Nursing Home Negligence / Abuse
As our quality of life improves, people are living longer than ever before. Many
of our family members and loved ones will spend time in a nursing home or long term
care facility. Although most nursing homes and other long term health care facilities
are reputable and provide good care for their residents, there are many that do
not. Taking care of our parents and elderly is a big industry. Cases of abuse and
neglect of the elderly are rising as the number of nursing home residents rise.
Instances of abuse include the following:
PHYSICAL ABUSE:
- open wounds, cuts, bruises, or welts
- caretaker cannot adequately explain condition
- elder's sudden change in behavior
- loss of weight
- burns caused by cigarettes, caustics, or acids.
EMOTIONAL ABUSE:
- emotionally upset or agitated
- extremely withdrawn and non-communicative
- unusual behavior (sucking, biting, rocking).
NEGLECT:
- dehydration
- malnutrition
- pressure sores
- unclean conditions
- begs for food
- fecal or urine odors
- falls, broken bones or injury caused by lack of supervision.
Should you suspect nursing home abuse of a family member or loved one, please contact
us.
Contact us today for a Legal Consultation.