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Choosing a Nursing Home
When looking at different nursing home facilities here are a few factors that should be evaluated:
- Are the home and the current administrator licensed?
- Does the home conduct background checks on all staff?
- Does the home have
special service units to
meet specific needs? - Does the home have
abuse prevention training?
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This educational tool also provides comprehensive resources to help families choose the best nursing home that will tailor to the individual needs of the nursing home
resident.
Forms of Elder Abuse
There are many different forms of elder abuse that can occur, and some warning signs that should be looked for are:
- wounds, cuts, abrasions, burns
- bruises, welts, swelling
- broken bones
- sudden, inexplicable weight loss
- unexplained/hidden injuries
- unwarranted restraints
- specific complaints by residents
- fear, agitation, hesitancy
- depression, withdrawal
- sudden behavior changes
- unusual behavior patterns
- unwillingness to communicate
- disorientation, confusion
- unjustified isolation
- rude, humiliating, derogatory comments by staff
- specific complaints by residents
- bed sores (decubitus ulcers)
- unsanitary environment
- malnutrition, dehydration
- smells of urine and/or feces
- unkempt appearance
- poor personal hygiene
- untreated medical condition
- specific complaints by residents
- sudden, unjustified selling of property
- missing/stolen money or property
- radical changes in handling personal/financial affairs
- specific complaints by residents
If you have any questions regarding safety concerns and nursing home prevention, click on a state or select from below to contact an Elderly Abuse Lawyer: