Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing Home Abuse has been spreading throughout the nation the past decade and is continuously growing. It is estimated, by the National Center on Elder Abuse, that up to thirty percent (30%) of nursing home facilities commit some sort of abuse on their patients.
Some signs of physical and mental elder abuse include:
- Bed sores
- Bruises
- Bone fractures
- Open wounds
- Malnutrition
- Neglect or abandonment
- Sexual abuse
- Change in behavior
- Verbal abuse
- Visiting refusal
These signs of abuse frequently occur in nursing home facilities that are either understaffed or have unqualified and/or poorly trained staff members. If you feel that you have experienced or know someone who has experienced these signs of elder abuse, contact the Tennessee Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys at Massey & Associates, P.C. to help.
The quality of care at these facilities continuously decrease because some nursing home residents don't inform anyone of any abuse. This is due to fear that the abuse may get worse or they don't want to burden their families.
The Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys at Massey & Associates, P.C. are determined to fight for the rights of any and all abused nursing home residents.
Nursing Home Abuse Prevention: Choose a Nursing Home
In order to ensure the safety of your loved one, it is important to research and visit multiple nursing home facilities recommended by your doctor or other health care professionals.
Find a facility in a suitable location and drop-in multiple times to discuss services, activities and special needs provided for each patient. Finally, determine which facility is best for your loved one.
If you or someone you love has developed bed sores, been physically or emotionally abused, contact the Tennessee Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys at Massey & Associates, P.C. at (423) 697-4529 for a FREE Consultation.