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Deciphering Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse

For various reasons, nursing home neglect can be difficult to determine from the natural aging process.  As a person reaches the later stages in life, the human body often responds in unpleasant and painful ways that may mimic neglect or abuse in a nursing home.  However, one common sign of neglect that should not be […]

9Apr2008 | admin | 0 comments | Continued
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What Is Nursing Home Abuse and Negligence?

Various types of elder abuse are universally recognized as nursing home abuse and negligence.  These include:
Physical or Drug Abuse:

Hitting, burning, kicking or restraining an elderly person;
Imprisonment or confinement;
Providing the patient with an overdose of medication or the wrong prescription

Psychological Abuse:

Verbal abuse to intimidate an elderly person;
Constant ridicule or criticizing to humiliate them;
Ignoring the patient to […]

28Mar2008 | admin | 2 comments | Continued