Nursing home abuse can be perpetrated both physically, through bodily harm and medical maltreatment, and emotionally, in feelings of despair and helplessness. Abuse can also take the form of neglect, medical malpractice and extortion. The following are examples of each form of abuse.

Physical Abuse:

• Forceful handling of the victim that leads to bruising and broken bones
• Hitting or slapping of any kind
• Sexual abuse - from inappropriate touching to rape
• Depriving the elder of food or water
• Confining the resident to his or her room or home
• Unnecessary use of physical restraints

Mental Abuse:

• Verbally abusing the victim by yelling or screaming
• Telling the victim that he or she is hopeless, causing feelings or despair
• Threatening an elder verbally, using power to make elder feel vulnerable

Negligence:

• Leaving wounds untreated, leading to infection or worsening condition
• Inadequate maintenance of resident's hygiene
• Lack of proper cleaning in the home
• Dehydration
• Lack of protection from other residents
• Malnourishment

Medical Mistreatment:

• Use of unnecessary medications, including sedatives
• Inadequate treatment of existing medical conditions

Extortion:

• Illegal taking of victim's property, money or other assets
• Concealing of funds

If you or a loved one has been a victim of any of these abuses, contact a California Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer to begin investigating your elder neglect case. Our attorneys at Bisnar & Chase, LLP has recovered millions for our injured clients. Let us help you seek damages for the pain and suffering caused by nursing home malpractice. [an error occurred while processing this directive]

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