When patients are in the full-time care of nursing home attendants, abuse can occur on many different levels. Sometimes, family members believe their loved one is in good care because he or she shows no signs of physical or emotional abuse. What many people do not realize is that nursing home abuse is not always physically evident, and that financial abuse of trusting patients occurs all too often.
If you have made the decision to place a loved one in the care of a nursing home, it is important that you are aware of the different warning signs that may point to abuse. In the case of financial abuse, family members should be on the lookout for these common signs of mistreatment:
When families suspect that a loved one may be a victim of nursing home abuse, it is often difficult to know how to act. If the abuse appears to be relatively minor, it may be wise to contact the nursing home administrators directly. In cases where more sever abuse is suspected, families should immediately contact local health or law authorities. In either case, we encourage you to contact the attorneys at Allen Law Firm and Mark & Associates, P.C. . We have years of experience defending victims of abuse, and we can help you determine the best course of action. If you suspect that someone you love is in an abusive situation in a nursing home, please contact us immediately.
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