Nursing home abuse cases require thorough investigation and legal expertise to hold the responsible parties accountable and seek justice for the victims. They also need an empathetic, family-like approach. Frenkel & Frenkel's attorneys have the necessary experience and dedication to advocate for the rights of elderly individuals who have suffered abuse or neglect in nursing homes, ensuring that they receive the compensation and care they deserve.
Observing the signs of nursing home neglect or abuse
Transitioning a loved one to a retirement community can be difficult. Elderly adults often need constant medical and personal care that is impossible to offer at home. Seniors require different levels of care, from around-the-clock assistance, and are physically and emotionally frail.
These factors can make abuse or neglect challenging to identify, and those who have been abused could be threatened, frightened, or neglected. In any case, you want to consider several signs from your loved one that nursing home abuse or elderly neglect may be occurring:
- Frequent complaints that they’re not being well taken care of
- Unexplained mood changes
- Behavior becomes withdrawn or emotionless
- Hesitancy to speak openly
- Not eating or participating in most daily activities
- Bed sores, bruises, or other injuries
