Important Signs of Nursing Home Abuse

by

Michael D. Ponce

Last Updated June 7, 2024 In Nursing Home Abuse

If you’ve ever had to move an aging loved one into a nursing home, you know the myriad of feelings that accompany the process. You want to find a facility that will meet their needs with dignity and respect. You want it to feel like home by providing a peaceful setting for the next chapter in their lives. But most of all, you want them to be safe. Unfortunately for many nursing home residents, their safety is not guaranteed.

Nursing home abuse and neglect comes in many forms, some of which are subtle and hard to spot. To make matters worse, many residents are unable or afraid to speak up on their own behalf, which is why you must be diligent for them. As a family member of a nursing home resident, it’s imperative that you look for signs that your loved one has been a victim. These may include:

• Bruising or bedsores
• Poor hygiene
• Changes to medication
• Signs of sexual abuse
• Pale complexion
• Significant weight loss or reduced appetite
• Broken bones or other unexplained injuries

If you suspect your loved one has been the victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, the first thing you should do is secure the safety of your loved one. Then you should give us a call. Our experienced Nashville nursing home abuse attorneys will investigate your loved one’s case and fight to uphold their rights. The worst thing you can do in this situation is nothing. Contact us today.