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No one should suffer abuse or
neglect. If a loved one has been injured,
contact us
immediately.
Listed below are some common
signs of abuse and neglect.
Signs of Abuse
- Untreated bed sores
- Open wounds, cuts, bruises,
or welts
- Torn clothing or broken
personal items
- Bruises in a pattern that
would suggest restraints
- Excessive and sudden weight
loss
- Fleas, lice, or dirt on elder
or in elder's room
- Abnormally pale complexion
- Fecal/urine odors
- Poor personal hygiene or
other unattended health problems
Signs of A Careless Staff
A careless staff can often
indicate a situation that is prone to neglect and abuse.
- A lack of proper heating or
cooling in the nursing home
- A caregiver's inability to
explain elder's condition
- A caregiver's refusal to
allow visitors to see elder alone
- A caregiver allowing elder
to wander off the premises
- A sudden change in elder's
medication
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