tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2417858178588416830.post846364653114705235..comments2024-03-19T09:45:12.928-04:00Comments on Hospice and Nursing Homes Blog: Bullying in Older Adult Senior Communities (Research, Video 2:49)Frances Shani Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13963810627889715839noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2417858178588416830.post-20963034515317180112019-01-22T09:25:12.021-05:002019-01-22T09:25:12.021-05:00Rudra, you mention one person should "block&q...Rudra, you mention one person should "block" the seats for them. Blocking seats in advance does not support first-come, first-served. Blocking gives the group "ownership" of a table on a regular basis before all the group members even arrive. It also denies blocked seats regularly from others who arrive before them. That is basically what is going on now and causing problems. Why not just meet early as a group in the lobby area and walk in together when the dining area opens if sitting together is so important to them? Also, if a group does not complete the table, any left empty seats should be available to anyone who wants to sit there, just as it would be at a public sporting event, theater, church, etc. It is certainly more welcoming to new residents and guests, less divisive in creating bad feelings, and a good way to get to know community neighbors in general. Frances Shani Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13963810627889715839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2417858178588416830.post-63590992722449851022019-01-20T02:36:59.656-05:002019-01-20T02:36:59.656-05:00When bullying becomes embedded in the culture of a...When bullying becomes embedded in the culture of a living community, SERIOUS steps and ongoing, long-range monitoring must be implemented to eliminate it permanently. But it can be done.Frances Shani Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13963810627889715839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2417858178588416830.post-71950468819670901262019-01-20T02:18:09.836-05:002019-01-20T02:18:09.836-05:00Rudra, regarding research, that kind of informatio...Rudra, regarding research, that kind of information is not given online at the website, and the person answering the phone may not be aware of the problem or the status of the solution. Some communities start monitoring the saving seating process and stop over time and the bully returns. A firm commitment must be made to follow through with ongoing monitoring and elimination of problems. If possible, a person could go and check out the dining experience in advance. By the way, I have also witnessed saving seats in the movie room/ theater, which many senior communities have.Frances Shani Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13963810627889715839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2417858178588416830.post-66851731063234769912019-01-20T02:02:50.087-05:002019-01-20T02:02:50.087-05:00Thank you for sharing that. I have noticed that ma...Thank you for sharing that. I have noticed that many seniors simple don't report it, rather than upset the bully. Some feel nothing will be done to solve the problem even if they do report it. Some find other places to eat rather than be bothered with the whole scene, including eating at other locations inside or outside the building away from their "home.".Frances Shani Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13963810627889715839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2417858178588416830.post-18403141458465028212019-01-20T01:53:17.297-05:002019-01-20T01:53:17.297-05:00Dave, the video with the woman being bullied becau...Dave, the video with the woman being bullied because of her LGBT status became "unavailable" on Youtube. I had to replace it. Thanks for your comment. Bullying in senior communities is far more prevalent than most people realize and very unhealthy.Frances Shani Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13963810627889715839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2417858178588416830.post-1854850877124778962018-09-11T17:30:30.735-04:002018-09-11T17:30:30.735-04:00It is so important for everyone to feel welcome in...It is so important for everyone to feel welcome in a place they call "home." Depression is very unhealthy.Frances Shani Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13963810627889715839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2417858178588416830.post-9934037962567463512018-08-09T06:04:28.905-04:002018-08-09T06:04:28.905-04:00Sad to know that this happens and happened with yo...Sad to know that this happens and happened with you also; We are 2018 we must act responsible each one of us; you have mentioned correctly that if one wants to sit with their team, they should arrive together and sit, one person should block the seat for them;<br />i would also say choose you active adult community by researching properly <a href="%E2%80%9Dfaberrealty.com/bluestone-creek-homes%E2%80%9D" rel="nofollow">Bluestone Creek </a>Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00626323195368139444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2417858178588416830.post-16670667821577465882018-07-10T16:32:43.561-04:002018-07-10T16:32:43.561-04:00Reaching our senior years is no guarantee that bul...Reaching our senior years is no guarantee that bullying and abuse will not occur. It is a strange and unfortunate facet of human nature that some of us feel the need to look down on others, expressing our narrow views by shunning, bullying or shaming others. I applaud Marsha for bringing suit against the people who showing this unkind and intolerable behavior.David Bickfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01636927483195814381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2417858178588416830.post-15482281719121457172018-07-10T13:37:52.754-04:002018-07-10T13:37:52.754-04:00This is important information with helpful advice....This is important information with helpful advice. I agree tht bullying against seniors should be zero tolerance!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2417858178588416830.post-7129804277053907972018-07-10T10:59:23.076-04:002018-07-10T10:59:23.076-04:00This is a real eye-opener, but not totally surpris...This is a real eye-opener, but not totally surprising. People don't necessarily let go of their biases just because they get older, and bullying, bigotry and condescension can occur at any age. I applaud this woman for bringing suit.David Bickfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01636927483195814381noreply@blogger.com