The Law Offices of Gregory L. Johnson provides legal services for victims of abuse and neglect in nursing homes and assisted care facilities. The office helps people in cities throughout California, including Ventura, Santa Barbara, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, and Los Angeles.
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Law Offices Of Gregory L. Johnson
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Oxnard, California 93036
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Dehydration and Malnutrition
California Lawyers Representing Victims of Assisted Care Facility Negligence
Malnutrition and dehydration of elderly residents in nursing homes have become increasingly common. Preventing malnutrition and dehydration in nursing home residents requires time, effort and adequate staffing. Nursing homes that accept patients who are at risk for dehydration and malnutrition must be equipped to provide the skilled help necessary to prevent it. At the Law Offices of Gregory L. Johnson, we provide dedicated legal representation to people who have sustained nursing home neglect and abuse. We are knowledgeable in the proper steps nursing home staff should take to prevent residents from becoming dehydrated or malnourished.
Symptoms of Dehydration
Dehydration is one of the most frequent causes of hospitalization. Signs of dehydration include:
- Persistent fatigue
- Muscle weakness
- Cramping
- Lethargy
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Confusion
- Increased heart rate
Elder Abuse and Malnutrition
Older adults need not only an adequate amount of food and hydration; they also depend on vitamins and minerals to make them stronger. Nursing homes are responsible to provide nutritious meals to avoid any serious health problems.
The consequences of under-nutrition for elderly nursing home residents can be very serious. Malnutrition makes a person much more susceptible to a wide range of serious health problems ranging from infections and pneumonia to bone fractures. Malnourishment is also connected with pressure sores, anemia, weakness that can result in immobility, hypertension, confusion and memory loss, impairment of organ function, decreased wound healing, hip fractures and death.
Contact Experienced California Attorneys for Answers to Your Questions
If your family suspects or knows an elderly loved one is dehydrated or malnourished, the Law Offices of Gregory L. Johnson can help you hold the offenders accountable. From thorough investigation, to skillful negotiation to aggressive litigation, we are ready to work for you. To schedule a confidential consultation, contact us online or call 805-988-3661.
