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