Legal Aid For Elder Abuse

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Summary

Florida law provides free legal aid for low-income individuals. You can challenge harmful nursing home practices and establish a Power of Attorney (POA) for your grandfather. Document any evidence of mistreatment and contact Floridas Department of Elder Affairs. To establish a POA, identify the type needed, draft the document, sign it with a notary and two witnesses, and file it with the required offices. Consult a legal professional for accurate drafting.

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I'm sorry to hear about your situation, Allie. Here's some general info:
- Florida law allows for free legal aid for low-income individuals.
- You can challenge nursing home practices you believe are harmful.
- It's important to establish a Power of Attorney (POA) for your grandfather.
Please provide more details about the nursing home practices for specific guidance.
Strapping him down to a bed. They had his socks tied to the bed. They keep him in a half diaper on the bed. My grandfather was in the military the Air Force and is very independent but because they strap him down to the bed and they don't answer his calls he ends up pooping and peeing on himself and they just flip him over on the side to clean him and then leave him there. The other patients just wander around while all nurses gather around the station laughing and giggling. They even refused my phone call to talk to him. He would never refuse a call from me. He's depressed and miserable and he even threatened self harm
I'm really sorry to hear about your grandfather's situation, Allie. Here are some steps to consider:
- Document any evidence of mistreatment.
- Contact Florida's Department of Elder Affairs. They have an abuse hotline you can call.
- Seek free legal aid in Florida for low-income individuals.
- Initiate the process to establish POA for your grandfather.
Remember, this is general advice and may not fully cover your specific situation.
How to establish POA
To establish a Power of Attorney in Florida:
- Identify the type of POA needed
- Draft the document outlining the powers granted
- Sign in the presence of a notary and two witnesses
- File the POA with required local or state offices
Please consult with a legal professional for accurate drafting.