Stage 2 Bed Sores in Nursing Homes

Stage 2 Bed Sores are a major health concern for nursing facility residents, especially those with limited mobility. Bedsores pose a serious health risk, and if left untreated, they can cause significant and sometimes fatal health complications.
The CDC reports that around 11% of nursing home residents develop bedsores-stage 2 appearing most commonly in surveys. Early developing bedsores can be easy to miss. By the time the condition has progressed to stage 2, it’s more likely to produce a visible open sore and result in severe pain. Stage 2 bedsores can continue progressing to later stages and cause additional severe health conditions.
Bedsores are frequently a sign of nursing home neglect. If an elderly or disabled family member has developed bedsores as a resident at an assisted living facility, they may be a victim of neglect or mistreatment. You can protect your loved one by learning the signs of stage 2 bedsores and what to do if they develop.
If you’re dealing with potential nursing home abuse or neglect, there are steps you can take to help your loved one.
First, know the signs of elder abuse. Altered behavior and physical injury are the most common signs that abuse may be occurring. Use resources (like those listed above) to find out how and where to report elder abuse based on your state’s laws and agencies.
Speaking with an elder abuse attorney is another way to gain advice and learn about actionable steps specific to your state and circumstances.
Elder abuse should never occur. When it does, laws and resources exist to help achieve justice for you and your loved ones.