We all know the importance of a first impression, but doing your research is more important.
Just as we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, we shouldn’t choose a nursing home for our loved ones based on its outward appearance. Doing so can set you up for disaster.
It’s well known that nursing homes and other elder care facilities spend tons of money on exteriors and superficial things. Unfortunately, these positive impressions you get when visiting a nursing home don’t always translate to the actual care your loved one receives.
Family members should always be aware of the warning signs of nursing home abuse. Despite how nice things may look on the outside, if your loved one is experiencing any type of discomfort or apprehension about their living situation, you must take those concerns seriously. It’s a sad reality that many senior citizens in nursing homes do not report abuse because they do not want to burden or annoy their loved ones.
In other cases, the elderly may not even be aware of the abuse at all.
While you may think everything is going well for your loved one, things may not be so cheery behind closed doors. Nursing homes must properly train their staff and monitor their behavior. If your loved one is being abused and shows any signs of mistreatment, report it immediately and document your findings.
If your loved one is experiencing abuse, it may be in your best interest to contact a nursing home abuse lawyer today to file a lawsuit against the facility.