Florida Bed Sores Lawyers
Bed Sores from Nursing Home Neglect
Bed sores can occur in a nursing home or in any setting where an individual spends a good deal of time in bed. Also know as pressure sores, bed sores develop in areas that protrude from the body such as elbows, hips, and heels. When these areas are under continuous pressure from a bed or wheelchair, the circulation is cut off and tissue and skin is damaged. Eventually the tissue can die if blood flow is not restored.
Individuals who are unable to change their position on their own must be moved by staff to prevent this from happening. Pressure sores can lead to infections which can be life-threatening.
The National Center on Elder Affairs says there are stages to a bed sore ranging from a redness of the skin to blisters, damage to the surface and deep beneath the skin, and a pressure sore that reaches all the way into the muscle and bone.
A conscientious caregiver will deliver adequate care to minimize bed sores including changing the position of the patient every couple of hours and using pillows to relieve the pressure. In addition, adequate nutrition, rest, keeping the patient clean and hydrated can all lead to a healthier senior.
Unfortunately, when a nursing home is understaffed or is not trained in bed sore prevention, or in the worst case, chooses to ignore the patient, the situation can get worse. Bed sores are very painful and as they progress they become increasingly more difficult to treat. In the most serious cases, bed sores can lead to death.
Despite the colorful brochures that guarantee the ultimate caring experience in a nursing home, sadly nursing home abuse and neglect is a growing epidemic. There is no excuse for a properly cared for individual to ever experienced painful bed sores.
If you have a loved one who has been a victim of nursing home abuse, Farah & Farah wants to be your ally in righting this horrible wrong. If you suspect abuse please call our Jacksonville Florida nursing home abuse lawyers quickly so another day does not pass with your loved one suffering from bed sores or nursing home abuse.
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