Nursing Home Claims
With so many elderly citizens residing in nursing homes, reports of Nursing Home Abuse, Nursing Home Neglect, and exploitation continue to increase. Abuse of the elderly is a tragedy that is preventable in most cases. The links on the left identify problem areas for many nursing home residents, along with explanations of how you can best help a loved one who is under nursing home care.
There are a number of signs and symptoms that indicate abuse or neglect. For instance, if you notice that a loved one in a nursing home is Acting Irrationally, take note. Elder abuse can be physical, emotional, or even sexual. A victim's reaction can range from withdrawal to violence.
Also take note if your loved one becomes extremely lethargic, withdrawn, and/or depressed. Such reactions are not uncommon in abuse situations. Check the nursing home resident's personal hygiene and condition of his or her room. Pay close attention to whether your loved one seems malnourished or dehydrated. Look at his or her skin condition, and take note of whether pressure sores (or bed sores) have developed. But, most importantly, listen to your loved one. Take all complaints of abuse or neglect seriously. Always keep the following in mind:
- Physical Abuse
- Frequent injuries such as bruises, cuts, black eyes or burns are signs of abuse, especially when the service provider cannot adequately explain how they happened.
- Frequent complaints of pain without obvious injury.
- Passive, withdrawn, or emotionless behavior.
- Lack of reaction to pain.
- Reports of physical abuse.
- Neglect
- Obvious malnutrition (unexplained weight loss) and dehydration.
- Lack of personal cleanliness.
- Habitually dressed in torn or dirty clothes.
- Constantly hungry.
- In need of medical/dental care.
- Left unattended for long periods of time.
- Reports of neglect.
If a loved is in a nursing home and you feel that have been abused or neglected, please contact The Rasansky Law Firm immediately to discuss your legal rights and options regarding your loved one in a nursing home.
For more information about Nursing Home Claims, you can also visit www.nursinghomelawyer.com, a Rasansky Law Firm speciality site devoted exclusively to Nursing Home Claims, Nursing Home Abuse, Nursing Home Neglect, and Nursing Home Rights.
Signs that a Loved One In A Nursing Home could be in trouble include Behavioral Problems, Changes In Physical Conditions, Dehydration, and Immobility to name a few.
