When an elderly person loses 5% of their body weight or 10 pounds or more over a six to 12-month period and it remains unexplained, this is considered sudden weight loss. While these numbers are the established guidelines, any time your elderly loved one begins to lose a substantial amount of weight, you should immediately …
What Causes Scabies in Nursing Homes?
Scabies can afflict the residents of nursing homes if their bedding, clothing, or other materials are infested with the mites that cause the condition. Scabies can also be spread directly from person to person. It is generally the result of persistent unsanitary conditions and/or nursing home staff being negligent in caring for the needs of …
What Are Signs of Poor Hygiene?
A poor level of personal hygiene is a sign that someone is not taking care of their bodily needs or that a caretaker neglects to provide much-needed care. Good hygiene practices include showering, brushing your hair, changing clothes, brushing your teeth, and staying clean. Bad hygiene can also be a symptom of nursing home neglect, …
What Causes Bruises to Appear Without Injury?
Some of the reasons an elderly resident of a nursing home would suffer bruises without injury would include: Intense exercise Medication Nutrient deficiency Von Willebrand disease Thrombophilia Chemotherapy Immune thrombocytopenia Hemophilia A Hemophilia B Cushing syndrome Some other medical conditions Understanding Bruising Bruising occurs in every person when damaged blood vessels deep beneath the skin …
Nursing Home Abuse Attorney
As our population grows older, the country must increasingly depend on specialized institutions for our senior population–specifically nursing homes and skilled care facilities. The nursing home abuse lawyers at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm represent families and individuals harmed by elder abuse throughout the country in nursing home abuse cases. Our commitment to this area …
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