Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
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As family members age, they oftentimes need the assistance of a nursing home to help take care of them. When an individual sends their parent or grandparent to a nursing home they trust that their loved one will be treated and cared for well. All too often this is not the case and the nursing home staff either neglects or abuses the elderly people in their facility. If this is the case for your loved one obtain a Hartford personal injury lawyer right away to put an end to the abuse and receive compensation for your loved one. It is heartbreaking how many stories and recorded events there are in regards to nursing home abuse. One way to prevent or put a stop to neglect or abuse is to visit your family member or loved one often. Be attentive during your visits and look for behavior or conditions that are out of the ordinary. Another tip is to visit on different days of the week and at different times so you are not always seeing the same staff and so the nursing home does not expect your visit.
Signs of Nursing Home Neglect
While visiting there are various signs of neglect to keep a look out for when it comes to your loved one, such as:
- New injuries
- Infections
- Illnesses
- Weight loss
- Pressure sores
- Dehydration
- Dirty sheets or clothing
- Unexplained death
- Changes in behavior of your loved one
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