How can family members curb malnutrition and dehydration in nursing homes?
Visit during meal times and speak up to head off problems. Watch the nurses and nursing assistants to see if they are giving each patient sufficient attention. Feeding a nursing home resident is often a slow process. If they are not giving each resident sufficient attention, let the director of nursing and the administrator know your concerns. Demand a care planning conference if your family member is not eating well or is showing signs of unplanned weight loss.
