Representing the Nursing Home Victims of Malnutrition and Dehydration
Malnutrition and dehydration should never happen in a nursing home. Unfortunately, they happen to many North Carolina nursing home residents each year. Nursing home staff are often overworked and underpaid. They do not take the time to give the assistance necessary for elderly and disabled residents to eat and drink properly.
Residents of assisted living centers may also suffer from malnutrition and dehydration when they are inappropriately placed in a facility and need a greater level of care than is provided for them.
At the Charlotte law firm of Jackson & McGee, LLP, we represent the victims of malnutrition and dehydration, holding nursing homes and assisted living centers accountable for the harm they cause. Over the years, we have established a record of success and a reputation for excellence in the North Carolina legal community.
Helping Prevent Malnutrition and Dehydration in a Nursing Home
When you visit a loved one in a nursing home, noticing their surroundings can help prevent nursing home neglect. Check to make sure that water is available to your loved one and that nurses respond promptly to call lights. Observe meal times and the meals to make sure that your loved one is getting the nutrients he or she deserves.
It is also a good idea to look for signs of malnutrition and dehydration:
- Dry skin or skin that does not rebound when pressed
- Chapped lips
- Brittle fingernails and hair
- Gaunt appearance
- Changes in skin color indicating malnutrition
Contact an Attorney
If you believe someone you love has been harmed in a nursing home, talk with an attorney. Contact the North Carolina trial lawyers at Jackson & McGee, LLP, by calling our Charlotte office at 704-246-3295 or toll free at 866-753-6982. You may also complete our online contact form.
