Nursing Home Negligence

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Reno’s Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer

Nursing home negligence or mistreatment of the elderly by caretakers is a serious and often under-reported issue. Abusive behavior by nursing home staff or caretakers and can lead to high levels of mistrust by the victim and may result in permanent physical or mental damage. Nursing home abuse also includes neglect which can lead to things such as wandering, bed sores, rashes and any number of other equally damaging outcomes.

Negligence doesn’t have to always be physical or leave a visible mark. Verbal abuse or mistreatment by care workers or nursing home staff can have just as large of an effect as physical abuse. The emotional damage caused by verbal abuse can be difficult to quantify, but it is just as serious.

If your loved one has been abused or neglected in a nursing home or by a caretaker, give us a call. We will go over the details and get them the legal help they deserve.

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Signs of Nursing Home Neglect

Nursing home negligence by caretakers is a serious and often under-reported issue. Unfortunately, many elderly abuse victims are unable to speak up for themselves. When caretakers are not held responsible, the lack of consequence often leads to systemic negligence.

If you visit a loved one in a nursing home and are concerned about their potential mistreatment, please pay attention to the following signs of abuse:

Changes in personality, such as depression or timidness
Appearance of bruises and abrasions
Onset of weight loss
Poor personal hygiene
Torn or blood-stained clothing

Nursing Home Negligence Services

Bed Sores

Falls

Malnourishment

Physical Abuse

Sexual Abuse

Wandering Off

Report Nursing Home Abuse

If you’ve seen the abuse and suspect that a long-term care provider is committing nursing home neglect, report the concerns to your local Adult Protective Services (APS) as soon as possible. The sooner that you log a formal complaint, the sooner the abuse will be addressed. However, this also means that the nursing home will have time to destroy evidence. After reporting the abuse, your next step should be to contact a nursing home neglect lawyer.

Visit your state’s Adult Protective Services website for more information on filing a report.

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