Nursing Home Abuse Signs to Watch For

Do you have a loved one in a nursing home? If so, you should be aware that nursing home abuse does exist and what signs to look for. Due to varying definitions of nursing home neglect and abuse, accurate statistics of nationwide abuse are difficult to obtain. Different cities and states have varying definitions which can also affect how abuse is reported and prosecuted. According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, an estimated 1 to 2 million Americans over the age of 65 have been abused, exploited or neglected. This information has been obtained from a variety of course including random sampling and surveys.

However, the figure could be much higher as not all elder abuse is reported by either the victim or the families of the victims. Some victims claim to be too scared to talk about the abuse while others, such as Alzheimer's patients, may not be aware that it is happening in the first place. Should you discover that your loved one was the victim of elder abuse or nursing home abuse, it is advised that you seek the assistance of a personal injury lawyer immediately.