There are thousands of nursing and assisted living homes located all across the county. It has proven to be an industry that is high in demand, and continues to grow in numbers each year. Assisted living centers and nursing homes are widely advantageous for the elder populations, and can alleviate mounds of pressure from relatives and loved ones. With the growing numbers of homes and centers, it is only obvious that the numbers of elders living in these homes continue to increase as well.

We only want the best for our elderly family members and loved ones; so when we suspect negligence or abuse within these centers, devastation is only expected. Following these suspicions should be a comprehensive investigation to ensure that your loved one is being properly cared for. Learn the common signs and indications that generally point to nursing home neglect and elder abuse. If you find that abuse or neglect has occurred, it is time to consult an elder abuse lawyer to file a lawsuit against the home or organization.

Elder Abuse – Signs and Indications

There are several forms of abuse that can occur within a nursing home, or while in the care of an assisted living professional. At the same time, there are also several forms of negligence that can occur as well. Not treating health problems, failure to provide sanitary living conditions, withholding food and water, physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, stealing money, and much more are all examples of common nursing home abuse or neglect. Instead of deciphering the difference between the two, it is better to simple decide if abuse or negligence is taking place at all. Sometimes the elderly cannot communicate with us regarding their care.

In other cases, the elderly is completely unable to communicate concerns or their experiences in a home. This is one of the major reasons why nursing home neglect can happen. Other times, the elderly is too afraid to speak up; either from fear or punishment, embarrassment, verbal threats, or simply to not “bother” their loved ones with their problems. This is why it is so important to see these signs for them, and take appropriate action to make it stop. Here are some of the most common signs of nursing home neglect and elder abuse:

• Caretaker Denies Visitors
• Elderly Refuses Visitors
• Bed Sores
• Unexplained or Repetitive Bruising or Sores
• Sudden Change in Behavior
• Sadness or Depression
• Appearing Lachrymose or Weepy
• Seeming Scared or Timid
• Quiet or Expressionless
• Diminished Hygiene
• Weight Loss
• Genital Pain or Bleeding
• STD’s
• Torn or Blood-Stained Under Garments
• Difficulty Sitting or Walking
• Sudden Change in Bank Account or Banking
• Unpaid Bills
• Forged Signatures on Financial Transactions
• Sudden Changes in Will
• And More

If you suspect that your elderly loved one is experiencing nursing home neglect or abuse of any kind, be sure to take abrupt and responsible actions. Contact the police and an Indianapolis Elder Abuse Attorney to better solidify your case and protect your loved one from further abuse.

Craven, Hoover, and Blazek P.C.

Call Craven, Hoover, and Blazek P.C. at 317-881-2700 to speak with a licensed elder abuse lawyer about a possible nursing home neglect lawsuit in Indianapolis, Indiana and its nearby counties. Attorneys Daniel Craven, Ralph Hoover, and Keith Blazek are extensively well-versed and experienced in elder abuse law. We offer free initial consultations to discuss your case and determine if you are entitled to remuneration for your family’s damages. Also, we never collect lawyer fees unless we prevail for you! Call 317-881-2700 and learn more about filing a nursing home
neglect lawsuit in Indianapolis, IN today.