Dehydration

It is important, especially with elderly, to maintain proper levels of fluid in the body. A ten percent reduction of fluids in an elderly person can pose a serious risk of harm. A twenty percent reduction of fluids may lead to death.

It does not take much for an elderly nursing home resident to become dehydrated. Relatively short periods of time without water, warm environments, or increases in body temperature can all lead to dehydration. Accordingly, nursing home care providers are responsible for monitoring hydration levels closely. They are charged with the duty of making certain that all nursing home residents are receiving proper fluid intake.

Unfortunately, dehydration is a common problem at nursing homes. Nursing home attorneys often hear family members of nursing home residents tell stories of visiting their loved one and routinely finding pitchers of water sitting empty or untouched and out of reach. Nursing home attorneys also hear of loved ones being left for prolonged periods of time in excessively warm rooms. These are all tell tale signs that your elderly loved one may be at risk of dehydration. An experienced nursing home attorney will immediately appreciate this and know where to look and with whom to speak in order to determine if dehydration has occurred.

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