Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect in Kentucky Comes in Many Forms

Nursing home abuse and neglect can take several different forms, including an impact on mental and physical health. It can lead to deterioration in your loved one's condition and unnecessary pain and suffering.

Different forms of nursing home neglect and abuse and their accompanying signs include: 

• Neglect: bedsores, unsanitary conditions, dehydration, malnutrition, stench of feces and/or urine, unkempt appearance, poor hygiene, and medical conditions left untreated;
• Mental abuse: fear, hesitancy, agitation, depression, sudden behavioral changes, withdrawal, odd behavior patterns, unwillingness to communicate, confusion, unjustified isolation and derogatory comments by staff;
• Physical abuse: cuts, burns, wounds, bruises, swelling, welts, sudden weight loss, broken bones, unexplained injuries and unnecessary physical or chemical restraints; and
• Exploitation: stolen money or belongings, sudden selling of property, abrupt changes in the handling of financial affairs. 

If your loved one is capable of communicating, they might tell you about the abuse or neglect, but often they will fear the abuse will escalate if they tell. You should look for warning signs of nursing home abuse and neglect and take action by sharing your concerns with the nursing home manager. If you are not satisfied after speaking with the manager you should consult with a Louisville nursing home abuse lawyer. 

Contacting a Louisville Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer

Nursing home abuse and neglect should not be tolerated. A Louisville nursing home abuse lawyer at Gray and White Law can help you handle every aspect of your nursing home abuse claim. If your loved one has been injured in Kentucky, contact us today for a free evaluation of your case - 1-800-634-8767 or 502-210-8942.