NURSING HOME ABUSE AND NEGLECT

Nursing home neglect and abuse is a national disgrace. In fact, this is a widespread, and increasing, problem in Canada. An investigation in Time magazine revealed that seniors in nursing homes are at a far greater risk of death from neglect that their loved ones imagine.

The deaths of seniors in nursing homes result, at least in part, to utter neglect, lack of food or water, untreated bedsores, or other generally preventable ailments. Since that study, this nation's nursing home population has risen sharply.

The federal and provincial legislatures have taken steps to make nursing homes accountable. However, you still need to be alert to your own loved one's needs, and if necessary, demand that the nursing home respect all of his or her legal rights. Therefore, this website includes positive steps you can take to prevent problems and ensure proper treatment in a nursing home for your relative or friend.

Do not hesitate to seek legal guidance, if you feel that someone close to you is being abused or neglected in a nursing home.

Get The Legal Solution Advantage. Call Enzo DiGioia at 519-252-6969.