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A key consideration when a family moves a relative into a nursing home is that person’s safety. Assisted living offers a safer environment than life at home on their own, and that can help family members make the decision that an elderly loved one will be better off in a care.

The alternative is a private nursing team or round-the-clock care from an in-home agency, but these options can be expensive.

A nursing home will often provide a safer environment for older family members than living alone, but there are still safety hazards anyone running a nursing home needs to be aware of.

This is a guide for anyone working in a health and social care capacity to understand those potential risks and suggest ways to reduce them.

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