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Elder abuse is a common issue among nursing home residents, where a number of victims suffer psychological, physical, sexual, or financial mistreatment.
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Signs of Physical Abuse in a Nursing Home
If you or a loved one are in a nursing home or other long term care facility, watch for these common warning signs that abuse or neglect is occurring:
- Bruises
- Pressure marks
- Broken bones
- Abrasions
- Burns
- Bedsores
- Poor hygiene
- Dehydration
- Unusual weight loss
- Unusual depression
- Fear or anxiety
- Sudden change in alertness
- Withdrawal from usual activities
- Torn, stained or bloody underclothes
- Lack of medications or living aids such as walkers or glasses
Elder Financial Abuse
Financial abuse occurs when an individual’s funds, assets, or property are used improperly or illegally—often without the knowledge of the individual or their family.
Examples of financial abuse include:
- Cashing a resident’s checks without permission or authorization
- Forging a resident’s signature
- Stealing or misusing a resident’s money or possessions
- Deceiving or coercing a resident to sign documents
- Improper use of guardianship, conservatorship, or power of attorney.
Financial abuse may occur without any warning signs, but some to watch for include:
- Unexplained transfer of money or assets from the resident to another individual
- Abrupt changes in the resident’s will or related financial documents
- Frequent checks are written to a particular professional or caregiver
- Personal belongings are missing from the resident’s possession
- Additional names on the resident’s bank signature card
How We Can Help You
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured by nursing home abuse, you may be eligible for financial compensation.
James F. Humphreys & Associates, L.C. has has helped numerous individuals and families obtain the relief they deserve to cover expenses and acknowledge their pain and suffering.
We understand our clients’ needs and that this process is difficult. We are here to assist you every step of the way until your claim has been heard and settled.
