Dehydration & Malnutrition

Fighting against injustice in nursing homes

Assisted living facilities and nursing homes care for residents in all ways. They are responsible for giving residents safe, healthy, and happy lives. This includes providing healthy meals and ensuring proper hydration.

It is important to carefully monitor the diets of residents to ensure they are eating enough and eating the right foods to stay healthy. Unfortunately residents in nursing homes can often be victims of dehydration or malnutrition due to negligence by their caretakers.

Poor nutrition makes someone susceptible to illness, loss of mobility, or a weakened immune system. People who suffer from dehydration or malnutrition also have an increased chance of suffering from other illness such as depression, dementia, or a stroke.

Danielle Fielding offers quality legal counsel for families to determine whether or not a loved one is a victim of abuse. Call (405) 849-5414 or book a consultation to understand what is happening and what you can do about it.

Symptoms of Dehydration

Dehydration can be easily prevented with proper care and supervision. Yet, in nursing homes, it is easy for someone to become dehydrated without anyone noticing. It is also something that must be remediated quickly or it could lead to severe consequences fast. Danielle Fielding is committed to providing you and your family justice for unacceptable care from nursing homes.

Danielle Fielding has represented clients who have experienced the following dehydration symptoms:

  • Dry mouth

  • Headaches

  • Dizziness

  • Low urine volume

  • Fatigue

  • Cold, clammy, or dry skin

  • Low blood pressure

  • Lightheadedness

  • Increased thirst

Danielle Fielding will make it easy for you to stand against staff or facilities that have caused harm to you or a family member. As a legal expert in nursing home abuse and negligence cases, she can provide you the right resources and help you build your case against abuse. Call Danielle Fielding at (405) 849-5414 or book a consultation.

Symptoms of Malnutrition

Malnutrition, like dehydration, can be prevented with adequate dietary options including necessary proteins, vitamins, and other supplements needed to have a healthy diet. Monitoring a resident’s diet and health is another responsibility of nursing home staff. If you notice a loved one in a nursing home who has unexplainable confusion, muscle weakness, or any of the other common symptoms of malnutrition, call an attorney right away to get the help you need.

These are some of the most common symptoms of malnutrition in a nursing home:

  • Fatigue

  • Difficulty breathing

  • Weakened immune system

  • Loss of body fat

  • Loss of appetite

  • Depression

  • Dull eyes and pale skin

  • Swollen arms, legs, or lips

  • Dry tongue or cracked mouth

Malnutrition is a serious and preventable condition. Danielle Fielding is here to advocate for you. Call (405) 849-5414 or book a consultation today.

Dehydration and Malnutrition Are Risk Factors for more serious illness

Someone who is a victim of dehydration or malnutrition may experience the common symptoms listed, but there are more serious illnesses that dehydration and malnutrition are risk factors for. Some of these illnesses include the following:

  • Dementia

  • Decreased ability to absorb nutrients and minerals

  • Psychiatric disorders

  • Ill-fitting dentures, mouth sores, or swallowing problems

  • Weakened immune system

  • Stroke

  • Depression

  • Weakening bones

  • Lower muscle mass

  • Impaired mobility

It is important to discuss your dehydration or malnutrition case right away so you can prevent further complications and get compensation for recovery now. Waiting only delays getting help and can make the situation much worse. Danielle Fielding is here for Oklahoma residents today. Call (405) 849-5414 or book a consultation for a nonjudgemental and complimentary consultation about what you can do next.