Nursing Home Patients Are the Most Susceptible To Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

Written by Adam Peck Category: Elder Abuse January 26th, 2013 1 min read

Make Sure Your Loved One’s Nursing Home is Held Accountable for Proper Care

Because of the fact that elderly and disabled men and women come to be patients of rest homes due to failing mental capabilities and physical abilities, they’re the people who are most susceptible to nursing home abuse and neglect. Far too many people are put through physical, sexual, emotional and economic abuse at the hands of men and women entrusted to care for our loved ones. As soon as a member of the family has fallen victim to nursing home neglect and abuse, contact Steven C. Peck toll free at 1.866.999.9085.

Different types of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect:

Many times, elderly and handicapped people are put under the care of over-worked and undertrained nursing home staff members. Insufficient guidance compounds the difficulties experienced by defenseless people. Here are some of the forms of nursing home negligence which can be most typical:

Physical assault and battery
Excessive restraints
Malnutrition and dehydration
Overmedication of sedative drugs
Bedsores and insufficient hygiene
Insufficient medical treatment
Improper oversight

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Written by Adam Peck

Expertise: Personal Injury

Adam J. Peck, ESQ is a principal with Peck Law Group, APC. In 2008, Mr. Adam Peck received his Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School where he graduated Cum Laude. His practice is primarily dedicated to representing Elders, Dependent Adults, along with their loved ones and family members, who have suffered horrific personal injuries.