There are certain warning signs that can indicate nursing home abuse has and/or still is occurring. Some  residents are hesitant to disclose instances of nursing home abuse out of fear that the abuse will get worse or  because they do not want to burden their families. Some residents may not even be able to communicate that  nursing home abuse is occurring due to physical or mental limitations. If there are any signs or indicators that  nursing home abuse is present, immediate action should be taken.

 1. Unexplained bruises, cuts, burns, sprains, or fractures in various stages of  healing

 2. Bedsores or frozen joints

 3. Unexplained venereal disease or genital infections; vaginal or anal bleeding;  torn, stained, or bloody underclothing

 4. Sudden changes in behavior

 5. Staff refusing to allow visitors to see resident or delays in allowing visitors to  see resident

 6. Staff not allowing resident to be alone with visitor

 7. Resident being kept in an over-medicated state

 8. Loss of resident's possessions

 9. Sudden large withdrawals from bank accounts or changes in banking practices

 10. Abrupt changes in will or other financial documents

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