It is more than clear that we cannot rely upon nursing homes to police themselves. Further, it is difficult for state regulators and law enforcement to redress wrongs. When the most vulnerable of our elderly citizens becomes a victim of abuse or neglect, we all lose. And that's not only in loss of life and quality of life, but in funds squandered on bureaucrats or highly-compensated executives, rather than on providing care. Sooner or later, we may all find ourselves in the same vulnerable position. We take steps to make sure this does not continue to happen.
The nursing home abuse attorneys at Abels & Annes, P.C. believe that the elderly need protection from mistreatment. One way to achieve this is to make sure that those who abuse or neglect the elderly pay damages.
Elder abuse and neglect laws are in place to protect the elderly. We should all take steps to make sure that those laws are enforced to their fullest. Further, we should make sure that these institutions are on notice that they cannot get away with mistreatment and abuse of the elderly.