the rest of the story, she also has an infection I knew nothing about, no one told me about it, no one called me, one occation my husband went to see my mother in the rest home and she was laying on the bed with no clothes or covers on with the door wide open, I have jumped on there butts about this , but I need some leagle advice, please could you help.
the rest of the story is on here too.
Thanks so much
2007-07-26 15:40:13 · 5 answers · asked by sherrie C 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Before you consult with a lawyer you should consult with a doctor whose opinion you trust to find out if their care actually has been substandard. The doctor will be able to read the charts and examine her and determine whether something actually is wrong with the care.
One example of a situation that may seem like a problem that actually isn't: you say they feed her when she is asleep, and you appear to believe this means they feed her by mouth. That is most likely not the way they do it - far more likely they give her an IV with nutrients.
Nonetheless, you should do what you need to do to get answers - and if those answers are either not forthcoming or if there seems something wrong in their care, you should consult an attorney in your area who is familiar with elder law.
There may be some organizations and/or government agencies which provide these services at reduced or no cost. Your church, if you have one, would be a place to ask.
2007-07-26 16:42:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, you probably need to remove your husband's mother from this place, if you report then it's unlikely that the treatment will get better right away. Then google where/how to report elder abuse, and get yourself a good pro bono lawyer
2007-07-26 23:00:57 · answer #2 · answered by S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to go to an attorney immediately. Most will give you a consultation for FREE. Go talk to one ASAP. This is not the place for legal advice, sorry.
2007-07-26 23:56:07 · answer #3 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to this site: http://www.elderabusecenter.org/default.cfm?p=nursinghomeabuse.cfm#where
Scroll down to "Where To Report". There are links to state hotlines, directories of state and regional ombudsmen and adult protection agencies, and fact sheets.
2007-07-26 22:46:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
here we are a nation of christians and i cant believe the aged are treated like this! it disgusts me
2007-07-26 22:44:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋