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Malnutrition and Dehydration
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Malnutrition and dehydration in nursing homes may be a sign of the facility’s failure to properly attend to the patient. Under the Nursing Home Reform Act, elder care facilities are required to meet residents’ nutritional needs, though one study shows that 85% of nursing home residents are malnourished, and in some facilities, 30 to 50% are underweight. Because malnutrition and dehydration of residents can lead to serious complications, including death, the nursing home and its staff are required to take certain steps to ensure elderly residents are properly hydrated and fed. When a nursing home fails to provide adequate food and water to its residents, and a patient is injured as a result, it may be liable under Georgia law.
If your loved one is suffering from dehydration or malnutrition in an Atlanta nursing home, find out if you have legal recourse to hold the facility accountable for their actions. Complete our free case review form to find out if our Atlanta nursing home neglect attorneys can assist with your claim.
Causes of Malnutrition, Dehydration in Nursing Homes
When an elderly patient becomes dehydrated or malnourished in a nursing home, the following may be among the causes of their condition:
- Placing food and water out of the resident’s reach
- Medication side effects (diarrhea, vomiting, nausea)
- Diminished ability to absorb nutrients (caused by drug and food interactions)
- Illness and other health problems
- Loss of appetite caused by depression
Nursing homes should be aware as to which residents are susceptible to malnutrition and dehydration and care for them accordingly. They should also understand how to make necessary adjustments to ensure each resident is being properly hydrated and fed, regardless of any of the above causes.
Atlanta Nursing Home Neglect Attorneys
Dehydrated or malnourished nursing home residents are put at risk for a number of complications, including weakened immune systems, disorientation, infection, confusion, weak muscles, exacerbation of bedsores and even death. When a nursing home is negligent in causing these injuries, our Atlanta nursing home neglect attorneys may be able to hold the facility accountable and seek compensation on behalf of the injured resident. To find out if our attorneys can take legal action for your loved one’s dehydration or malnutrition injuries, complete our no-obligation, no-cost case evaluation form today.
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