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Signs of Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect

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 hom

* 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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