Resident-to-resident aggression is common in nursing homes. Here’s how we can improve residents’ safety

Resident-to-resident aggression is common in nursing homes. Here’s how we can improve residents’ safety

Wbmul/ShutterstockThe Coroners Court of Victoria is undertaking an inquest into the deaths of eight aged care residents across six facilities, over a nine-month period in 2021. Each death occurred after an interaction between residents, known as resident-to-resident aggression. If your loved one is living in aged care, it’s natural to be distressed and concerned for their safety after hearing about these deaths. Here’s what we know about when an…