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When you move an elderly family member into a nursing home, you expect that they will be safe there. Unfortunately, such facilities do not always provide proper care. According to a 2010 study cited by the National Center for Elder Abuse (NCEA), 50% of nursing home staff admitted to mistreating a resident that year.
The Musgrove Trial Firm is dedicated to helping senior citizens in nursing homes throughout Georgia. If your loved one has been abused in a nursing home, contact us today for a free consultation. Nursing home abuse and neglect can take many different forms, from physical to mental to emotional, so read below to learn more about elder abuse and how our Norcross personal injury law firm can help.
The NCEA categorizes neglect as a type of elder abuse, which is the mistreatment of older adults by those in a position of trust, like nursing home staff. While nursing home abuse often involves direct harm, neglect causes harm through substandard—or a total lack of—care.
There are four main types of nursing home neglect and abuse:
Before moving a loved one into a nursing home, carefully research the facility. Look for indicators of poor care quality, such as understaffing and unsanitary living conditions. While your relative is living in the nursing home, maintain regular contact. Visiting frequently—or even keeping in touch over the phone—may make it easier to spot signs of improper care.
And if a family member complains of neglect or abuse in the facility, take the claim seriously and investigate it. Call the police—and if they’re in immediate physical danger, the paramedics—and relocate your loved one to a different care facility as soon as possible.
If you have a loved one who has been a victim of nursing home neglect or abuse, The Musgrove Trial Firm in Norcross is here to listen. Our Georgia nursing home abuse lawyers have the experience and professionalism necessary to handle your case with the utmost level of care. Contact us today to set up a free consultation.