10 Ways to Spot Nursing Home Abuse
If you have a loved one who can no longer take care of themselves because of a medical condition or because of old age, you may have to move them to a nursing home or assisted living facility. In most instances, this decision is best, as it provides your loved ones with the continuous, professional care they need and deserve. Unfortunately, millions of people are abused every year in nursing homes across the United States.
If you believe that your loved one is being abused in a nursing home, you may feel like you have no one to turn to for help or guidance. At Webb, Wade & Taylor, LLC, our Atlanta injury lawyers can help you in your time of need. If your loved one is suffering from nursing home abuse or neglect, contact one of our Atlanta injury attorneys today at 770-631-1811 and schedule an initial consultation.
Common Signs of Abuse
Sadly, the majority of all nursing home abuse cases go unreported. However, there are common signs that may indicate that your loved one is being abused. Here are 10 of the most common signs of nursing home abuse:
- Becoming withdrawn and non-communicative
- Lacerations or bruises
- General feelings of fear or anxiety
- Depression
- Anal or vaginal bleeding (sexual abuse)
- Bruising around breasts or inner thighs (sexual abuse)
- State of confusion
- Unexplained injuries
- Unexplained weight loss
- Torn clothing
If you notice any of these signs and suspect that your loved one is suffering from emotional, physical, or sexual abuse in an assisted living facility, take action immediately.
Contact Us
Learn more about taking action against nursing home abuse by calling the Atlanta personal injury lawyers of Webb, Wade & Taylor, LLC, today at 770-631-1811.
