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Advocates can adopt several creative strategies for fighting for the rights of vulnerable elderly nursing home residents. Successful criminal prosecution of a nursing home corporation has initiated various strategies, including a multi-disciplinary task force comprising several government departments and private personnel. Utilization of the services of geriatric nurse practitioners, volunteers and ombudsman, and education regarding different aspects of nursing home care can help in the fight for legal rights of nursing home residents.
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A study was conducted to analyze circumstances leading to the possible abuse of elderly residents' medication and examine measures that may be taken to avoid or reduce the occurrence of such abuse. Concerns associated with general practitioners and practice staff's provision of primary medical care were discussed. Some of the measures that can be carried out to minimize medication abuse include the implementation of strict regulations about securing medication and the utilization of a drug chart to tally medication labels.
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A study was conducted to analyze causes and solutions to neglect and abuse related to undernutrition in long-term care of the aged in North America. Several protocols that promote a higher quality of life for residents, a reduction of costs for nursing home administrators and a decrease in care provider stress were discussed. The need for establishing an interdisciplinary to give quality nutritional care that includes assessment, food preparation and care planning was then addressed.
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