Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

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he statistics regarding the instances of nursing home abuse and neglect in the United States are disturbing. Even more upsetting is the fact that the majority of all nursing home abuse instances are never even reported. Nursing home abuse is a shameful secret in the United States. Many cases go unreported due to fear of retaliation, lack of awareness, and social isolation. Some people are afraid of reporting elder abuse for fear it will become worse or because they don’t want to cause problems. Many nursing home residents are unable to report their abuse because they have physical or mental restrictions that leave them unable to communicate what is happening to them.

It is estimated that 30% of nursing facilities, at one time or another, are cited for instances of abuse. This number is even more shocking when we consider that many cases go unreported and the victims suffer in silence. As the number of senior citizens in our country increases, so will the number of instances of elder abuse. If your elderly loved one has abused or neglected in a nursing home or assisted living facility, you should contact an experienced nursing home abuse and neglect attorney in your area.

Types of Elder Abuse

The following is a list of the types of elder abuse taking place in facilities across the U.S.:

Physical
Sexual
Emotional
Financial (financial exploitation)

Below is a list of physical signs of elder abuse:

Bruises, cuts, burns or fractures in various stages of healing
Bedsores
Venereal disease
Fear of being alone
Fear of visitors
Malnutrition
Poor healing
Unsanitary living conditions

Signs of mental abuse of the elderly:

Fear
Agitation
Depression
Withdrawal
Unusual behavior
Disorientation
Unexplained crying

If your elderly loved one has been financially exploited, you may notice:

Withdrawal of money from bank accounts
A name you don’t recognize on paperwork
Loss of possessions
Missing money
Unjustified selling of property

If your elderly loved one is suffering at the hands of a caretaker in Oklahoma, please contact the attorneys at Stipe, Harper, Laizure, Uselton, Belote, Maxcey & Thetford today to schedule your confidential consultation.

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McAlester Office
343 E. Carl Albert Pkwy.
McAlester, OK 74501

Phone: (918) 423-0421
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Fax: (918) 423-0266

Oklahoma City Office
525 Central Park Dr., 101
Oklahoma City, OK 73105

Phone: (405) 524-2268
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Fax: (405) 525-3231

Tulsa Office
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Tulsa, OK 74170

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Disclaimer: The information contained throughout this site is meant to generally inform the reader about our areas of practice, including nursing home abuse. This information is not meant to be taken as legal advice and nothing on this site establishes a lawyer / client relationship. Our accident lawyers provide legal assistance in the Tulsa area including Oklahoma City, McAlester and Norman, Oklahoma.