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Although most nursing home and assisted living facility staff are dedicated hard-working people, nursing home abuse and neglect is a very big problem in this country.

With almost forty million people over the age of sixty-five in the United States the problem of nursing home abuse and neglect should be a concern for everyone. Older adults are often placed in a very vulnerable position and find themselves the victims of undertrained and uncaring staff members, unable to articulate their abuse or unwilling to, in fear of retaliation by their caretakers.

Signs of nursing home abuse and neglect include chronic open wounds, bruises and sores, infections, unreasonable physical restraints, signs of overmedication, malnutrition and dehydration. Emotional abuse may reveal itself in the nursing home resident being extremely anxious or depressed, continuously rocking back and forth and agitated.

There are complex legal issues involved in an allegation of nursing home abuse and neglect such as premises liability, medical malpractice, inadequate security or even wrongful death. The Cochran Firm has many years of experience in litigating cases of nursing home abuse and neglect and employs experts in various areas to investigate and evaluate the circumstances of each individual case.

If you suspect someone you care about is the victim of nursing home abuse and neglect in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area, please contact The Cochran Firm today to schedule a confidential consultation to discuss your concerns.

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