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Orlando Nursing Home Abuse Questions
What is elder abuse?
Elder abuse is any negligent or intentional act by the caregiver or any other person that causes harm or a serious risk of harm to an elder. Abuse could be physical, sexual or mental and can be the result of many different acts.
Are there different types of abuse?
Examples of abuse may include deprivation of an elder’s basic needs, non-consensual sexual contact of any kind, physical abuse by a caregiver or another resident, refusal or failure by those responsible to provide food, shelter, health care or protection, and inflicting mental pain, anguish or distress on an elder person through verbal or nonverbal acts.
Are there signs of abuse and how can I recognize them?
Some signs that may indicate possible abuse are:
- Unusual bruises, pressure marks, broken bones, abrasions and burns.
- Unexplained withdrawal from normal activities, unusual depression and a sudden change in alertness.
- Bruises around the breast or genital area may indicate sexual abuse.
- Bedsores, unattended medical needs, poor hygiene and unusual weight loss.
- Strained or tense relationships, frequent arguments between the caregiver and elderly person.
What do I do if a nursing home resident has been abused?
Call the police or 9-1-1 immediately if someone you know is in immediate, life threatening danger. If the danger is not immediate relay your concerns to the long term care ombudsmen, protective services or the police. Also, if a nursing home resident is abused, it is important for a family to contact a qualified Orlando nursing home abuse lawyer.
Where can I get additional information about elder and nursing home abuse and how to prevent it?
For more information on elder, nursing home abuse or assisted living abuse and preventing it you can contact the National Center on Elder Abuse at 202-898-2586 or visit their website www.elderabusecenter.org.
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