Carers and the Ageing
One of my pet hates is the way elderly in care homes are treated.I have had almost 30 years working with Intellectually Disabled Adults and at times situations can be extremely difficult and even dangerous,however as a professional and well trained in the field as a team we handled these tough areas.Having spent the last 18 months in the UK horror stories of the aged in care being mistreated are rife,resulting in family members having to resort to hiding cameras in their loved ones rooms.I find it hard to believe people are using excuses especially not having enough training in the job etc.Hopefully we are all going to reach old age and yet young carers don’t seem to realize that we do actually get old ! I have recently returned to Australia and watched a 4 Corner TV show and couldn’t believe my eyes! Apparently bullying is rife here and I watched a harrowing story with video on the awful way the aged are treated and then it struck me ! I happened to know one of the carers involved. I was aware of her case when she was reported and was found not guilty by the judge,not being judge-mental I accepted the decision as most people would. Last night I watched the alleged incident on National TV and I have changed my mind ! How could a judge dismiss what was obviously bullying? Other cases through out Australia were shown and little protection is given to the age.One particular Carer was actually hitting an elderly lady,consequently going to Court and virtually given a warning with NO loss of accreditation to the Home for the Aged.In conclusion? Come on governments of the world protect your elderly
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