Negligent Care Articles

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Certain nursing homes are taking in elderly individuals who have been victims of abuse. Read more on our blog.

When you think of neglect, you likely think of a third party doing the neglecting. If you suspect elder self-neglect and the nursing home or other care facility is not stepping in to help, you need legal assistance right away. Newman Law Group, LLP can assess your case and help you obtain compensation and justice. Contact us today.

The aging population is particularly vulnerable due to weakened immune systems, underlying chronic conditions, and the potential for delayed diagnosis.

Wandering and elopement are serious safety concerns for elderly people, particularly those living with cognitive impairments such as Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. In fact, statistics show that 60% of people with dementia will wander at least once.

When you think of abuse, you may imagine physical abuse, sexual abuse, financial abuse, or maybe even mental abuse. There is another type of abuse that’s not commonly talked about that causes a lot of harm to elderly people. It’s called self-neglect.

Many of those who live in nursing homes are elderly and have a chronic health condition. These are both factors that can increase the risk of infection, as well as sepsis. Sepsis is a type of blood poisoning. It is a life-threatening infection that requires prompt treatment. If not treated quickly, sepsis can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and even death.

Neglect and abuse differ slightly in that one is usually intentional and one is not, but they can still cause a lot of harm to elderly people.

Care facilities should be providing care for those with physical or mental conditions. They should not be looking for ways to discharge patients who desperately need care.