Malnutrition / Dehydration

Common Problem, Devastating Results

Good nutrition and hydration are essential for a healthy life. For someone who is elderly, sick or frail, they are a matter of life and death. Inadequate food intake and lack of water cause a lot more damage to the old or ill. It causes them to heal more slowly. It can even kill them.

According to the Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987, nursing home residents have the right to have their physical needs met. They also have the right to live free from neglect. If you believe that your elderly relative is dehydrated or malnourished, I can help. At Lundeen Law, PLLC, my sole focus is nursing home neglect and abuse cases. Call Lundeen Law, PLLC today for a free consultation with a nursing home abuse attorney.

Signs of Starvation and Inadequate Hydration

Under nutrition and lack of water are common forms of nursing home neglect. A patient who is bedridden or needs eating assistance is especially vulnerable. The following signs may indicate that your loved one is not getting enough food or water:

• Excessive weight loss or excessive weight gain
• Delirium, confusion, or impaired cognition
• They look weak or fatigued
• Infections or decreased wound healing
• Hypotension, also known as low blood pressure
• Dysphagia, also known as swallowing disorders
• Pressure ulcers

If your loved one exhibits any of these symptoms, contact their doctor. If the symptoms persist, call me right away. I can help you get your loved one the care they need, and the settlement or award that you deserve. There are no lawyer fees until you recover.

Call the Lundeen Law, PLLC Firm if you have questions about dehydration / malnutrition.

Lundeen Law, PLLC, in Scottsdale, Arizona, represents victims of nursing home abuse nationwide and throughout the entire state of Arizona, including the cities of Green Valley, Ora Valley, Kingman, Uma, Prescott, Camp Verde, Cottonwood, Tempe, Chandler Hills, Phoenix, Flagstaff, Tucson, Scottsdale, Sun City, and Mesa