Behind Closed Doors: care facilities exposed from the inside out - the good, bad, and ugly.

What happens when you leave your loved one behind in a care facility?

In this eye-opening episode of Eldercare Success, Nancy May, alongside eldercare expert Eilon Capsis PhD, unveils the hidden realities of eldercare facilities. Eilon, with his extensive background, brings to light the often-overlooked pitfalls and alarming practices within these facilities. This compelling conversation explores the intricate balance between profit and care, the nuances of elder mistreatment, and the critical aspects families should be aware of.

It's an essential listen for anyone considering moving their loved ones into a care facility, or even helping them in a rehab facility.

Dr. Capsis also shares information about his children's book which is designed to help them understand a grandparent's dementia challenges.

Key Points Include:

• Revealing insights into the hidden challenges and traps in eldercare facilities
• The balance between profit motives and quality of care
• Recognizing and preventing elder mistreatment in care facilities
• Essential considerations for families when choosing eldercare options

Episode Links:

• Book: what I learned about grandma's memory
• Report #1: National Investment Center Bluebook for Senior Housing and Care.
• Report #2: Life and Death in Assisted Living Review
• Understanding and Preventing Harmful Interactions Between Residents with Dementia
• Children's Book: What I've Learned About Grandma's Memory
• Book: How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After - an essential for anyone caring for an aging or frail loved one.
• Ask a Question on Eldercare Success: Click the tab on the right side of the page to record and send your questions.

Guest: Eilon Caspi, Ph.D., is a gerontologist and dementia behavior specialist. He currently works as an assistant research professor at the Institute for Collaboration on Health, Intervention, and Policy, University of Connecticut. He serves as a board member of the Long Term Care Community Coalition (NYC). He worked his entire adult life in the aging field, starting as a nurse aide in 1994 in a nursing home where his grandfather lived. Both his grandmothers had dementia and lived in nursing homes. Over the years, he served in various roles, including social worker, consultant, applied researcher, educator, author, volunteer, and elder care advocate. Over the past 13 years, he developed and implemented a comprehensive program for the prevention of the prevalent and harmful phenomenon of resident-to-resident incidents in long-term care homes.

Host: Nancy A. May, has gone from the Boardroom to the Emergency Room in caring for her aging parents and educating others. She is the five-star author of How to Survive 911 Medical Emergencies, Step-by-Step Before, During, After!  She is an award-winning expert in managing the complexities of caring for an aging parent or family member, even from over 1200 miles away, or more. For a Free File-of-Life to www.howtosurvive911.com. Nancy is also the Co-Founder of CareManity LLC, and the private FaceBook group, Eldercare Success.

Disclaimer: The views, perspectives, and opinions expressed in this show are those of the show guests and not directly those of the companies they serve or that of the host or the producer CareManity, LLC. The information discussed should not be taken as medical, legal, or financial advice. Please seek advice from your own personal medical, legal, or financial advisors as each person’s situation is different. (c) Copyright 2024 CareManity, LLC all rights reserved. CareManity is a trademark of CareManity, LLC.

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