We live in the U.S., not a third-world country. Shocking, yes, but not that uncommon for older Americans living in nursing homes. In fact, the lack of food, water, and the most basic hygiene are causes of death for an estimated 35,000 seniors a year. Seniors too weak to feed themselves leave trays of food untouched. Seniors too disabled to move lay in their own waste.
Seniors too senile to ask for water or painkillers suffer needlessly.
And it s occurring in nursing homes all over the country. That s a lot of money. And nursing home owners know it. They also know that by cutting corners, they can make a huge profit. That s one reason most nursing homes are understaffed the number one reason neglect occurs.