no idea what is happening to our elderly that have fought to keep america what it is for us today! KUDOS Elphie!

[Elphie1988]

Well thank you very much!

[NursingHomeWarriors]

Abuse does happen in nursing homes and comes in different forms. While you did touch on a few of the reasons why abuse may happen, the bigger picture is very complicated and demands a constant push for improvements. Elphie, I hope that you are reporting to the appropriate oversight and enforcement agencies any abuse that you may be aware of. Even though they are not the overall answer, they are a good place to start. Remember you can file a complaint without revealing your identity.

[Elphie1988]

Right, I know that it comes in other forms, like I said I have worked in a nursing home for five years, and I do report abuse. Again this was for a school project that was only alloud to be so long, so I had to go from on angle otherwise it would be a whole movie. lol, thank you so much for you comment!

[irides3]

this is one of the most poorly done and basic videos i have ever seen. the people who did this have no idea what they are talking about and should stop posting stuff on the internet if they know nothing

I give this video 0 stars!

[Elphie1988]

WOW seriously, it a school project, that was for nothing but that! But let me tell you that I have worked in a nursing home for, hmmmmm, 5 years and I KNOW A LIL MORE THAN SOMETHING about the abuse that goes on. This is not meant to be amazing, just get a point across!!!! Your intitled to your opinion, but really you have no idea!

[randomdave30]

Old people are to be cherished, not treated as 'work to be done' or a bloody nuisance!!!

[dirthouse69]

One day we will all grow old and need caring for, and I guess my prayer would be that we would die peacefully, rather than to live those fragile years through the abuse of under qualified, under educated idiots running the system!

[ChavaAyanna]

I know it's been 3yrs ago but, how have your studies gone? Did you graduate from college? Do you work in a nursing home now or?

I really loved your video

[TheROLLINGPIX]

@Elphie1988 Please show my videos I am in a nursing home, owned by the Seventh Day Adventists and it's awful here too. 

[The391956]

@TWENEER5

That is the right thing to do, that is so nice.

what happens to old people without family like a unmarried lady.

[The391956]

NURSING HOMES NEED TO BE SHUT DOWN

END OF STORY

[yvonnespearing]

Ive worked for 36 years ,and the love I have for them is over the top..but now im accused of abuse by aging disabilities,because I didnt use my gate belt.and she fell with me,her family didnt want the gate belt on,and she hated it,I chose to have her confront,,and she got a hair line fracture,and now ,I got abuse on my file,,IM so sad,never go against policy,,

[lebogart2002]

Good job on the video, thanks for sharing this. 

[hurrykissme]

This is definitely a sunject that needs to be brought to light, however, your video makes it seem as though EVERY nursing home is like this! I work in a nursing home (skilled level) as a nurse. I deeply care about my residents and will adamantly stand up for their rights when need be. People need to remember that although abuse does occur, there are hundreds more employees that truly care, that take the time to love, and strive to make their residents' experience a good one, every single day.

[1LaOriental]

@jackyrouge The industry polices itself...even the so-called best nursing homes are grossly understaffed,

the workers underpaid, and in some cases are even told to go home if they deem the staffing levels are too high; I know, I have worked in several of them. I have also worked in a rehab facility and realize that the system needs an overhaul. The CNA's work much too hard as do the nurses and as a result some become somewhat desensitized and callous.

[rhysco1000]

its a sad world we live in i have been a carer for over 12 years we are over WORKED and well under PAID dosent mean to say we take the job on to abuse vunreable adults its rewarding if u really do car

[natesvidspot]

i work in care and i must say the care we give to our residents/service users is very good but i do have to point out that taking a photograph of an elderly person is actually against the law and as i am currently doing my diploma in health and social care. thinking of going in to care for the money i advise NOT to as its not very good you have to want JOB SATISFACTION to see a smile on a elderly persons face. that i am helping someone to be happy. that i am making someone life worth living .