Nursing Home Abuse
No one should suffer abuse or neglect. If a loved
one has been injured, call us immediately.
The following are some things you need to consider:
Signs of Abuse
- Untreated bed sores
- Open wounds, cuts, bruises, or welts
- Torn clothing or broken personal items
- Bruises in a pattern that would suggest restraints
- Excessive and sudden weight loss
- Abnormally pale complexion
- Fecal/urine ordors
- Poor personal hygiene or other unattended health problems
- Sudden changes in elders behavior or appearance
Signs of a Careless Staff
A careless staff can often suggest a situation that is prone to
neglect and abuse.
- Lack of proper heating or cooling in nursing home
- Caregiver's inability to explain elder's condition
- Caregiver's refusal to allow visitors to see elder alone
- Caregiver allowing elder to wander off the premises
- Sudden change in elder's medication
Laws that Protect
There are many State and Federal laws that protect those in Nursing
homes. We know these laws and can use these laws to assist your
loved one who may be the victim of abuse
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