It’s a common problem that it both disgusting and scary. Nursing home abuse comes in many forms, but it’s unfortunate that these elderly people have to put up with problems that other people have with themselves. If you or a loved one is in a nursing home and experiencing some form of abuse then you should call a lawyer immediately. Elderly people are often stuck in their situations and they become embarrassed that they can’t stand up for themselves. Don’t let this happen to you or a loved one and speak up.
Let’s go over some of the indications that a loved one is being abused in a nursing home.
You Loved One Is Losing Weight
Although weight loss can happen for a wide range of reasons, if your loved one is rapidly losing weight in a nursing home you might consider doing some investigation. Contact a lawyer to help you figure out if the nursing home is withholding food from residents. This is a common form of abuse, and it can often simply be that the nurses or caretakers are not paying attention well enough. Either way, it’s a form of negligence and it needs to be stopped.
Your Love One Has Broken Bones or Bruises
If your loved one has broken bones or bruises, and they keep happening then you might need to assume that someone is abusing them. Although this might seem extreme, nursing homes are filled with vulnerable people. If someone on a power trip is working in the nursing home then they might take it upon themselves to hit or even torture the people in the home. Check for bumps, bruises and broken bones and then call a nursing home abuse lawyer.
Your Loved One Is Acting More Timid than Usual
Whenever anyone gets abused, a common response is to act more timid than usual. You feel disrespected and you’re not sure who you can trust anymore. This is especially apparent for elderly people, because they have been able to take care of themselves their entire life until now. Some of these older men were once big strapping men and now all they can do is sit there and take abuse. Keep a look out for timid behavior. If your loved one responds with flinching or cowering when around nurses or doctors then you might be onto an abuse case. Contact a lawyer specializing in nursing home abuse and see what evidence you can compile as soon as possible.
Have you ever noticed one of these things in one of your loved ones? Let us know in the comments section if people should look out for other warning signs of abuse. The more things every person knows, the better. If you share your story it just might save someone else’s life.
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