As those we love age, they can develop needs that require extensive care. For many reasons, the family of the elderly person may not be able to provide the care they require. In those cases, the difficult decision to place their care in the hands of others is made. Sometimes this is the only solution to ensure those we love receive the care they need, and we must decide on the best nursing home for them to live in so that they can be properly cared for. Most nursing homes provide an excellent standard of care, and we are confident in knowing they are well looked after. However, even after careful selection of a home, elder abuse can happen. While the thought of such an occurrence can be extremely difficult to face, it is important that our suspicions are verified early on so that the abuse can stop.
Some initial signs to watch for when you suspect your loved one is a victim of nursing home abuse at the hands of the nursing home staff are frequent arguments or tension between the caregiver and your loved one or noted behavioral changes in the elder loved one. In many cases, when abuse is taking place, the victim is afraid to report it, and it is left to those who care for them to take the necessary steps to end it.
When there are suspicions of nursing home neglect, you should seek the assistance of an experienced personal injury attorney as early as possible. By doing so, the end of the abuse will happen quickly, so that your loved one can move forward, getting the best care possible.
While pursuing legal action against a nursing home will not erase the impact the abuse can have, it will help to ensure that you and your loved one are compensated accordingly for any physical and mental pain and suffering that has been endured. When nursing home neglect or abuse has taken place, make sure you have an experienced attorney in your corner.