ABC's Lateline program looked into the question 'Does locking seniors inside nursing homes really keep them safe?' We don't believe so, we have always taken an open door approach.
As stated by Bryan Lipmann, CEO and founder of Wintringham, our motto is "a home 'til stumps".
"That's what we try to create — a home. And you don't lock yourself into a home," he said.
"I think if a person is in a locked facility, it will unnecessarily stress them."
Read the full article here:
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-06-21/nursing-homes-open-door-vs-closed-door/8613908
Norman Hermant examines the practice of locking the elderly inside Australian nursing homes. Many aged care facilities lock residents inside for their safety and security. However, researchers say there is no data to support such a widespread practice and locking the elderly inside nursing homes could be doing them harm.
Watch the full video here:
http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2016/s4689677.htm