What are the Types of Nursing Home Neglect?
by Romanucci Blandin Romanucci and BlandinAny type of
neglect is incredibly horrific, which includes nursing home neglect. If
you or a loved one has been the victim of nursing home neglect, it is in
your best interest to contact a Chicago nursing home negligence lawyer to help you with your case.
Nursing
home neglect comes in many different forms. Some of the types are more
obvious than others, so it is important to know what to look for if you
believe that nursing home neglect is occurring. The different types of
nursing home neglect are:
• Basic needs neglect:
Everyone has basic needs, which include food, water and shelter. If you
notice that your loved one is being denied food or water or that their
living condition is not clean and suitable for living in, then they are
most likely being subjected to basic needs neglect. You may notice a
weight loss in your loved one or they may be experiencing symptoms of
dehydration. Basic needs neglect is incredibly serious and will need to
be addressed immediately.
• Emotional neglect/verbal abuse:
Emotional neglect can be more challenging to recognize, but it includes
any instances of verbal abuse or not attending to or caring about the
emotional needs of a nursing home resident. Any type of insults, put
downs or ignoring the needs of a resident are a form of neglect and
abuse and is a problem that should not be allowed to continue.
• Medical neglect:
Medical neglect may be more difficult to recognize, but it occurs when
your loved one is not receiving the medical care and attention that they
need. Bed sores are a common type of medical neglect, as are any
unattended cuts or bruising. If medication is not being given to your
loved one in a timely manner or if medication is being withheld, this is
a very serious problem that will need to be addressed.
• Personal hygiene neglect:
This type of neglect occurs if you notice that your loved one is
showing signs of neglect in terms of their personal hygiene. You may
notice that their teeth or dentures are not being properly cared for or
their clothes may not have been washed for a long time. If your loved
one is not being bathed, you might start to notice a smell. Any type of
neglect in personal hygiene is very serious and needs to be addressed as
soon as possible.
If you believe that your loved one is
suffering from nursing home abuse, you should contact a Chicago nursing
home negligence lawyer immediately.
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