Patient Abuse/Neglect

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

For many families, long-term care in a nursing home is a necessity. Most nursing homes treat patients with the dignity and respect they deserve. However, when a nursing home neglects a patient or when a lack of supervision results in patient abuse, talk to the attorneys at the Elder Law Centers in Boston, Massachusetts.

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When a nursing home loses its focus of taking care of patients, the results can include serious, life-threatening injuries and a loss of dignity for the patients in their care. If you suspect patient abuse at your relative's nursing home or if you have questions about what constitutes patient abuse or patient neglect, contact an elder law attorney.

Patient abuse can include sexual or physical abuse by another patient or by a nursing home worker. Poor staff training, insufficient staff, and poor patient supervision can all contribute to patient abuse. If you notice unexplained bruises or fractures or a fearful demeanor in a previously cheerful patient, report the signs of abuse and talk to a lawyer.

When a nursing home is understaffed or cutting costs, when training and supervision is insufficient, patients may suffer from neglect. Signs of neglect include bed sores (decubitus ulcers), malnutrition, dehydration, over-medication, under-medication, and elopement (wandering off). All of these symptoms can lead to serious injury and premature death.

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If you have questions about nursing home abuse or neglect, send us an e-mail or call (617) 523-1555 or toll free 1-866-353-7287. Free initial consultation.

The Elder Law Centers is an affiliate of Cushing & Dolan, P.C., a Boston law firm known for sophisticated and personalized approaches to estate planning, business, and tax issues. Our lawyers devote their practices exclusively to helping elderly people and their families.