Overmedication of Nursing Home Patients
When adults get older or suffer from an illness or sudden catastrophic event such as a stroke or aneurysm, they may have to sacrifice a degree of independence and move into a nursing home or assisted living facility. These facilities are supposed to provide our loved ones with professional care around the clock. Unfortunately, not all employees act responsibly. Every year, tens of thousands of nursing home residents are abused, with one of the most common forms of abuse being overmedication, causing potentially serious consequences.
If you are a nursing home resident or your loved one is a nursing home resident who has been excessively or improperly medicated, legal action may be appropriate. To learn more about your legal rights, contact the Delaware injury attorneys of Morris James LLP today.
Signs of Overmedication
The majority of all nursing home abuse cases go unreported because victims feel like they will suffer even more serious consequences from their caregivers if they tell someone else. If you have a loved one in a nursing home, it is important to remain aware of his or her condition. Your loved one may be suffering from overmedication if they exhibit any of the following:
- Feeling of tiredness all the time
- Pain and swelling
- Abdominal pain
- Noticeable decline in health since entering the nursing home
- Memory loss
Contact Us
Do not delay seeking legal counsel if you or your loved one has been overmedicated while in the care of a nursing home or other live-in care facility. Contact the Delaware nursing home abuse lawyers of Morris James LLP.
