Bedsores (also known as decubitus ulcers) are one of the most common signs of nursing home neglect. In the worst cases, they may cover an elderly person’s body. Bedridden seniors and shut-ins can end up with these sores due to neglect. This affliction is usually preventable, and this type of injury is frequently a sign of nursing home abuse.
Other elder abuse cases involve elderly people who are denied proper food and water, and thus suffer from malnutrition and/ or dehydration. While a doctor’s diagnosis is normally required to prove that these conditions are present, it’s possible to recognize the signs and symptoms of dehydration or malnutrition. These signs should raise a red flag and be fully investigated.
Indicators such as poor personal hygiene or a normally clean, fastidious person who suddenly appears to lose interest in personal care can be signs of a problem that’s much more serious.
Obviously, not every possible marker of nursing home abuse means that there is indisputable neglect taking place. However, examining any and all symptoms to uncover possible offenses is a vital step to assuring that loved ones are protected from nursing home abuse or neglect in Peoria and throughout the state of Arizona.
As Peoria nursing home abuse lawyers, we understand how difficult it is for a family to discover that their loved one has been a victim to elderly neglect or abuse. If you suspect such negligence, please feel free to contact Breyer Law Office, P.C. today for a free, no-obligation consultation. We can help.
