According to the National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse, a full 36% of nursing home workers interviewed said that they had witnessed other employees physically abuse residents. Iowa has the largest percentage of residents over the age of 65 in the United States. As nursing home care increases, so do the number of residents injured by neglect and abuse. It can be difficult to tell if your loved one is a victim because sometimes abuse is difficult to detect. Because many residents have physical and mental limitations, family and friends are often the ones to make sure their loved one or friend receives the care they deserve. Nursing home neglect and abuse takes many different forms such as:

1. Falls causing broken bones and other injuries;

2. Bed sores and improper wound care which may result in severe medical complications and even death;

3. Failing to provide basic necessities such as food and water; and

4. Abuse such as verbal, physical, emotional or sexual or a combination of these.

Keeping a close eye on your loved one is perhaps the best way to prevent injuries and abuse. If you suspect a problem, take your loved one away from nursing home employees and ask if something has happened.

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