What Are Some Signs That Indicate Nursing Home Abuse Or Neglect Might Be Occurring?

What Are Some Signs That Indicate Nursing Home Abuse Or Neglect Might Be Occurring?

What Are Some Signs That Indicate Nursing Home Abuse Or Neglect Might Be Occurring?

If you are concerned about abuse or neglect in the nursing home, be on the lookout for the following:

  • Unexplained bruises, cuts, burns, sprains or fractures in various stages of healing
  • Bedsores or frozen joints
  • Unexplained venereal disease or genital infections; vaginal or anal bleeding; torn, stained or bloody underclothing
  • Sudden changes in behavior
  • Staff refusing to allow visitors to see resident or delays in allowing visitors to see resident
  • Staff not allowing resident to be alone with visitor
  • Resident being kept in an over-medicated state
  • Loss of resident’s possessions
  • Sudden large withdrawals from bank accounts or changes in banking practices
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