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Warning Signs That Indicate Nursing Home Abuse in New York

No one likes to think that their loved one could be the victim of nursing home abusehttp://www.rapplaw.com/blog/new-york-nursing-home-residents-rights.cfm or neglect.  Unfortunately, elder abuse happens in even some of the more reputable facilities.  If your elderly family member is living in a New York nursing home, you need to familiarize yourself with the signs of nursing home abuse. 

The following is a list of warning signs that would indicate nursing home neglect or abuse:

• Limb contractures
• Skin breakdown
• Incontinence
• Malnutrition
• Dehydration
• Poor hygiene
• Infections
• Withdrawal or isolation
• Bruises
• Cuts
• Burns 
• Death
  

When a vulnerable nursing home resident is not given the proper attention, the outcome can be deadly.  Elderly residents have been known to suffer from medication mix ups, physical abuse, emotional abuse and overall neglect.  Bed sores and other serious conditions may develop as a result of such abuse and neglect by the nursing home staff.

Families pay a lot of money to these facilities in exchange for quality care for their loved ones.  When a nursing home does not provide a safe environment and allows neglect or abuse, it should be held accountable.  If you suspect that your family member has been the victim of nursing home abuse, you should contact an experienced New York nursing home abuse lawyer at Rappaport, Glass, Greene and Levine at 800.734.9445 for legal advice and to go over your options.