Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing home abuse is
becoming one of the greatest challenges that we must face. At one point or
another nursing home abuse will probably affect all of us. Whether it may be a
friend, family member, or even yourself, nursing home abuse is becoming far too
prevalent in an industry that is supposed to care for our loved ones.
Types of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Nursing Home Abuse Definitions Include:
- Involuntary seclusion
- Mental/ psychological abuse
- Physical abuse
- Sexual abuse
- Verbal abuse
Signs that Nursing Home Abuse Has Occurred:
- 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
- Abrupt changes in will or other financial
documents
Many serious health problems and fatalities have resulted
from instances of nursing home abuse. If you suspect that your family member
may be the victim of nursing home abuse, immediate action can prevent any
further tragedies from occurring.
Call Wolfe Law Offices at 360-782-4200 for your free
consultation today.
