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Did you know that almost 12% of all nursing home abuse claims are claims against emotional and psychological abuse ? That number accounts for the highest in all major categories classified as abuse. According to nanha.org, the most common types of nursing home abuse cases are psychological and emotional abuse, financial exploitation , neglect , physical abuse and sexual abuse. If you have been subjected to emotional abuse by any nursing homes in the greater Florence, Kingstree, Sumter or Darlington area, please contact Christian & Christian Law immediately for a free legal consultation.
Types of Emotional Abuse
Emotional and psychological abuse can come in many forms and is usually hard to recognize unless you know the signs. Emotional abuse can include ridiculing, humiliating, intimidating or engaging in demeaning behavior. Common examples of emotional abuse in nursing homes are usually seen through verbal communication. In a national survey conducted by nanha.org, 40% of nursing home staff members admitted to psychologically abusing their elderly patients after reflecting on their experiences in the workplace. Because of the common occurrences, it’s very likely that if a loved one in Greenville, Lake City or Florence SC is acting strange or feels emotionless to family members, they could have experienced emotional nursing home abuse.
Signs of Emotional and Psychological Abuse
While emotional abuse is the most common type of nursing home abuse, it is also least recognizable. If you fear a loved one, especially a senior with cognitive disabilities like dementia or Alzheimer’s, is struggling with emotional abuse, you may want to look out for these signs:
- Withdrawal
- Unexplained emotions
- Loss of interest in favorite activities
- New behaviors
If you visit a loved one and notice any of the above behavior, it is imperative to talk to a senior official immediately. Withdrawal, new emotions, lack of interest in activities and new behaviors can look a lot like:
- Loss of outgoing attitude
- Staying in bed or refusing to participate in activities
- Crying, fear or anxiety
- Rocking, mumbling or other unusual new behaviors
If you recognize the signs above, you should also try to investigate which staff member your loved one is detracting from when given the chance to participate in nursing home activities. It’s common for elderly patients to feel emotionless or scared to be around a staff member that has been emotional abusing them. If you are worried about the care you or a loved one is receiving at a nursing home near Darlington or Sumter SC, reach out to someone you trust at the facility for help or call an Ombudsman to investigate these malpractices.
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If you are worried about the care you or a loved one is receiving at a nursing home, reach out to our Greenville emotional abuse attorneys.
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