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Prevent Nursing Home Abuse
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Proactive Measures

Nursing home abuse and neglect, although common, is not inevitable. You can take certain steps to ensure your elderly loved one does not fall prey to the abusive and neglectful conditions found in certain nursing homes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and California.

Here are some general guidelines family members follow when considering a nursing home:

• Before you place your elderly loved one in the facility:
  • Research the nursing home on the internet and by contacting your local Ombudsman office. (See our list of resources).
  • Make an appointment to speak with the facility's administrator.
  • Take a tour of the facility.
  • Speak directly with residents of the facility.
  • Contact several existing residents' family members and ask their opinion.
  • Observe the residents behavior and moods.
  • Look for warning signs such as
    • insufficient numbers of care providers
    • incompetent or indifferent care providers
    • lack of cleanliness
  • See if there have been any complaints/law suits filed
    
    
• After you've placed your elderly loved one in the facility:
  • Visit regularly to see if your elderly loved one's condition grows worse.
  • Talk to other residents and ask how their loved one likes the facility.
  • Look for signs of abuse and neglect.

Get Your Questions Answered

Contact The Nursing Home Attorneys and let them investigate your allegations and help you determine if your loved one has been subjected to nursing home abuse or neglect.