Bed Sores Caused by Florida Nursing Home Neglect Can be Fatal

Many elderly people are admitted into Florida nursing homes daily. Family members admit them under the assumption that they are going to receive quality care. However, that is not always the case. In some situations family members discover that their loved ones are being neglected at the hands of those they originally trusted to care for them.

Are you familiar with bed sores? You may have heard the term but may not know exactly what they are or what causes them. A bed sore is also referred to as a pressure sore and usually develops when a person remains in the same position for a lengthy period of time. They can often be found in the hip, lower back and heel regions.

Unfortunately, nursing homes residents are vulnerable to developing bed sores in Florida. Often, nursing home staff fails to rotate and move patients enough to avoid bed sores.

No one wants to learn that their family members are being neglected and you may not think that bed sores are all that serious. However, keep in mind that not only are bed sores serious, they can also be deadly.

If you or someone you know has been a victim of neglect or abuse in a Florida nursing home, you should contact an experienced Palm Beach nursing home abuse attorney at Fetterman & Associates at (561) 845-2510 or (800) LAW IN FL (529-4635).