Can You Sue a Nursing Home for Dehydration or Malnutrition?
Can you sue a nursing home for dehydration or malnutrition? Families and advocates frequently view these medical issues as obvious evidence the nursing home breached its fundamental obligation to care for residents. Courts generally require evidence that the nursing home did not provide adequate nutrition, hydration, or medical intervention, which resulted in injury. Laws vary […]
Are You Ignoring The Red Flags Of Physical Abuse In Nursing Homes?
Key Takeaways Don’t ignore the red flags of physical abuse in nursing homes! This means physical, emotional, sexual, financial abuse, and neglect, too, as all can have lasting effects on residents’ health. Key Takeaways: Don’t ignore the signs of physical abuse—stay vigilant! Unexplained injuries or behavioral changes, inadequate staffing or facility conditions, and inconsistencies in […]