Signs That a Patient Is Being Neglected in a Nursing Home

Nursing homes are tasked with keeping our loved ones safe, happy, and healthy. Unfortunately, nursing home neglect and abuse can and do happen.

You need to be on the lookout for signs of neglect (which can include emotional neglect) when visiting someone in a nursing home. You may have legal options if your loved one has been a victim of abuse or mistreatment at the hands of staff members. Contact our team at Munley Law for a free consultation on nursing home neglect and abuse cases.

Physical Signs of Nursing Home Neglect

Many signs of nursing home neglect manifest in someone’s physical condition. Consider these examples:

• Unexplained weight loss: Significant weight loss could indicate a nursing home resident isn’t being fed properly.
• Dehydration symptoms: Warning signs of dehydration in nursing home residents include confusion, […]

The Impact of COVID-19 on Nursing Home Abuse

“Staggering” reports reveal COVID-19’s horrific impact on nursing home abuse

When we trust a team of experts to care for our loved ones, we expect kindness and competency. However, nursing home abuse–a form of elder abuse that occurs in long-term healthcare facilities–is on the rise. Nursing home abuse may take many forms ranging from physical to financial abuse. Many families already know what it is like to spot signs of neglect while visiting a loved one in a nursing home. Unfortunately, the coronavirus pandemic makes these problems worse. Visitors cannot visit. Problems slip through the cracks. In many instances, the seniors we love died as a result. Thus, in the past few months, the number of  class action and individual wrongful death lawsuits based on negligent elder care increased dramatically. To understand the risks and what it takes to keep your loved one safe, you need to understand the impact of COVID-19 on nursing home abuse. […]