Signs of Milwaukee Nursing Home Abuse
Be sure you know the warning signs of elder abuse
On behalf of Milwaukee personal injury attorney Ric Domnitz of Domnitz & Domnitz, S.C. posted in Nursing Home Abuse on Wednesday, December 11, 2013.
There aren’t many numbers on Milwaukee nursing home abuse, but that is to be expected: The statistics on nursing home abuse are hard to come by. It’s difficult to say how prevalent the problem might be, because those who are on the receiving end of the neglect and abuse are often unable to express themselves or even understand what is happening to them. Thus, it requires careful attention from Wisconsin families to make sure that the loved one they have placed in a nursing home is not the victim of abuse or neglect.
Some of the signs of potential elder abuse are relatively straightforward: bruises, burns or pressure marks could be indications of wrongdoing. Another form of nursing home abuse is emotional abuse. If people have markedly different attitudes toward things they used to enjoy, or are sleeping much more than normal, family members might want to check into the well-being of their loved one.
Another kind of abuse that is a possibility is sexual abuse. Indicators of this type of abuse might include unexplained bruises around the breasts or genital areas. These sorts of injuries may be embarrassing for the elderly to discuss, even with family members, but they cannot be ignored. The behavior that leads to these sorts of injuries is completely unacceptable in a care facility — or any other setting.
At a minimum, family members who suspect nursing home abuse on the part of caregivers can complain to administrators at the facility. This may not solve the problem, however; families may wish to consider speaking with an experienced nursing home abuse attorney if their concerns are not resolved in a timely manner.
Source: National Center on Elder Abuse, “Frequently Asked Questions,” retrieved Dec. 11, 2013
If you were injured due to nursing home abuse, contact a Milwaukee personal injury attorney with Domnitz & Domnitz, S.C.