Signs of Nursing Home Abuse

Nursing home abuse often goes undetected because residents are too afraid, embarrassed, or unable to tell anyone what is happening to them. Neglect is just one form of abuse. More direct and intentional abuse can be physical, mental, or both. In some cases it even includes coercing residents to part with large sums of money. Not only does the abuse cause direct harm, it can also lead to problems such as depression and even heart attack or stroke.

General Signs of Nursing Home Abuse

  • Staff members try to prevent you from visiting or delay your visit
  • A staff member will not allow you to be alone with your loved one
  • Staff is rude to you when you visit
  • Sudden changes in behavior
  • Bizarre behavior
  • Loved one’s possessions disappearing
  • Change in your loved one's banking habits
  • Heavy sedation
  • Restraints
  • Unusual behaviors such as rocking, sucking, or biting
  • Sudden rude behavior toward loved ones
  • Withdrawal
  • Confusion and dementia Signs of Emotional Abuse
  • Fear
  • Agitation
  • Sudden refusal to socialize or participate in activities
  • Unexplained forced isolation
  • Loss of appetite
  • Sudden decline in health
  • Refusal to respond or communicate Signs of Physical Abuse
  • Unexplained bruises, cuts, burns, or other injuries
  • Frequent falls when you are not present
  • Abrasions or bruises on the wrists, ankles, or other places that indicate the use of unreasonable restraints
  • Broken bones
  • Deprivation of medications such as pain killers
  • Deprivation of food or water Signs of Sexual Abuse
  • Difficulty walking
  • Discomfort when sitting
  • Genital itching or irritation
  • Genital infections
  • Genital injury
  • Sexually transmitted disease
  • Vaginal or anal bleeding
  • Bruises or thumbprints around breasts, buttocks, upper abdomen, inner thighs, or genital area
  • Torn, stained, or bloody underclothing
  • Stained or bloody sheets
  • Rope burns on wrists or ankles
  • Fear, anxiety or combativeness if a specific staff member helps with bathing, toileting, or dressing

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