{"id":152,"date":"2021-10-08T15:26:33","date_gmt":"2021-10-08T19:26:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/blog\/?p=152"},"modified":"2021-10-19T15:28:22","modified_gmt":"2021-10-19T19:28:22","slug":"florida-nursing-home-abuse-signs-family-members-cannot-ignore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.injuryattorneyfla.com\/blog\/florida-nursing-home-abuse-signs-family-members-cannot-ignore\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida Nursing Home Abuse: Signs Family Members Cannot Ignore"},"content":{"rendered":"

It is horrifying to learn that the assisted living facility that you carefully researched, paid, and trusted to care for an elderly loved one has shirked its legal obligations. Nursing homes have a duty to provide proper care, but statistics indicate that many fall short. Data from the<\/span> US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/span><\/a> (CDC) reveals that around one in 10 individuals aged 60 years and older has experienced some form of elder abuse, though the true figures are likely much higher because of reporting issues. Experts estimate that just one in 24 instances of misconduct are communicated to authorities. The nature of elder care in assisted living centers typically puts family members in the position to raise concerns about the resident, who may suffer from dementia, mental decline, or related medical conditions. It is critical to contact a<\/span> Miami nursing home abuse lawyer<\/span><\/a> right away if you spot the following signs of nursing home abuse that you cannot ignore.<\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Physical Abuse<\/b><\/p>\n

Some types of bodily harm are visible, so you are right to be disturbed if you notice bruises, abrasions, or lacerations. Still, you must remain vigilant regarding the less obvious signs of physical abuse in assisted living facilities, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n

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It is horrifying to learn that the assisted living facility that you carefully researched, paid, and trusted to care for an elderly loved one has shirked its legal obligations. Nursing homes have a duty to provide proper care, but statistics indicate that many fall short. 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