Signs of Abuse and Neglect in a Nursing Home

Employees of nursing homes are committing various types of abuse on their residents at an alarming rate. The following lists signs of different types of abuse and neglect that may occur to nursing home residents by their caregivers:

Emotional or Verbal Abuse

• Overly nervous
• Excessive emotional sensitivity
• Lack of communication with others
• Emotional withdrawal
• Acts abnormal with family and friends
• Emotional disturbances
• Isolation and separation
• Uncalled for use of chemical restraints
• Unexplainable behaviors

Physical Abuse

• Uncalled for use of physical restraints
• Burns
• Bruising
• Confinement to a room
• Fractured bones
• Accusation of maltreatment
• Lack of water
• Lack of food
• Unnecessary physical touching
• Forceful movements
• Unexplainable wounds or injuries
• Improper uses or dosage of medication
• Black eye
• Improperly treated wounds

Sexual Abuse

• Unwelcome sexual contact
• Touching of genitals
• Touching of breasts
• Exposure of breasts or genitals
• Recent acquisition of a sexually transmitted disease
• Torn undergarments
• Sexual harassment
• Bruising of the breasts or genitals

Neglect

• Untreated infections
• Dirty clothing
• Dangerous areas at the nursing home
• Dirty nursing home
• Malnourished
• Bed sores
• Dehydration
• Improper treatment of existing medical ailments
• Fractured bones
• Inadequate protect from other residents
• Lack of assistance with typical daily activities

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