Our elderly population is growing. Many people are simply not able to handle the care requirements of aging family members, and they may turn to nursing homes for help. Though the majority of care facilities provide solid care and safe oversight, there are also some that unfortunately do not. The Pennsylvania Nursing Home Abuse attorneys at DLP have helped families through difficult times with elderly family members.
Though it is a sensitive subject to think about, Physical Abuse in Pennsylvania nursing homes happens too often. This can include beatings, sexual abuse, denial of food or water, and excessive use of restraints.
There can also be Psychological or Emotional Abuse such as threats, isolation, verbal assault, and humiliation.
Financial Abuse, such as cashing an elderly person’s check without their permission, forging their signature, stealing their money or possessions, and abusing guardianship, is also a danger.Another type of abuse is Neglect. Neglect refers to failing to provide food, water, shelter, clothing or other necessities. The thought of your parents, grandparents, and other elderly loved ones being abused and neglected can be overwhelming. Though there are laws to help protect the elderly, it is becoming more and more difficult for some understaffed nursing homes to keep up with patient care demands. Are you or a loved one a victim of nursing home abuse?
Nearly 70 percent of those turning 65 will require long term care DLP Attorney Sean McDonough has unique experience and knowledge of Pennsylvania nursing home abuse laws and procedures. He has testified in front of the U.S. House of Representatives at a hearing entitled “The Impact of Predators in Long-Term Care on Small Business Operators.”
are a type of pressure ulcers caused by prolonged pressure to the back. Pressure points near the tail bone, sacrum, or iliac crest are particularly vulnerable. These ulcers can range from a mild redness/blistering to a deep open wound. Decubitus ulcers are generally considered preventable afflictions. The condition can be avoided by turning the individual in care every two hours or so. Without attention from caregivers, decubitus ulcers develop when the weight of the person’s body presses on the bone, which presses on the tissue and skin that covers it.
are some of the most common problems endured by elderly individuals in nursing homes and other care centers. In fact, up to 75 percent of all nursing home residents fall every year. Each year, a typical nursing home with 100 beds reports 100 to 200 falls. Many falls go unreported! This number only increases as those being cared for become older and their bones more fragile. There can be a variety of causes for fall down injuries, tragically though, some falls are a result of nursing home abuse or neglect. About 35% of fall injuries occur among residents who cannot walk.
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