MALNUTRITION NURSING HOME ABUSE
Malnutrition is a very common type of nursing home abuse and is defined as any instance in which an elderly person is not getting enough food or is not getting food that has the necessary vitamins and minerals the resident needs. There are several different causes of malnutrition in nursing homes, including understaffing or inexperience of staff members. Nursing homes have a legal obligation to ensure that their residents who are not able to feed themselves do not go hungry and if the staff is not taking the time to feed the residents, they need to be held responsible for their negligent actions.
Family members should be aware of the signs of malnutrition, and the most common signs are:
- Glassy eyes/vision gets worse
- Noticeable weight loss
- Confusion
- Cognitive difficulties
- Loss of teeth or hair
- Sunken eyes
- Skin is turning a yellowish color
The Fitz Law Group is dedicated to helping victims of nursing home abuse and holding the negligent party responsible for their terrible wrongdoing. If your loved one has been a victim of malnutrition in a nursing home, contact us today.
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