When our loved ones age and are no longer able to take care of themselves, we want nothing more than to take care of them and return the love that they showered on us when they were younger. With today’s busy schedule, it’s not always practical to keep our elderly loved ones at home. Some of them need twenty four hour observation so that they do not get hurt, others, have medical conditions that will need constant medical attention. In these cases, it becomes necessary to send them to a nursing home hoping that they will get the right type of help. But do they?

It is true that,the elderly are prone to injury, the main issue is in deciding if these injuries could have been avoided or if they were caused by a person in a position of care, like a nursing home.

WHAT IS A NURSING HOME?
A nursing home is a private residence with health care facilities for the elderly. It is a place for those that are not sick enough to be in the hospital but not able to be at home.

WHO IS AN ELDER IN CALIFORNIA?
In the State of California, the elderly is anyone 65 and over.

WHAT IS NURSING HOME NEGLECT OR ABUSE?
Nursing home neglect or abuse can be described as the willful, knowingly,intentionally or negligently act in a way that causes harm to a vulnerable elder in a nursing facility by someone that owes them a duty of care.

WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF NURSING HOME NEGLECT?
There are different types of neglect or abuse. They could be physical, mental, emotional, sexual or even financial. Some of the most common type of neglect in a nursing home are bed sores.

It is true that the elderly are susceptible to bed sores because the skin loses it’s integrity as we age. Many elderly people have mental loss and cannot tell when they soil themselves. Bed sores can be prevented, if the caregiver moves the elderly to different positions so that they do not have pressure on their skin from remaining on one position. If the sore is due to moisture from lying in bodily waste, it is also a sign of neglect as the caregiver is supposed to check on the elderly in their care, making sure they are dry.

When an elderly you know has bed sores, especially sores that have gone untreated or unnoticed, it is truly a sign of neglect. If you notice any elderly person abused or neglected, you owe them the duty to call the appropriate authority and later an elder abuse lawyer that you know. If you live in the Los Angeles area you can call one of our elder abuse lawyers to consult with them so you can start protecting the elder’s rights.

When most people suspect abuse or neglect of the elderly, they are usually confused and do not know what to do. They are not sure if their suspicions are enough to make a case. This is what our elder abuse lawyers are specialized in doing. They sit with you and listen to your suspicions or claims, taking time to examine the facts and in the end they will let you know if your best option is to file a lawsuit.

Gutierrez Law has many qualified elder abuse lawyers in Los Angeles with years of experience. Call Now.