Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect Fact Sheet

Written by Adam Peck Category: Elder Abuse January 23rd, 2017 2 min read

With nursing home abuse becoming a growing problem in Los Angeles and throughout California, it’s more important than ever to know the signs and symptoms nursing home neglect and abuse.

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

Abuse and neglect at long term care facilities can take on many form, including:

Emotional Abuse
Physical Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Financial Abuse
Hygiene Neglect
Basic Necessities Neglect
Health and Safety Hazards Neglect

Nursing Home Abuse Signs & Symptoms

While sometimes it can be hard to tell if an elderly person is being neglected or abused, there are oftentimes various warning signs that can hint towards some kind of abuse. These signs include:

Bruises or cuts on the elderly person’s body
Skin burns
Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores or pressure sores
Bad hygiene / dirty
Soiled bed sheets and or clothing
Extreme unexplained weakness in the elderly person
Medication out of whack

While it’s much easier to spot physical symptoms, emotional symptoms may be much harder to notice. Behavioral changes of seniors that have been abused and/or neglected include:

The fear of being left alone
Sudden changes in the elderly person’s emotions and personality
A complete lack of interest in things
Constant worrying or anxiety
Constantly crying
Overall fear or withdrawal from activities

Have you noticed any of these nursing home abuse or neglect signs in a family member or loved one?

If so the Peck Law Group can help. Their elder and nursing home abuse attorneys specialize in helping people of abuse & neglect take a holistic approach in getting the help you and your loved ones so very much deserve. Please call the Peck Law Group at (866) 999-9085 or fill out the contact form on our website for a complementary case evaluation.

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Written by Adam Peck

Expertise: Personal Injury

Adam J. Peck, ESQ is a principal with Peck Law Group, APC. In 2008, Mr. Adam Peck received his Juris Doctorate from Whittier Law School where he graduated Cum Laude. His practice is primarily dedicated to representing Elders, Dependent Adults, along with their loved ones and family members, who have suffered horrific personal injuries.