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Friday, September 5, 2008

Abuse of the Elderly

A nursing home is a medical care facility that offers residents room, board, rehabilitation services, and a variety of other healthcare services. Nursing homes allow sick or disabled individuals to carry on daily activities with a limited form of independent living, offering comfrting assurance that medical help is available 24/7 as needed. Generally speaking, nursing homes provide compassionate, quality living arrangements where individuals in need can receive dignified care under the watchful eye of state and federal laws.

Unfortunately, not all nursing homes treat their residents with care and compassion. Some nursing homes abuse their patients. Often, this is due to funding problems that force the facility to hired unskilled labor. For those who need quality nursing care to survive each day, nursing home abuse places these needy individuals in the worst possible position.

Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
  • Physical/verbal abuse
  • Excessive bruising
  • Unexplained broken bones and falls
  • Inability to eat; malnutriton; dehydration
  • Chapped lips or dry skin
  • Sudden weight loss
  • Bed or pressure sores

If you suspect a loved one is the victim of nursing home abuse, immediately contact an experienced nursing abuse lawyer. Craig Goldenfarb, Esq. has successfully served the residents of West Palm Beach, Palm Springs, Stuart, or Fort Pierce in filing the proper paperwork with the state and taking other essential steps to ensure your loved one is protected and the abuse is immediately halted. The nursing home will be held liable for the injuries, and your loved one may also be entitled to financial compensation. We offer free case evaluations to help you get started.

posted by Patti at 12:35 PM

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