Nursing home abuse and neglect is a serious issue. It can lead to cognitive decline, bedsores that require surgery, or even death for some patients in their final years of life if not properly taken care of by professionals skilled at providing medical assistance during this challenging period. If you suspect any untoward incident has occurred while your loved one was under nursing services at an assisted living community, please get in touch with us immediately to help restore peace into place.

Nursing homes are often understaffed, which can lead to neglect. Nursing home abuse and neglect is a complex topic for many families with loved ones in caretaker roles with limited resources at their disposal; this includes not enough staff members or trained professionals on hand 24/7- 365 days per year.

What is Elder Abuse?

Elder abuse is a complex issue that arises from the misuse and neglect of seniors. It can be challenging to identify, but it’s crucial we notice if our parents or grandparents seem vulnerable in any way – they may need help. Mature adults often experience depression; however, this isn’t something you want to be equated with the term “elderly”—the word implies old age has arrived at some point when many people don’t develop symptoms until much later than their “advanced years”.

What is Elder Neglect?

Nursing home neglect and abuse can be signs of several different things, including The overbearing guilt that nursing staff feels for their own lives; The lack of improper hygiene practices in the facility leading up to infection outbreaks like thrush (a fungal condition); Not enough nurses on hand at one time because they’re all hanging out with patients instead – some might say it’s “nursing” them rather than providing care. The signs of Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse are not always easy to spot, but there is a lot you can do to protect your loved one from this tragedy. The best way possible would be if they were able to reside peacefully at home until their last days on earth without being neglected or mistreated by those around them who have been given power over their lives—caregivers. That’s why I’m going to tell you about some common red flags: 

• disheveled appearance (indicative of lack of hygiene) such as dirty hair and unwashed skin;  
• extreme weight loss despite eating well
• sleep apnea commonly leads elderly patients into nursing homes because of its inability to breathe while asleep

What Should You Do If Suspected Elder Abuse Or Neglect?

If you suspect that an older adult is being abused or neglected, the best thing to do would be to contact local authorities as soon as possible. This will ensure their safety and well-being if there’s been a change of circumstances since they’ve lived on their own without help before – such changes could include them no longer having access to friends or family members who can assist with daily tasks like grocery shopping. If this sounds all too familiar, then don’t hesitate. Call us now so we may begin preparing legal counsel right away.