Warning Signs of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect in Kentucky (Part A)

When a loved one needs to move into a nursing home it's only natural that you will have concerns about nursing home abuse and neglect. Although some nursing homes have stellar reputations and exemplary employees, a few bad apples can always slip through the cracks.

If you suspect that your loved one is a victim of nursing home abuse or neglect, you should share your concerns with the facility's manager. If your concerns fall on deaf ears, you should speak with a Louisville nursing home abuse lawyer. It might be in your best interest to file a Kentucky nursing home abuse claim.

Warning Signs of Nursing Home Abuse

Many nursing home residents might be too fearful to disclose that they are being abused because they might not want to burden you with their problems or they may fear that the abuse will worsen if they tell anyone. In some instances, such as in the case of residents with a severe stroke, they might not be able to communicate with you. Therefore you should visit often and be on the lookout for any warning sings of nursing home abuse.

If you continually notice any of these signs described below, you should seek the legal guidance of a Louisville nursing home abuse lawyer:

• unexplained cuts, bruises, fractures or sprains in various healing stages;
• unexplained genital infections, venereal disease or anal or vaginal bleeding, or underclothing that is bloody, torn or stained;
• sudden behavioral changes;
• staff refusing to allow you to see your loved one, or delays in allowing visitors access to the resident.
• staff refusing to leave visitors alone with the resident;
• overmedication of your loved one;
• your loved one's possessions have disappeared;
• your loved one's bank account has mysteriously dwindled; and/or
• your loved one's will has changed abruptly.

A Louisville nursing home abuse lawyer will be able to investigate your suspicions of abuse and, if appropriate, take action to hold the abusers accountable.

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