Nursing home abuse is real problem, especially in Florida with our expanding elderly population. Often times, because of the victim's mental or physical limitations, the crime goes unreported and unnoticed.
Though nursing homes are strictly regulated, their residents too often suffer from abuse at the hands of their caretakers. While this of course is not the case for all nursing homes, the rate of problem facilities is far too great. According to a General Accounting Office (GAO) study, 25 percent of the nations’ over 17,000 nursing facilities “…had deficiencies that caused actual harm to residents or placed residents at risk of death or serious jeopardy.”
Earlier today, according to the Herald Tribune, a Punta Gorda Elderly Care Center worker was arrested and charged with felony elder abuse. Letitia Calderwood, had allegedly kicked a 76-year-old woman in the back and slapped her in the face.
While the above example of abuse is glaringly obvious, it can often be much more subtle. For example, a patient can be abused due to simple neglect. To best prevent this sort of abuse, family and friends should visit their loved ones often and at random times. It is also helpful to communicate regularly with their caregivers.
If you believe a loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse, you may be entitled to legal recourse. If you have any questions regarding this or any other matter, I can be contacted a AWerner@fortheinjured.com.
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