Care home abuse may take several forms, including:
Verbal abuse—intimidation, humiliation, ridicule, blaming, scapegoating
Sexual abuse—physical contact without your loved one’s consent, showing pornographic material, forcing your loved one to observe sexual acts, forced undress
Physical abuse—hitting, shoving, improper or wrong medication, improper use of restraints
Mental abuse—ignore, isolation, nonverbal threats
What is care home negligence?
Care home abuse may take several forms, including:
Verbal abuse—intimidation, humiliation, ridicule, blaming, scapegoating
Sexual abuse—physical contact without your loved one’s consent, showing pornographic material, forcing your loved one to observe sexual acts, forced undress
Physical abuse—hitting, shoving, improper or wrong medication, improper use of restraints
Mental abuse—ignore, isolation, nonverbal threats
Category: Nursing Home & Elder Abuse
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