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Assisted living facilities are different from nursing homes or RCFEs (Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly) in that their elderly residents typically need less assistance in the day-to-day activities of living. Assisted living elder physical abuse can and does still happen in these facilities. Unfortunately, these instances can go unnoticed for a long time.
Assisted living elder physical abuse includes any physical harm to an elderly resident, such as kicking, slapping, punching, restraining, force-feeding, or denying food/drink. Any instances that put an elder's health at risk can constitute assisted living elder physical abuse. It is illegal for assisted living facility workers and caretakers to partake in any of this behavior.
Because the residents in an assisted living facility are under the watch of the workers and caretakers, and not their own families, assisted living elder physical abuse can go unnoticed and may occur for any length of time. It is important for families to know what goes on in these facilities and for them to be able to trust that the caretakers will in fact take good care of their elderly relatives. Anyone that does commit assisted living elder physical abuse can be sued and prosecuted. In some cases these individuals may also face criminal prosecution.
There are lawyers who have experience with cases of elderly abuse that can help you if you suspect an elderly family member is a victim of assisted living elder physical abuse. An experienced elder abuse attorney can help you investigate the matter and ensure the safety of your elderly family member right away. An elder abuse lawyer will be there to help you file a lawsuit against the assisted living facility. No one deserves to suffer from assisted living elder physical abuse, and there are elder abuse lawyers available to help you put an end to it.
If you believe your loved one is a victim of assisted living elder physical abuse, Attorney Search Network can help you find an elder abuse lawyer who can assist you. Call today to be connected to an elder abuse lawyer.
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