Many loved ones take great care to select a nursing home or assisted living facility to care for their loved one, but may not be aware that bed sore causes may be tied directly to nursing home abuse and neglect.

Bed sores may also be referred to as pressure ulcers or pressure sores. They can frequently be tied to nursing home neglect or nursing home abuse.

Bed sore causes typically come about when there is unrelieved pressure associated with the patient’s skin due to being left in the same position for a long period of time or improper cleaning. Bed sore causes are most frequently tied to situations in which the skin and the bone are very close in contact, likely affecting the ankles, hips, elbows, back or heels.

Nursing home residents are at high risk for bed sores because of the growing concerns over nursing home abuse and neglect. Research from the Centers for Disease Control shows that bed sore causes tied to nursing home abuse and neglect affect one out of every 10 residents inside nursing homes.

Bed sores have been a primary concern for those seeking to place their loved ones inside a nursing home, because bed sore causes are often connected to a lack of attention of inappropriate medical care.

These are serious health concerns that can become much worse if ignored. It is the responsibility of a nursing home to keep an eye on a patient and to monitor him or her for the development of bed sores.

Unfortunately, far too many residents develop bed sores because of nursing home abuse and neglect, never receive the quality care that they need to address the problem properly. This means that their bed sores may increase and get worse, moving on to later stages causing a broad range of different types of medical problems.

There are four different stages of bed sores and the most advanced of these includes wounds that are so damaged that the tendons, muscles and bones may be exposed. The bottom part of a pressure sore may show dead tissue. Medical complications may arise due to the development of bed sores, including sepsis, bone and joint infections, cancer and cellulitis.

There are multiple different ways to treat bed sores and staff working in a nursing home or hospital should be familiar with the best ways to address these, but it can be difficult for family members who realize that their loved one may have developed bed sores. It is important to monitor your loved one’s physical and mental condition to avoid the negative consequences of bed sores.

If bed sore causes can be tied to neglect or abuse on the part of nursing home facilities or staff, a family member might first approach the facility directly and fail to receive an appropriate response. Bed sore causes tied to nursing home abuse or neglect may be grounds for legal action.