When you place an elderly loved one in a nursing home, you expect them to be cared for attentively and compassionately. Regretfully, some nursing home facilities are simply not equipped to properly care for every patient. This may be due to a combination of factors, including understaffing. At Reed Law Offices in Omaha, Nebraska, the nursing home abuse attorneys work tirelessly to ensure that all of their clients who are victims of nursing home abuse find justice. If you have reservations about your loved one’s living situation, here are three signs from Reed Law Offices that their nursing home may be understaffed:

• Sudden Weight Loss: Malnutrition is a serious epidemic in some nursing homes. Oftentimes, it can take up to an hour for a nursing home caregiver to feed a single patient. When understaffed, they may rush the process or leave patients to eat on their own. If you notice sudden weight loss in your loved one due to malnutrition, this may be a sign that the nursing home does not have enough people on staff to assist with this incredibly important task.
• Bedsores: Bedsores are unfortunate but completely avoidable in nursing homes. Patients who are bed-ridden should be properly evaluated when they first arrive at a nursing home. As part of their treatment and to prevent bedsores, these patients should be repositioned frequently and assisted with frequent bathing and moisturizing. If bedsores occur, this is a sign that the nursing home is understaffed and unable to give each patient proper care.
• Repeated Falling: Accidents can happen; however, if your loved one is repeatedly suffering from falls, it's a much bigger issue. It means that there is not enough staff on hand to help them get around and to observe them throughout the day.

If you or a loved one live near Omaha, Nebraska, and you’re looking for an attorney that specializes in nursing home neglect and wrongful death cases, call Reed Law Offices today at (402) 933-0588 to speak with a member of their staff. Initial consultations are available at no charge. For additional information on their practice and to read testimonials from satisfied clients, be sure to visit their website.