Malnutrition and Dehydration
Information about Elder Abuse from Our South Carolina Injury Attorneys
Victims of nursing home abuse and neglect are often helpless in defending themselves against malnutrition and dehydration. The state licenses nursing homes and other healthcare centers, so they must meet quality standards. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse still occurs all too often.
If a loved one has been victim of nursing home neglect through malnutrition or dehydration, contact our South Carolina injury lawyers at McGowan, Hood & Felder, LLC.
- Decreased muscle mass and weakness
- Dry, scaly skin
- Brittle and malformed nails
- Chronic diarrhea
- Slow wound healing
- Anemia
- Bone and joint pain
- Mental changes, such as confusion and irritation
It is the responsibility of the nursing home or care center to provide each resident with proper nutrition. If you suspect that a loved one is being malnourished in a nursing home, it is important to seek legal counsel immediately.
Dehydration
Dehydration in nursing home residents should be taken very seriously. The effects of dehydration can be severe, even causing premature death.
Some signs of dehydration include:
- Dry skin
- Headache
- Constipation
- Lack of sweating
- Low blood pressure
- Rapid heartbeat
- Fever
- Irritability and confusion
Nursing homes and other care facilities are required to meet the basic needs of their residents, and proper hydration is essential in maintaining the health of any individual. When nursing homes fail to provide adequate nourishment and hydration for their residents, elderly victims suffer needlessly.
Contact Us
At McGowan, Hood & Felder, LLC, we are committed to representing victims of nursing home abuse that are unable to defend themselves. To schedule a free consultation with one of our attorneys, contact our South Carolina injury lawyers. We have offices in Rock Hill, Columbia, Sumter and Anderson, South Carolina. We represent nursing home victims of malnutrition and dehydration, as well as other forms of nursing home abuse, because your life is our mission.