Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

It may not be one of your father’s caregivers who is accessing his account. It could be someone who visits him or one of the other residents. The first thing I would do if I were you is speak to your father to see if…

You are, without a doubt, in a difficult situation. Here is what I would do: Talk to your brother about your concerns. Pay close attention to his reaction. Is he surprised? Does he get angry? Perhaps, even if he has been handling the patient roughly,…

There are a number of clues, including the following: bruises, welts, or scars—particularly if they are symmetrical on both sides of the body—that cannot be explained; broken bones, sprains, or dislocations; unexplained hair loss; prescription bottles containing obviously more or less than they should; broken…

You sure seem to have a tight case for negligence. Get started on the following process right away. If your grandmother was lying in soiled sheets, she could develop pressure ulcers (bedsores), if she hasn’t already. Although they don’t sound serious, they can lead to…

No. Sometimes, Kentucky nursing home residents suffer injuries that are not the result of nursing home abuse or neglect. Instead, the injuries may occur as a result of medication side effects, the normal progression of disease, or in other ways that the nursing home couldn’t…

You concerns definitely warrant investigation. First, see if you can get him to open up about his feelings. Find out what he thinks of his caregivers and the other residents. Is there anyone that he particularly dislikes or that is harassing him? Stay vigilant. Observe…