What Are The Pertinent Signs Of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect?

Written by Adam Peck Category: Elder Law January 26th, 2013 1 min read

According to an article in Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse.org, any number of these signs be cause for concern for Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect:

1.) Unexplained signs of injury like bruises, scratches, scars or welts.
2.) Broken bones, sprains or dislocations
3.) Broken eyeglasses or frames
4.) Drug overdose or evident failure to take medication
5.) Signs of being restrained like rope marks on wrists
6.) Caregiver refuses to let the elder see you alone
7.) Behavior from the elder that imitates dementia like sucking, rocking or mumbling to oneself
8.) Unexplained weight loss, malnutrition and dehydration
9.) Untreated physical problems like bed sores
10.) Being left dirty or unbathed, dirty finger nails, hair looks greasy
11.) Unsanitary living conditions
12.) Unsuitable clothing for the weather

If you do see things things, speak immediately to the administrator, the director of nursing and find out who or what entity controls the Nursing Home and / or Long Term Care Facility.

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Written by Adam Peck

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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.