Nursing Home Abuse Signs

Reporting elder abuse, of course, is only possible if you're able to recognize the signs. There are some signs that are more obvious than others but, unfortunately, there are plenty that are quite subtle and that might be hard to spot. Remember that you'll have to take all of the various sings into account to determine whether there's something going on and that these signs seldom exist alone. Most, often, you'll notice more than one of these common signs of nursing home abuse in someone enduring being abused.

Psychological Signs

It's normal for some elderly people to be a bit withdrawn. Many of them are losing their friends gradually and, at an advanced age, it becomes very hard for some people to maintain relationships and to start new ones. Most of the time, however, people have at least a few friends or socialize in one way or another. When they stop, it may be a sign that something is going on with them that's making them feel victimized or that's intimidating them.

Sudden depressions are also bad signs. Sometimes, elderly people get a diagnosis or are simply dealing with things that make them depressed now and then. It's not normal for anyone, young or old, to suddenly lapse into a profound depression out of nowhere, however.

Physical Signs

Be on the lookout for the signs of physical abuse. A doctor's examination will oftentimes reveal these, if they are present. You'll want to make sure you examine any bruising or wounds in areas where someone is normally grabbed when they are being physically assaulted. These areas include the neck, shoulders, arms and elbows. Think of how people are shoved around when they are bullied and you'll know where to look. Injuries that keep showing up without adequate explanation are bad signs.

If you find out that someone you love has been the victim or abuse or elderly neglect, you should contact a lawyer after the abuse has been put to an end. A nursing home facility that failed to intervene to bring an abusive situation to an end may be held liable for negligence, in some cases, and this may result in your loved one receiving a large settlement or jury award for what they were forced to endure. Speaking with a lawyer who handles these types of cases is the best place to start with filing a civil suit for nursing home abuse.

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