How to Catch Resident-to-Resident Aggression Before It’s Too Late

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Resident abuse has already spelled disaster for hundreds of nursing homes and assisted living communities. Who will be next?

I recently read an article in the Minnesota Star Tribune that was a real eye-opener. It was part of a 3-part series on elder abuse in assisted living communities. The article was called “When Roommates Are the Abusers.” What a topic!

Resident-on-resident violence is an area of abuse that seems to be getting more attention these days. I’ve read a couple articles, just over the last few weeks. And it’s more prevalent than many like to believe. According to a Cornell University study, in New York alone, one in five nursing home residents are involved in a minimum of one aggressive encounter from a fellow resident.

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