MARYLAND NURSING HOME ABUSE AND NEGLECT --- TRIUMPH THROUGH CHALLENGE

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Elder Abuse
 
Unfortunately elder abuse occurs at nursing homes across Maryland and the United States. Seniors are victims of negligent nursing homes and staff members. Nursing home abuse leaves victims physically, mentally and even financially unstable.

Physical Abuse

Physical abuse is the use of force intentionally to hurt a victim. This type of abuse results into a multitude of different injuries ranging from physical scarring to misuse of drugs and confinement. Elders skin is generally more susceptible to scars, bruising and infection.

Emotional Abuse

Degrading elder patients in nursing homes can result into a variety of complications. Verbal threats at patients in order to manipulate them is one of the most common forms of emotional abuse. Emotional abuse results in mood swings, anxiety, depression, confusion and a variety of other behaviors. Emotional abuse takes many forms from verbal comments to neglect. Elder victims become quiet during this period of abuse because they fear speaking out may result in more harm.

Sexual Abuse

Sexual abuse occurs when a patient has been forced into unwanted sexual activity. This can occur when the victim is sleeping, ill, or too weak to verbally give consent. Nursing home residents are most likely to be sexually abused by staff members, other residents, visitors or even a family member.

Reporting Elder Abuse

If you or a love one has been a victim of nursing home abuse, please feel free to contact us for a free consultation. Speak with us, and let us help guide you through this difficult process.  We are here to help.

[see also, http://nursinghomeabuseguide.com/elder-abuse; http://www.helpguide.org/mental/elder-abuse-physical-emtional-sexual-neglect.htm]