Regardless of how many reviews you have read, how much research you have done and how much you have paid to have your loved one put in the best nursing home in the state, there is always the chance that he/she is a victim of nursing home abuse or nursing home neglect. Due to the rise in the aging population there are a lot of understaffed and under-qualified nursing homes and nurses. Often the people who suffer from this are the elderly. If you suspect that your loved one is being treated poorly, then it is important that you speak to someone about this:

Signs of Abuse

There are a number of signs to look out for when it comes to nursing home neglect or abuse including:

• Untreated bedsore
• Bruising
• Unexplained paleness
• Rapid weight loss or weight gain
• Change in personality

Suspicions

If you suspect nursing home neglect then here are some tips to confirm your fears:

First of all, you will need to speak to the person you think is being abused or neglected – namely your loved one. We see a number of nursing home abuse cases where the elderly person is too scared or ashamed to speak out against any neglect or abuse. If you have suspicions that your loved one is being abused or treated poorly, then see if they want to talk about it. Reassure them that it is okay and that you can help them. Let them know that telling the truth will make the pain stop, not worsen it.

Second of all, speak to a qualified Minneapolis nursing home neglect lawyer about your suspicions. We can assess your case, speak to experts and help your loved one get the help he/she needs. In many instances we may need to get the police involved. We might also need to speak to other nursing home patients to see if this is a widespread case of abuse. If so, then it is our goal to ensure that all patients are fully compensated for their pain and suffering and that the nursing home staff and doctors are punished for their wrongdoing.

While some nursing homes across Minnesota have cameras in place in all the rooms and common areas, others do not. It can be hard to confirm your suspicions if you do not have the evidence on tape. In some instances, we might set up a video camera in your loved ones room. This can help gather the evidence you need to confirm the neglect or abuse. However, speak to a professional attorney about doing this.

Additional Help for Nursing Home Neglect

You might also want to contact some of the organizations that help with elder case abuse including:

• ElderCare Rights Alliance located in Bloomington Minnesota.
• The National Citizens’ Coalition for Nursing Home Reform
• The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
• The Minnesota Board on Aging
• Senior LinkAge Line
• Alzheimer’s Association Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter

It is our goal to ensure that all nursing homes across Minnesota are safe and negligence free.

Contact Us For A Free Consultation

If a nursing home is not providing an adequate level of health care and support, then it is important that the authorities be notified right away and that the nursing home neglect stops immediately.   A Minnesota nursing home neglect lawyer can help you hold the nursing home accountable for failing to provide proper care.

Nursing home residents have the right to adequate needs.  If you or someone you love has suffered any abuse or neglect in a nursing home, then contact Kenneth LaBore locally at 612-743-9048 or toll free at 800-774-0757 or fill out the form on this page.

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