A resident is being neglected if the nursing home’s staff is not making sure the resident is receiving the appropriate:
- Medications
- Food
- Liquids
- Exercise and movement
- Attention and respect
- Access to his or her own belongings
- Information he or she should have
- Clean bedding
- Sanitary living area
Signs and symptoms that may indicate a resident is being neglected include:
- Bedsores
- Rapid weight gain or loss
- Low energy
- Unexplained bruises
- Hair loss
- Wounds not healing
- Yellowing of the skin
- Dry mouth
- Flushed or dry skin
- Teeth problems
Every nursing facility is legally bound to serve every resident with his or her basic needs every day. Neglecting to provide the resident with his or her essential needs can negatively impact the resident’s health and well-being.
Contact our team today if you believe your loved one is experiencing nursing home neglect or abuse, and an experienced attorney will review your case with you. We offer a free consultation, and we do not charge any fees unless we are able to help your loved one obtain compensation for what he or she has suffered.
