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New Jersey Isolation Lawyers

A nursing home is supposed to be a place where elderly people can spend their golden years surrounded by friends while receiving the assistance and care that they need. However, some nursing home residents are denied this opportunity due to the heinous actions of nursing home workers.

Careless nursing home attendants may subject residents to emotional abuse by isolating them from others. If your loved one suffered emotional abuse while living in a nursing home, you may be able to take legal action on his or her behalf. For more information, contact the New Jersey isolation lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 800-346-5529 today.

Consequences of Elderly Isolation

Isolation can be difficult to identify because an elderly individual may show no physical signs of abuse. Additionally, many elderly people may keep quiet about emotional abuse due to coercion or inability to speak.

Nursing home isolation is typically defined as:

  • Attendants refusing to speak to residents
  • Attendants locking residents alone in rooms
  • Residents not being allowed to participate in community events

This isolation can have severe effects on the mental wellbeing of the elderly. In some cases, these effects may even lead to premature death. The families of elderly individuals suffering emotional abuse must act to end the mistreatment that their loved ones have suffered. By taking legal action, victims and their families may be able to hold a negligent nursing home worker accountable for his or her abusive actions.

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Elderly individuals who are neglected and isolated in nursing homes may suffer severe emotional trauma. If your loved one was emotionally abused while living in a nursing home, contact the New Jersey isolation attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., today at 800-346-5529 to learn about your rights and legal options.