Could My Elder Loved One Be Malnourished Due To Nursing Home Neglect?

A: There are a number of different reasons that your elder loved one is showing the signs and symptoms of malnourishment. While some of these reasons could have to do simply with the aging process, others could be the direct cause of nursing home negligence. Here are a few common causes of malnourishment in elderly nursing home residents:

•    The residents are not being fed regularly or according to their care plan.
•    The residents are not given the proper assistance they need during meals.
•    The residents are suffering from dental issues, such as poorly fitted dentures or mouth infections.
•    The residents have lost their appetite due to a medical issue or a prescription drug side effect.
•    The residents are suffering from an illness that make it difficult for them to extract nutrients from their food.
•    The residents are given poor quality food low in nutrients.

If you believe that your loved one is suffering from or suffered from malnutrition – and that the nursing home should have recognized and confronted the issue – you may have a Texas nursing home neglect case. Speak with an attorney today and find justice for your elder loved one.