Vulnerability
Nursing home neglect cases involve some of our oldest and most vulnerable citizens. Sadly, many elderly people become victims of substandard care because they are less likely to speak out.  As a result, cases of neglect and abuse often go unreported until a crisis occurs.
Signs or Symptoms
The following are a few indications that an elderly person is not receiving proper care:
  • Bedsores:  Bedsores are an injury that can only occur when a patient is neglected. They occur when an immobile patient is not repositioned periodically. In the most severe of cases, sepsis can result when not treated.
  • Dehydration or Malnutrition: The elderly may not feel the same sense of hunger or thirst as younger people. Nursing homes have a responsibility to ensure residents are properly nourished and hydrated.
  • Medication Errors: Whether it is the wrong dosage or wrong medication altogether, errors in administering prescribed medication, especially to the elderly, can result in serious injury and even death.
  • Wandering and Elopement: Inadequate supervision by caregivers can result in the wandering and escaping of patients. This is most troubling and potentially serious when the elderly individual has dementia or Alzheimer's.
  • Unexpected Death: If you are suspicious of the sudden death of your elderly loved one, you may have valid reasons for feeling that way. By talking to the Healy Law Office, we can go over your case and discuss with you any possible legal action.
  • Staffing Issues: Abuse and harm to elders can stem from severe understaffing or insufficient training of staff in nursing homes.
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