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by Jennifer Gulbrandsen
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P&N BLOG | Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect Explained

Nursing home abuse and neglect affects thousands of families each year. According to the NCOA, as many as 5,000,000 people are affected by elder abuse annually. However, when it comes to nursing home abuse and neglect, it’s important to understand the facts. At Parente & Norem, P.C., our experienced attorneys can help guide you through the process of getting justice for your loved one who may be a victim of nursing home abuse and neglect. In this article, we will cover some of the facts regarding these cases to help you better understand what nursing home abuse and neglect is, how to spot it, and what you can do to help your loved one. 

 

Abuse Vs. Neglect in a Nursing Home

 

One of the biggest myths about nursing home abuse and neglect, is that abuse only covers physical injuries that occur while someone is in the care of a long term care facility. Many don’t realize that neglect is also a form of abuse. Even accidental neglect is abusive, and intent does not absolve the facility and its staff from liability. Accidents such as a resident getting the wrong dosage of medication, or being given the wrong medication in error can have severe life altering consequences. 

 

Neglect can also cover staffing shortages, improper training, and the facility’s failure to properly screen and background check their employees. Also, failing to report any injury, illness, or incident to family or guardians in a timely manner are also forms of neglect. Other forms of neglect can be medical, social and emotional, refusal of basic living needs, and lack of personal hygiene. 

 

Abuse is also not limited to physical injury. Abuse can be emotional, sexual, and financial as well. 

 

How to Spot Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

 

While nursing home abuse can be very hard to detect, there are some common warning signs and symptoms. These can include: 

 

  • Sudden onset of aggression, anxiety, agitation, or significant personality changes
  • Bedsores, broken bones, bruises, and burns
  • Dehydration, malnutrition, or sudden change in appetite
  • New or untreated medical conditions
  • Insomnia or changes in sleeping patterns
  • Personal hygiene issues
  • Other unexplained injuries, illnesses, or behaviors

 

How to help your loved one

 

Be sure to document any changes, incidents, injuries, etc., and communications with the facility’s staff. Then contact an experienced nursing home abuse and neglect attorney. Click here for your free case evaluation. 

 

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