Steps to take if you suspect nursing home abuse or neglect at a Chicago nursing home
There have been too many recent incidents of nursing home abuse or neglect at US nursing homes for family members to not exercise extra vigilance in making sure that your sick or elderly loved one does not become a victim of such a horrible crime. Sometimes, nursing home residents are too sick or weak to realize that they are being abused. They may also be too scared to report that they are being physically abused, sexually assaulted, or financially exploited by a nursing home worker.
Signs that may indicate nursing home abuse or neglect at a Chicago nursing home:
• The nursing home resident doesn’t seem to get along with a nurse or another worker
• Emergency medication overdose
• Broken eyeglasses
• Poor hygiene
• Large bank withdrawals
• Unexplained or questionable changes to the resident’s will or other key documents
• Unexplained ATM withdrawals, even though the resident could not have made the withdrawals
• Failure of nursing home workers to answer questions about the patient’s care
• Being forbidden from seeing the resident without supervision
• Dementia-like symptoms, including mumbling and rocking
• Sudden changes in weight
• Unexplained broken bones or bruises
If you suspect nursing home abuse or neglect:
• Call police
• Contact an experienced Chicago nursing home abuse attorney
There are steps your Illinois nursing home abuse lawyer can take to remove your loved one from the nursing home while making sure that he or she gets the medical attention and proper care needed. Your loved one may also be entitled to Illinois personal injury compensation for the abuse or neglect.
Related Web Resources:
National Center on Elder Abuse
