Brunswick, GA Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys
Brunswick, Georgia, is supposed to be a safe and relaxing city - perfect for retirees and nursing home residents alike. But the temperate climate and warm ocean breezes notwithstanding, many Brunswick, GA nursing home patients suffer tremendous abuse, neglect, and even financial damage perpetrated by the very people tasked to take care of them.
According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, over 91% of US nursing homes do not have sufficient staff to take care of their patients. A federal study showed that 40% of U.S. nursing homes need at least 50% more people in order to come into compliance with the bare minimum standards set by the government. Chronic understaffing, low wages and increasingly crowded nursing homes (brought about, in part, by demographic realities as the baby boomer generation "grays") have created a perfect petry dish for abuse and neglect to thrive.
Different Kinds of Neglect and Abuse
Nursing home abuse can range from the brutal (such as kicking or violently restraining elders) to the subtle and insidious (encouraging demented seniors to co-sign bad loans or stealing seniors' credit cards). Unfortunately, many elder residents do not have the emotional or mental resources to fight back. Others may be so sick or victimized that they cannot even reach out for help.
Bed Sores
One of the most underreported problems at nursing homes stems from neglect and/or improper care. Bed sores can result when an elder on bed rest does not get regularly movement. A static posture creates points of pressure against the skin, causing painful lesions called pressure ulcers. These wounds can get infected and cause problems like infection or gangrene.
Take Any Report Seriously
Often, sadly, family members ignore elder cries for help. Perhaps they write off complaints as stemming from general displeasure about being placed in a nursing home. Without corroborating testimony, relatives may not accept that nursing home abuse or neglect may be going on. To ensure that your beloved relative gets proper medical attention (and legal redress, if need be), document any and all complaints, and take any allegations seriously.
If you suspect that neglect, abuse, or any other kind of nursing home violation has been going on, connect ASAP with an attorney. The legal team here at Farah & Farah can provide a free and confidential first consultation. Eddie Farah was voted "Best Lawyer" in Jacksonville, FL by Folio Weekly, and Farah & Farah have an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. Discuss your nursing home matter with the team now by phoning 800-533-3555.
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