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Signs of Nursing Home Abuse

Jersey City & Newark, New Jersey

We all want to take care of our loved ones as they age, but with the increasing medical needs of our elderly family members there comes a point when this is no longer manageable. Placing a loved one in a nursing home is a difficult but necessary decision thousands of families in New Jersey must face every year. This decision can be made all the more troublesome when signs of nursing home abuse become apparent.

Nursing home abuse is an all too common reality for many of our elderly. This abuse can come in many forms, and may be hard to recognize. If you suspect nursing home abuse, you need an aggressive attorney on your side to help protect your loved one, and restore the dignity and justice your family deserves.

Signs of Nursing Home Abuse

One of the most obvious forms of nursing home abuse is physical abuse. Physical abuse is often easy to detect with indications such as cuts, bruises, or broken bones. Physical abuse can also include things such as shaking and slapping which do not leave clear indications, making it necessary to take the time to listen to your loved one about their daily experiences.

The act of listening to your loved one is also one of the best ways to determine negligence and emotional abuse. These types of abuse often have no physical signs. Other signs of emotional abuse your loved one might show include:

  • Fear or discomfort when nursing home staff are present
  • Unusual behavior
  • A desire to be withdrawn from others

Neglect is often considered a form of abuse and may have its own signs including:

  • Dehydration or malnourishment
  • Over or under medicated
  • Poor personal hygiene
  • Unsanitary living conditions

Behavioral changes are one of the key indications of nursing home abuse. If your loved one suddenly becomes withdrawn, anxious, agitated, or depressed, nursing home abuse may indeed be the culprit.

We Can Help

For over 20 years, Anthony Carbone has been aggressively defending the rights of the elderly in Hudson County, New Jersey. He is experienced in detecting signs of nursing home abuse, and knows what steps are necessary to protect your loved one and to help your family heal after this terrible injustice.

If your family has suffered from nursing home abuse in or around Jersey City, New Jersey, please contact the Law Offices of Anthony Carbone, P.C. to schedule an initial consultation today.