The decision to place a loved one in a nursing home can be extremely difficult, often leading to feelings of apprehension or guilt.  Unfortunately, even with the most diligent research and planning negligent incidents and abuse can still take place.  The elderly in nursing home situations are not always treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.  Although, San Francisco nursing homes have a responsibility to provide quality medical treatment along with a secure environment for residents entrusted to their care, this does not always happen.

Sadly, statistics indicate and an elder abuse attorney in San Francisco will verify that the number of elder care abuse cases has been steadily increasing year after year at an alarming rate.  Victims of elder abuse are often unable to speak or will not speak to anyone concerning abusive treatment.  Patient abuse in nursing homes falls into two groups; neglect and intentional harm.

Nursing homes carry the responsibility of providing elderly residents with:

• adequate physical and mental care, while enabling residents to have the capability of maintaining a satisfactory quality of life
• supply patients with food, clothing, and hygiene products, in addition to promotion of activities geared to the welfare of each resident
• all-inclusive patient evaluations; including detailed appraisals on patient’s ability to perform daily tasks and noteworthy physical or mental impairments

Indications of neglect and/or physical abuse in nursing homes can take many forms leading to:

• Broken bones
• Emotional or psychological abuse
• Open wounds
• Infections
• Pressure sores
• Dehydration or malnutrition
• Sexual abuse
• Mistreatment
• Cuts and bruises
• Head injuries
• Skin ulcers
• Verbal abuse

Elderly residents of San Francisco nursing homes are often abused, not only in a physical manner, but also emotionally as well as financially.  If you suspect an elderly member of your family has been a victim of nursing home abuse, confer with a personal injury attorney as soon as possible.  The offices of Ehline Law are available to assist you with your legal concerns; call (888) 480-9786‎ today.  We will work closely with you to seek the justice your loved one deserves.  Your best weapon against elder abuse is the support of a highly specialized San Francisco nursing home abuse attorney.

Schedule a consultation with Michael P. Ehline to discuss the details of your case, available legal options, and solutions to provide relief for your elderly family member.  Set the steps in motion to take immediate legal action; call now to stop abuse and improve your loved one’s quality of life.