New York City Nursing Home Abuse
Making the decision to move a spouse, parent, or grandparent into a nursing home or long-term facility is a heart-wrenching decision. It may take you months of family discussion, research, and visitations to different New York City nursing homes to finally decide the best possible facility. It may take weeks for the elder to adapt to their new surroundings, especially if they have never been to New York City, or lived out of their home. You trust that the long-term facility will provide for the psychological and physical needs of your loved one. However, if you find that your family member is being abused in their nursing home, you will feel angry, guilty, and worried. If you suspect in any way that your elderly family member is being abused in a nursing home or assisted living facility, contact the Law Firm of Jacob Fuchsberg immediately. We are a New York City nursing home abuse law firm.
Types of Nursing Home Abuse
Psychological Abuse
Psychological abuse of the elderly can be intentional or a negligent act of the caregiver. The caregiver may threaten, yell, manipulate, insult, or intimidate their patient causing emotional pain, anguish, suffering, and grief. The elder may not tell anyone, even their family members, because they are afraid, embarrassed, fear retribution, or think no one would believe them.
Physical Abuse
Physical abuse of elder patients can also be intentional or from negligence. The elder may be hit, pushed, pulled, denied food or medication, or have their needs neglected. Physical abuse is more obvious than psychological abuse, but the scars can run just as deep.
The compassionate attorneys of the Jacob Fuchsberg Law Firm know what questions to ask, and what evidence is needed to prove psychological and physical nursing home abuse in New York City.
Why Abuse the Elderly?
You may be asking, “Why would someone abuse an elderly person?” The caregiver may be experiencing stress at home or at work, were themselves abused, be on illegal drugs or alcohol, or have a history of mental illness.
Don’t be afraid to start an investigation into nursing home abuse if you suspect it. The New York City Jacob Fuchsberg Law Firm has handled many cases of nursing home elder abuse, and will provide you the support and advise you need to stop the abuse. Contact us or call 212-869-3500 for a free consultation.
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