Do you suspect your loved one is being abused or injured while residing in a nursing home? Have you noticed unexplained bruising or lost of weight not associated with his or her ailments? According to the National Center of Elder Abuse (NCEA), one study interviewing 2,000 nursing home residents reported that 44% said they had been abused and 95% said they were neglected or saw another resident being neglected.
Unfortunately, many elders do not report their abuse or injury. A Newport Beach personal injury attorney discusses the different types of abuse nursing home residents may suffer and signs of abuse for you to look out for.
Nursing home residents may suffer the following types of abuse:
Each person and every situation is different, leading to varying warning signs. Different factors must be considered, including the elder person’s ordinary condition. For example, if your mother suffers from an illness that causes easy bruising from the slightest touch, then seeing bruising on his or her skin may not indicate physical abuse. Likewise, if she suffers from dementia, which causes loss of memory, then the inability to recognize you or recall what she ate that morning is not indicative of abuse. Thus, it is imperative to understand that warning signs may not always be typical or what you may expect given the situation.
A knowledgeable Newport Beach personal injury attorney suggests looking to both the Administration of Aging (AOA) and the National Institute on Aging, who suggest watching for the following signs that may indicate an instance of injury or abuse:
Physical Abuse:
Emotional or Psychological Abuse:
Sexual Abuse:
Neglect:
Abandonment:
Financial Exploitation:
Healthcare Fraud:
If you suspect your loved own was injured or was abused in his or her resident nursing home, consider contacting 911 (if you believe there is an emergency), your local law enforcement or the Adult Protective Services.
It is also wise to consult an experienced and tenacious Newport Beach personal injury attorney with Russell & Lazarus APC at (949) 851-0222 to assist you with reporting the abuse to the appropriate state agency, such as the California’s Health and Human Services Agency, follow up with any enforcement agency and discuss additional appropriate legal steps.
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