What are the Types of Nursing Home Abuse?
There are many types of nursing home abuse. Residents have the right to be free from physical or mental harm. Unfortunately nursing home abuse may be more widespread than reported. Over 30% of nursing homes have some form of resident abuse, however it is believed that number is artificially low because residents are afraid to report nursing home abuse. Types of nursing home abuse inlcude: Neglect Neglect is defined as the failure to fulfill duties and obligations to an older person. This can include failure to provide for necessary care, food, water, shelter, medicine, clothing, or other necessities for daily living. Physical Abuse Physical abuse can by inflicted by nursing home staff and anyone else who cares for the residents. Physical abuse can include beatings, sexual assault, lack of food and water and physical restraints. Physical abuse causes pain and suffering for nursing home residents and can lead to permanent injury, scars and disfigurement and death. Emotional/Psychological
