Nursing Home Abuse

Signs of Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse

Unfortunately, the number of nursing home abuse and neglect cases is increasing. While this may partly be due to a growing number of elderly Americans, negligence on part of the nursing home may also be to blame. Many nursing homes do not provide the proper training, supervision or resources to their employees. As a result, nursing home neglect and abuse can occur.

No one should tolerate nursing home abuse or neglect. If you suspect your loved one is a victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, fill out our free case evaluation to speak with a nursing home abuse attorney today.

Many nursing home residents are afraid to inform the proper authorities or family members of nursing home neglect. While some may feel may like a burden to relatives, other residents may be intimidated into keeping quiet. Because of this, loved ones should be alert for any signs of nursing home abuse or neglect.

There are surefire signs that someone you know may be a victim of abuse and neglect in a nursing home. Some of the most common signs of nursing home abuse and neglect include:

• Bedsores
• Dehydration
• Withdrawal
• Bruise, cuts, frozen joints
• Unexplained death
• Poor hydration
• Stranger behavior, such as rocking, biting and sucking
• Depression or anxiety
• Burns
• Genital infections
• Torn, stained or dirty clothing

Types of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

Nursing home abuse can be physical, financial, mental or sexual. Some common types of nursing home abuse include:

• Assault
• Battery
• Sexual assault
• Sexual battery
• Rape
• Physical restraint
• Deprivation of food and drink
• Chemical restraint or mind-altering medication not prescribed by doctor
• Medication overdose
• Deprivation of medication
• Inexplicable injuries; caretaker claims cause of injuries unknown
• Open wounds, bruises

Neglect qualifies as the failure of a senior's caretaker to execute the degree of care expected from a person in their position. Some of the most common forms of nursing home neglect include:

• Failure to assist with personal hygiene (i.e. bathing, brushing teeth)
• Failure to provide ample food, clothing, or shelter
• Failure to provide medical treatment for mental and physical health concerns
• Failure to address health and safety hazards
• Failure to acknowledge unsanitary conditions

If your loved one is a victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, you have the right to file a lawsuit to hold the nursing home accountable. Contact our nursing home abuse attorneys today to find out how you can recover compensation and end the abuse.