There are several types of nursing home abuse, such as:
Physical abuse – Pushing, shoving, beating, manhandling, unlawful restraint or the use of illegal restraining devices, and so on all come under the domain of physical abuse.
Financial abuse – Forgery, theft, etc.
Sexual abuse – Residents may be sexually violated or humiliated by staff members as we have seen happen in the past or sexual abuse could come from another resident too. Either way, the nursing home and its staff can be held liable.
Medication – Timely medication is imperative for residents who are sick. Forgetting to administer medication on time, administering the wrong dose of medication, and so forth, are all considered nursing home neglect or abuse as well.
Other types of nursing home neglect or abuse include:
- Verbal abuse
- Maintaining an unsafe environment
- Failure to provide adequate nutrition
- Failure to assist with bathing/bathroom necessities
- Failure to offer proper shelter
- Wrongful death
- Bed sores
If you suspect that your loved one may be a victim of abuse at his or her nursing home then you really ought to act quickly. Remember that abuse can only increase in severity and frequency to a point where it can become fatal. No elderly person deserves to live their last days being abused in such a way. It is not a laughing matter.
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Sometimes the nursing home executives itself is not even cognizant on what is happening in their facility! Well, they will soon find out!
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