Having loved ones living in a nursing home or some kind of assisted-care situation can be an emotionally trying experience, for all parties involved. You want your parents or elders to be safe, happy, and cared for, but also to feel independent if that’s what they want. The last thing you should be worrying about among all those emotions is whether or not their legal rights are being compromised.

Know the rights of your impaired elders as outlined by the Mississippi Bar: https://www.msbar.org/for-the-public/consumer-information/the-rights-of-impaired-elders.aspx, and if you’re concerned your family members might be experiencing mistreatment in a nursing come, call Ward Law to discuss your options.

To learn more, visit our page on Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect.