America is aging. And funding for care of the elderly simply isn’t sufficient to cope with the number of people that need care. If you have ever spent time in a nursing home, you already know that conditions are less than perfect. Low staff- to-patient ratios combined with frail, ill or demented residents who are at the most needy time of their lives make this a thankless and difficult job. Due to cost considerations, nursing home wages are low and staff may have little or no formal training. It’s a recipe for problems. Abuse and neglect in nursing homes can occur in a number of ways. Emotional, verbal and physical, and in some extreme cases, sexual abuse may occur. If you have a loved one in a nursing home, be on the lookout for signs like malnutrition, dehydration, pressure sores and bed sores, inability to eat, excessive bruising, falls and broken bones and verbal abuse. Early detection can help prevent problems from getting any worse.

But if it’s too late, call Kullmann, Klein & Dioneda, P.C, immediately. Even though this is a difficult job, there are standards of care in place and nursing home facilities and staff are bound to practice under them. We can help you make complaints, remove dangerous employees or get your loved one moved to a safer place. If damages have already occurred, we can help you hold both homes and staff accountable for them. Call our attorneys at 1-800-536-8844 or contact us online for a free consultation.