Finding a suitable care facility for your aging family member is difficult. You may be juggling a nursing home that can provide the right type of care in a specific location that also fits within a particular budget. When you trust the nursing home staff to care for your loved one, you know there is a potential risk. However, you hope that this facility will care for your family member with the respect they deserve. Abuse can often be difficult to spot when you visit your loved one. Here are some of the signs of nursing home abuse. Unusual Disposition Many discussions about nursing home abuse focus on physical abuse or neglect. While these are important to watch for, the most common type of abuse of older people in community settings, like nursing homes, is…Read More
