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.
And if your loved one has suffered at the hands of a nursing home, assisted living, board and care or any long term care facility, contact The Peck Law Group www.thepecklawgroup.com and call us toll free at 866.999.9085 for a free case consultation.
