"

Nursing Home Abuse Attorney

Did you know that nursing home abuse is on the rise? If you suspect that your loved ones have been subjected to mental, emotional or physical abuse while under the care of a nursing home or assisted living center, we invite you to contact Irpino Law toll-free at 1-800-7500-LAW for a toll-free evaluation today. We believe your loved ones deserve respect and proper care, so please don’t hesitate to call if you suspect someone is being neglected or abused.

About Nursing Home Abuse

Because a high percentage of our population is aging, the number of elderly that live in nursing homes and assisted living facilities is increasing at a rapid pace. The demand for happy, healthy and safe places for the elderly to live has caused a shortage of skilled workers and well-equipped facilities. Both assisted living facilities and nursing homes often lower their standards to fulfill both their staffing and equipment needs. The combination of a higher demand for these facilities with poorly-trained staff has resulted in an increasing number of nursing home abuse and neglect cases. These cases are related to a complex web of problems that may include financial, emotional and/or physical abuse.

Symptoms of Elderly Abuse

To prevent financial abuse, we recommend monitoring your loved one’s finances, to ensure that they will not be taken advantage of. Neglect may be difficult to track, though there are a few signs of nursing home abuse that you can watch out for:

  • Bed sores or infections
  • Weight loss
  • Broken bones
  • Inconsistent medication routines
  • Emotional extremes (Withdrawn or excessively agitated)
  • Poor hygiene

If your loved one is suffering from any of these symptoms, we recommend careful documentation of their injuries. We encourage you to take your loved one to a doctor as soon as possible.

How a Lawyer can Help You

Assisted living or nursing home abuse is devastating to both the elderly and the families that are involved. Fortunately, you can get help from an attorney to get the answers that you need and pursue legal action. Regardless of whether you call an attorney or not, we encourage you to demand that your loved ones get the care and respect that they deserve. If you suspect that your loved one is a victim of financial, emotional or physical abuse, be sure to call the nursing home or assisted living facility and demand answers.

For more information about how Irpino Law, located in Louisiana, can help you with your nursing home abuse and neglect case, call 1-800-7500-LAW today for a free consultation.