What to Do if You Think Your Family Member is a Victim of Nursing Home Abuse

    ATLANTA, GA, February 02, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- There can be several signs of nursing home abuse and neglect that you may notice while visiting your loved one. Physical abuse is often more easy to identify as its signs are more likely to be obvious. Signs of physical abuse can include bruises, unexplained injuries, broken bones, or lacerations. Neglect may also have visible signs such as bed sores, malnutrition, dehydration, or over/under medication.

Emotional abuse is often harder to detect because the signs require a strong understanding of both your loved one's mental state, and any conditions he or she may be dealing with. Signs of emotional abuse or neglect can include severe mood swings, withdrawal, or agitation on the part of your loved one.

When you notice these signs of nursing home abuse or neglect, it is important to know what steps to take to help protect your loved one from further abuse. It is also important that you do not react irrationally. Keeping a calm, clear head will be of much more benefit to your loved one in the long run.

What to do if You Suspect Nursing Home Abuse

If you notice signs of nursing home abuse that are physical or sexual in nature, you should contact local authorities and the appropriate state department immediately. If the signs you notice do not require immediate medical attention, you still need to act quickly, but can take more time to help ensure the proper party is held responsible.

One of the most important steps you can take if you suspect nursing home abuse is to contact an experienced nursing home abuse attorney as soon as possible. A lawyer well-versed in nursing home neglect cases can review the specifics of your situation and advise a course of action, which may include further investigation or filing a lawsuit.

If you live in the Atlanta, Georgia, area and would like more information about nursing home abuse and neglect, please visit the website of the nursing home abuse attorney at Robbins & Associates, P.C. at www.robbinslaw.com.

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