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Nursing Home Abuse
- Is the multistate nursing compact putting our Virginia elders at risk?
- Virginia nursing home supervisor refuses to take blame for abuse
- Beware sweet-talking financial abusers targeting elders in Virginia
- Eye Opening Facts about Virginia Elder Abuse & Neglect
- Questions for suspected cases of Virginia elder abuse / neglect
Firm News
Virginia Nursing Home Administrator embroiled in abuse complaints
Posted on 7/31/2010
More elder abuse scams target vulnerable Virginia citizens
Posted on 7/31/2010
This Memorial Day, Focus on Abuse of Veterans in Nursing Homes
Posted on 5/31/2010
Virginia Beach nursing home with violations will retain govn’t funding
Posted on 4/29/2010
Virginia Beach nursing home may lose Medicare and Medicaid funding
Posted on 3/31/2010
Jury awards senior $7.75 million in nursing home abuse lawsuit
Posted on 2/27/2010
Kickbacks lead to nursing home residents being prescribed drugs
Posted on 1/29/2010
Virginia Beach nurse implicated in nursing home identity theft
Posted on 1/29/2010
Cases of nursing home abuse and neglect may go up over the holiday season
Posted on 11/30/2009
Senators pushing back against DEA narcotics crackdown affecting nursing home residents
Posted on 10/31/2009
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Nursing Home Abuse
- Suspect financial elder abuse? Your local Virginia bank teller could be an unexpected ally
- Nursing home abuse and neglect in Virginia – a bigger problem than anyone realizes
- Virginia Elder Abuse: It Can Happen Anywhere
- Fighting for the Rights of Nursing Home Residents: the Healthcare Bill Targets Elder Abuse
- Mandatory Reporting of Virginia Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect
Signs of elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation
There were 7,615 cases of elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation in Virginia last year. If you suspect that your loved one is being abused or neglected in a nursing home or assisted living facility, then you should be on the lookout for the following signs:
Signs of abuse
• Unexplained signs of injury such as bruises, welts, or scars
• Bruises and discoloration on inner arm/thigh, thumb/finger prints, choke marks, presence of old and new bruises in the same place, different colored bruises
• Physical injury on head, scalp or face like a black eye
• Scratches, cuts, pinch marks, cigarette burns, rope burns, fractures, broken bones, sprains, or dislocations
• Report of drug overdose or apparent failure to take medication regularly
• Drowsiness, dry and cracked lips, drooling, vacant stare from over- medication
• Broken eyeglasses or frames
• Signs of being restrained, such as suspicious shapes caused by coins, cords or belts used as restraints
• Physical restraint use not ordered by a doctor and used for the convenience of care provider
• Bruises around breast or genital areas, unexplained vaginal or anal bleeding, or torn, stained and bloody under clothing
• Unexplained venereal disease or genital infections
• Caregiver’s refusal to allow you to see the elder alone
• Threatening, belittling, or controlling caregiver behavior that you witness
• Behavior from the elder that mimics dementia, such as rocking, sucking, or mumbling to oneself
Signs of neglect
• Poor hygiene, e.g., unkempt appearance, stained or torn clothes
• Unusual or unexplained weight loss, malnutrition, dehydration
• Untreated physical problems, such as bed sores
• Unsanitary living conditions: dirt, bugs, soiled bedding and clothes, signs of feces on resident or in bathroom and smell of urine, person lying in urine or feces
• Bruising or fractures from rough handling or frequent falls due to lack of attention
• Bedsores on buttocks, heels, elbows, shoulder blades, etc.
• Being left dirty or unbathed, dirty or uncut finger or toe nails or inadequate dental hygiene
• Unsuitable clothing or covering for the weather
• Unsafe living conditions (no heat or running water; faulty electrical wiring, other fire hazards)
• Staffing problems like limited number of staff on nights and weekends, staff inadequately trained or experienced for assignment, and high staff turnover
• Desertion of the elder at a public place
Signs of financial exploitation
• Significant withdrawals from the person’s accounts
• Sudden changes in the elder’s financial condition
• Items or cash missing from the person’s room or household
• Suspicious changes in wills, power of attorney, titles, and policies
• Addition of names to the senior’s signature card
• Unpaid bills or lack of medical care even though the person has enough money to pay for them
• Financial activity the person could not have done, such as an ATM withdrawal when the account holder is bedridden
• Unnecessary services, goods, or subscriptions purchased in the person’s name
If you are looking for an experienced Virginia nursing home abuse or neglect personal injury attorney who will fight for your rights while you and your family recover, please contact the offices of Weisberg & Zaleski, P.C today.
Weisberg & Zaleski, P.C.
112 College Place
Norfolk, VA 23510
Toll Free: (800) 690-0235
Phone: (757) 622-7740
Fax: (757) 533-9223
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112 College Place
Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone: (757) 622-7740
Fax: (757) 533-9223
Toll Free: (800) 690-0235
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