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Chronic UTIs are often caused by failure to provide fluids. By flushing the system, regular hydration prevents bacteria from building up. A facility that blames a UTI while ignoring the underlying dehydration is still liable for nursing home neglect.

Generally, the statute of limitations for elder abuse in California is two years. However, medical records can be destroyed and memories fade, so it is critical to contact Stebner, Gertler, & Guadagni as soon as possible.

Under California law, if we prove the neglect was reckless, the court can award the victim’s family their attorney’s fees and potentially punitive damages. This ensures the facility is held financially accountable for their memory care negligence.

Yes. Severe nursing home dehydration leads to organ failure and sepsis. If your loved one passed away and the death certificate lists dehydration or renal failure, you may have grounds for a dementia care death or wrongful death lawsuit.

A Hayward dehydration lawyer uses hospital blood tests and the facility’s own "Input/Output" logs. If the blood work shows high sodium (hypernatremia) upon hospital admission, it is "smoking gun" evidence that the resident was not receiving enough water.

A "refusal" is not an excuse for dementia care dehydration. Licensed Hayward facilities must use alternative strategies, such as offering high-moisture foods (jello, fruit, popsicles) or specialized cups, and must notify a physician if the refusal persists. Simply...

While some medical conditions make hydration difficult, the failure to provide fluids or monitor a resident's intake is almost always a sign of nursing home dehydration neglect. Facilities have a legal duty to implement interventions—such as IV fluids or increased...