Nursing Home Neglect Research Paper
David Kaiser Law - Medical Malpractice - Nursing Home Neglect
Americans are living longer than ever before thanks to advancements in medical technology, diet, and treatments. For many, this means entering assisted care as they age. Some may have disabilities that prevent from living on their own. Often times, the family that would care for them at a healthier time in their life can not provide the constant medical assistance needed. Many have family members that entrust a professional organization such a nursing home to provide this care. Most nursing homes are compassionate and responsible places that properly look after their patients. However, there are some that fail to provide the care needed and neglect the conditions of the patients, and even expose them to harm and mistreatment. Before taking a loved one to reside in a nursing home, check with the National Center on Elder Abuse for all the facts. If your loved one is complaining about abuse or neglect or you see signs that they are being abused or denied the proper treatment then contact an attorney who specializes in elder abuse claims to discuss the …show more content…
Sometimes, abuse is the failure to provide the special needs the patient requires. This could be the result of a lack of communication on the part of the establishment's organization system. Other times, it can be a direct result of malicious intent or failure for the staff to perform their jobs. Because the elderly lack the ability to defend themselves, they are easy victims. Almost half of dementia patients in a nursing home inflicted with dementia suffer from abuse, according to 2010 University of California, Irvine study. In cases such as dementia, the patient can not speak for themselves. Please check for the following warning signs when you visit your loved ones: broken bones, rapid weight loss, cuts, and
Americans are living longer than ever before thanks to advancements in medical technology, diet, and treatments. For many, this means entering assisted care as they age. Some may have disabilities that prevent from living on their own. Often times, the family that would care for them at a healthier time in their life can not provide the constant medical assistance needed. Many have family members that entrust a professional organization such a nursing home to provide this care. Most nursing homes are compassionate and responsible places that properly look after their patients. However, there are some that fail to provide the care needed and neglect the conditions of the patients, and even expose them to harm and mistreatment. Before taking a loved one to reside in a nursing home, check with the National Center on Elder Abuse for all the facts. If your loved one is complaining about abuse or neglect or you see signs that they are being abused or denied the proper treatment then contact an attorney who specializes in elder abuse claims to discuss the …show more content…
Sometimes, abuse is the failure to provide the special needs the patient requires. This could be the result of a lack of communication on the part of the establishment's organization system. Other times, it can be a direct result of malicious intent or failure for the staff to perform their jobs. Because the elderly lack the ability to defend themselves, they are easy victims. Almost half of dementia patients in a nursing home inflicted with dementia suffer from abuse, according to 2010 University of California, Irvine study. In cases such as dementia, the patient can not speak for themselves. Please check for the following warning signs when you visit your loved ones: broken bones, rapid weight loss, cuts, and