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My uncle is a resident of a nursing home and in the last few weeks I have begun to notice several disturbing signs of neglect. How can I investigate this without alienating the nursing home staff?

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My uncle is a resident of a nursing home and in the last few weeks I have begun to notice several disturbing signs of neglect. How can I investigate this without alienating the nursing home staff?

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The Maryland Long Term Care Ombudsman Program protects the rights and promotes the well-being of residents in nursing and domiciliary care homes and other long term care facilities. The local Ombudsman serves as an advocate, investigates concerns and works to resolve problems or complaints. Call Senior Information and Assistance to locate an Ombudsman in your area.