If you have an elderly relative in a nursing home in New Mexico, you may be concerned about abuse. Stories are often told about resident abuse, and many elderly individuals are unable to communicate what is happening to them. It then becomes your job to watch out for signs of abuse. It can be easy to notice physical abuse, but what about emotional abuse? Even outside a nursing home situation, emotional abuse can be tough to detect, but there are signs you can watch out for.
What are signs of emotional abuse in the elderly?
'Never events' should never happen in the hospital, but they do
Doctors and hospitals are required to comply with strict training, policies, procedures and guidelines. These rules are in place to protect patients and ensure that preventable errors do not occur and threaten people's lives and well-being.
How can a nursing home prevent resident fall accidents?
One key reason why you moved your adult parent into a nursing home in Albuquerque is so they can maintain their independence and still get the level of care and support they need. But if that facility fails in its obligation to keep your loved one and other residents safe from fall hazards, problems can arise that put them at risk of pain, suffering and death.
How are arbitration agreements changing for nursing homes?
If you or your loved one experiences mistreatment or abuse in a nursing home, you may want to file a lawsuit. Even with clear evidence of abuse or neglect, you may not be able to file suit because of a mandatory arbitration agreement.
Are staffing shortages leading to nursing home neglect?
Nursing home neglect is a serious concern for everyone. Treating our elderly members of society with respect and ensuring their later years are happy and healthy is something we must strive to do. However, neglect is still rampant and a huge issue. One of the reasons for this might be the fact that many nursing homes are suffering from staffing shortages.
Red flags to look for when considering nursing homes
The decision to place a loved one in a New Mexico nursing home or long-term care facility is never easy, but it becomes increasingly difficult if you have concerns about the type of care he or she will receive once you leave the facility. Regrettably, many nursing homes are understaffed, and many nursing home staff members are undertrained, underpaid and overworked, and these factors together sometimes result in nursing home abuse or neglect. At Harvey & Foote Law Firm, we understand your concerns for your loved one, and we have helped many clients seek justice when their loved ones suffer abuse or neglect at the hands of someone supposed to care for them.
