Elder Abuse Foundation - Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Information!

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?

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.

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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:

Physical Elder Abuse
Mental Elder Abuse
Elder Abuse Neglect
Exploitation/Financial
Elder Abuse

If you or someone you know has experienced elder abuse,
please contact an Elderly Abuse Lawyer for your legal rights.

Elder Abuse Foundation is dedicated to the families facing the difficult decision of placing a loved one in the care of a nursing home. This site is intended to educate people on the topic of nursing home abuse that has become one of the greatest law enforcement challenges of our time. With an estimated 5 million nursing homes expected to be in operation thirty years from now the problems our nation faces regarding elder abuse demands
immediate solutions.

Signs of Nursing Home Neglect
Some nursing home residents are hesitant to disclose instances of abuse out of fear that the abuse will get
worse or because they do not want to burden their families. Some nursing home residents may not be able to communicate that 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.

Nursing Home Abuse Definitions
Nursing home abuse can occur in other forms than just physical abuse or neglect. Different forms of abuse are sometimes harder to recognize because physical evidence is not present.

Results of Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing home abuse can lead to very serious conditions and injuries including, wandering, malnutrition, dehydration, bed sores, decubitus ulcers, sepsis, broken hip, and death.

Nursing Home Regulations l
In 1965 Medicare and Medicaid came into existence and along with it came federal regulation of nursing homes. Nursing homes that qualify and voluntarily elect Medicare and Medicaid to their facility must follow a set of guidelines put forth by federal standards.

How to Choose a Nursing Home
It is important to choose a nursing home carefully to ensure your loved one is properly cared for. Asking questions and looking for signs can help prevent instances of nursing home abuse from occurring, and multiple visits to the facility at different times should be considered. When looking at different nursing home facilities here are a few factors that should be evaluated.

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:

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Elderly Abuse News

Dec 2008

Michigan Caretaker Charged with Elder Abuse

Recently Michigan police responded to an anonymous 911 call that directed them to the home of an 85-year-old woman and her 50-year-old caretaker son. They discovered what police are calling one of the worst cases of elder abuse neglect they’ve ever encountered.