Breaking the Silence: The Fear of Retaliation

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Resident describes total-care status and fear waiting for help

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Speaker 1, a long-term care resident, said they are a 'total care' patient who needs help dressing, bathing, toileting and eating and described anxiety about ringing the call bell and waiting to see who will respond; they said the first few minutes after ringing are their greatest fear.

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Residents and family members described instances of neglect, long wait times for help, fear of retaliation, and a path for complaints; a long-term care ombudsman explained advocacy and how to contact local offices.

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