Death of Resident Who Fell from Nursing Home Window: A Lesson in Taking Suicidal Thoughts Seriously in Elderly Populations, or is There More to This Story?
When residents of nursing homes report suicidal thoughts, what is the appropriate response? How can one determine if residents’ statements are an expression of being unhappy with their living arrangements or if they have actual intent to harm themselves? While every situation is unique, one thing is for certain- every person who reports having suicidal …