How to recognize nursing home abuse or neglect

Nursing home neglect and abuse can often go undetected or reported because the victims are frequently incapable of expressing pain or reporting the neglect or abuse on their own. Therefore, , it is extraordinarily important that family members be on the lookout for any signs or symptoms of abuse. Any one or more of the following signs could evidence nursing home abuse or neglect:

  • * bedsores
  • * skin rash
  • * urine and/or feces odor
  • * lack of attention to resident's personal hygiene
  • * falls resulting from lack of adequate precautions or assistance
  • * skin tears
  • * bruises, contusions, or lesions
  • * bone fractures
  • * significant weight loss
  • * dehydration
  • * disorientation
  • * depression or isolation
  • * unexplained mood changes
  • * fear or anxiety
  • * unexplained refusal or inability to communicate
  • * presence of unjustified chemical or physical restraints

If you suspect that a loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, please call the attorneys at Tronfeld West & Durrett for a free consultation. You may also want to consider reporting the matter to the appropriate state or federal agency.


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