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Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect Attorney

Phoenix, Glendale and Mesa, Arizona

Nursing home abuse and neglect is a rampant problem throughout much of the United States. With many baby boomers enjoying their golden years in the Phoenix, Arizona area, it is essential that family members understand typical signs of nursing home abuse and neglect in order to safeguard their loved ones.

Nursing home abuse can occur when a nursing home employee is negligent to a patient's needs or inflicts physical, mental or emotional abuse. Out of fear of further punishment or embarrassment, many patients are unwilling to inform their family of the neglect, which places the responsibility on loved ones to be aware of typical signs.

Signs of Physical Abuse

While it is virtually impossible to witness a nursing home employee inflict physical harm, you can be aware of common nursing home physical abuse signs, which include:

• Bruising
• Unexplained bleeding
• Excessive drowsiness, drooling and staring into space are signs of over medication
• Unauthorized presence of physical restraints on beds and wheelchairs

Signs of Nursing Home Neglect

Indications of ongoing, nursing home neglect are more difficult to spot. Still, you know your loved ones best and behavioral changes are the most common, subtle clues that neglect is occurring. These indications include:

• Depression
• Feelings of helplessness
• Easily agitated
• Constant fear and anxiety
• Rapid weight loss
• Poor personal hygiene
• Stained clothing, dirty fingernails and/or uncombed hair
• Urine residue on clothing and/or bedding

Protecting Your Loved Ones From Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect

The best way to protect your loved ones when they require assisted living is to thoroughly research potential nursing homes. Additionally, familiarize yourself with the above signs so that you can recognize the occurrence of nursing home abuse and neglect before it is too late.

Phoenix nursing home lawyer Jerrold A. Mayro has 29 years of personal injury law experience. If you suspect your loved one is being abused or neglected in a nursing home, he will survey your case with a detail-oriented eye. He can make a determination if nursing home abuse is occurring and allow your family the opportunity to obtain the best settlement possible.

If you believe a loved one is suffering from nursing home abuse or neglect in the Phoenix, Mesa, or Tucson, Arizona area, please contact our Phoenix, Arizona nursing home abuse office today or call (602) 604-8400 to schedule your personal consultation with Mr. Mayro.