How to Spot Nursing Home Abuse
- By Dodson Robert Atty
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- 15 Nov, 2016
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When your loved ones become too elderly to take care of themselves, it is often a hard decision to send them to a nursing home. Most families only send their elderly to a nursing home because they feel that the home can provide better care than they can. However, nursing home abuse is a problem. Here are some ways to tell if you have a case of abuse.
The Signs of Abuse or Neglect
There are many signs of abuse or neglect in nursing home cases. Due to age or fear, the victims of abuse may be unable to speak up for themselves, so they will not report it themselves. To look into abuse or neglect, first check the facilities and whether they are clean, safe and equipped with proper nutrition and medical equipment. You should also look into the staff, how they treat the elderly and if they are knowledgeable at their job. The victim may appear to be withdrawn, or there may be physical signs like bedsores.
Take Action Now
If you suspect that your loved one is the victim of nursing home abuse, do not hesitate. Contact a law office that specializes in such cases so that they can investigate your case today. Even if you remove your loved one from the home, you don’t want other families to suffer as well if abuse goes unreported. Call The Law Offices of Robert Dodson at 803-252-2600.
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