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Is Your Loved One Being Mistreated In An Elderly Care Facility? Find Out

10 August 2022

Dale Watkins

It's hard to entrust the care of your loved one to someone else, especially if they are elderly. However, you can choose this option if a nursing home manager promises to offer your loved one the best care possible. Unfortunately, some caregivers do not keep this promise. Instead, they neglect or mistreat those in their care. And you may not realize it until it's too late since your loved one might not tell it for fear and intimidation. However, it's advisable to seek legal advice from a personal injury law attorney as soon as you detect the negligence of your relative. This guide shares some indications of negligence in an elderly care facility. 

Signs of Psychological or Emotional Abuse 

It's challenging to detect that your relative is undergoing psychological and emotional abuse. However, they may display several signs you might notice when talking to them. For instance, crying recurrently every time you ask about their experience at the facility signals distress. They might also appear depressed or uninterested in activities that previously excited them. 

In addition to these implicit indications, your loved one might complain of being badly treated by some caregivers. Again, they are an indication that your relative is suffering in silence. In that case, it is advisable to record their behavior or statements on your phone and present the evidence to a nursing home abuse attorney. They will investigate the case and institute legal measures against the wrongdoers to ensure they face the law for their actions. 

Indications of Sexual Abuse

There are several ways to detect your loved one is undergoing sexual abuse. Of course, you'll need to order a medical examination confirming that they are suffering from a sexually transmitted infection. They may also demonstrate signs of post-traumatic stress disorder. 

In addition, torn, stained, or bloody underwear should hint at the possibility of sexual abuse. Also, complaining of pain or irritation on their genitals or anus could point to possible sexual assault. Bruises on the inner thigh and genitals or a sudden difficulty with walking are also cause for concern.

These indications should prompt you to take legal action against the caretakers or facility. But first, contact your legal advisor for guidance. They may ask you to take your elderly relative to a healthcare facility for examination. That will enable them to obtain crucial evidence proving that your relative has been undergoing sexual abuse at the nursing home.

If you notice the signs above, there is a good chance your relative is being mistreated in a care home. First, gather as much information as you can about the abuse. Then, contact a personal injury lawyer to help you take action against the negligent caregiver. 

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