Are Nursing Homes Abusing Your Elder?
One type of L.A. nursing home abuse is neglect and it’s not always easy to spot. In fact if you don’t know what to look for you might not realize there’s a problem.
Neglect occurs when the caregiver does not take care of the person’s medical or physical needs. The signs of neglect usually show up in the form of unexplained weight loss, bed sores, or poor hygiene. These all are due to a person’s inability to care for themselves and a stunning lack of care by the person who is responsible for their well being.
Another sign of elderly abuse is outright exploitation of an individual. Unfortunately, caregivers will sometimes exploit the needs of the elderly person for companionship and care by finding ways to take their money. When an elderly person has a dramatic change in his or her financial situation, it may be from exploitation from another. Look for an unusual and unexplainable loss of belongings or money.