Recognizing & Preventing Nursing Home Neglect | The Higgins Firm
Our nursing home neglect division lawyers have seen a record number of cases this year. Attorney Jim Higgins of The Higgins Firm shares the most common warning signs of nursing home neglect and practical tips on how families can help keep their loved ones safe.
Neglect is often driven by understaffing and poor pay, where facilities put profits over people. Families should watch for:
– Emotional withdrawal or silence around caretakers
– Sudden changes in behavior
– Unexplained bruises or injuries
– Physical discomfort or weight loss
– Bedsores or skin breakdown
How to help prevent neglect:
Visit often—and at unpredictable times, including nights, weekends, holidays, and mealtimes. Build relationships with staff and be an active participant in care plan meetings. Use the care plan to hold the facility accountable for proper care.
If you suspect neglect, take pictures right away and talk to staff and administrators. Sometimes issues have explanations, but if you believe there has been abuse, contact us immediately. It costs nothing to call, and if legal action is necessary, we only get paid if we win.
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