North Carolina will be observing Vulnerable Adult and Elder Abuse Awareness Month from May 6th - June 20th 2011, according to North Carolina Division of Aging and Adult Services.
Nursing home abuse and neglect attorneys want to remind everyone to wear a purple ribbon in honor of keeping our elders safe and to watch out for the common forms of abuse that take place in nursing homes and what signs to look for if you have an elderly loved one residing in an elder care facility.
There are several types of nursing home abuse in Carolina and throughout the country. Physical abuse is the most apparent to the human eye. You may see signs of bruising, cuts, bed sores or other injuries, failure to maintain hygiene or unsanitary living conditions.
In addition to abuse, caregivers at nursing home facilities can be guilty of neglecting residents. Most types of neglect are not as easily detected. Nurses may neglect a resident in the following manners: failure to feed or provide water, connect and interact emotionally with the resident or refrain from giving correct doses of medication in time-sensitive situations or needed medical care.
Victims of abuse at nursing home or assisted living facilities are often afraid to speak up. If you have a loved one at an elder care facility, it is your responsibility to make sure they are being treated appropriately. The following are some suggestions to help make sure proper care is being given:
-Maintain a close connection by participating in as many activities as possible with your loved one.
-Interact with other residents to see if you can detect signs of abuse or neglect in them.
-Check your loved one's medication records to make sure doses are properly maintained.
-Periodically check in with nurses or caregivers regarding the current physical and mental condition of your loved one.
-If abuse or neglect is detected - take action. Contact a Peck Law Group lawyer toll free at 1.866.999.9085 to discuss your rights immediately.
Although elderly residents are awarded certain nursing home rights, some facilities, either unknowingly or intentionally, may violate these basic rights. If you suspect your loved one is being abused in a nursing home or otherwise deprived of their nursing home resident rights, such as bed sores, dehydration, malnutrition, infection, under staffing, physical abuse, you should immediately contact us toll free at 1.866.999.9085 or on-line at www.thepecklawgroup.com for a free thorough case review and evaluation. This case review is being offered at no cost and shall help determine whether you should take legal action on behalf of your elder / dependent adult loved one. We Will Help You!!!
