Unfortunately we live in a culture that does not encourage respect for the elderly.
Our society is very materialistic and the basic necessities of life are very expensive. People are living longer and needing care that families often cannot provide due to lack of space and money.
The care home industry is big business yet carers are among the lowest paid in our economy.
I have personal and professional experience of care homes/nursing homes and dementia units. Many of the homes/staff are kind, caring and well meaning but training is generally poor.
Often, pupils who come out of school with no GCSEs are advised to seek employment as care assistants. Some of these people may be kind, caring individuals, but caring for dementia sufferers is a highly skilled job and requires the ability to learn, intuitive and communication skills and a reasonable level of intelligence. A personal sense of ethics and integrity is vital due to the vulnerability of the residents.
The CCQ is generally hopeless and ineffectual.
It is a sad state of affairs. I can't see things improving TBH.