What are the Warning Signs of Elder Abuse?

As people become older they become weak, frail and often lose confidence in themselves. We consider placing our elders in senior care communities so that they receive the best quality of life possible. Unfortunately, some ‘caregivers’ misuse their authority and ill-treat senior residents who find it difficult to stand up for themselves.

When you place your aging parent in a senior care community, you are putting your faith in a team of workers who should be dedicated to caring for residents. However, it is important that you look for signs of elder abuse to ensure that your loved one is being well looked after.

Adult Care Advisors offers you some insights into how to identify elder abuse at a senior care facility:

• Physical injuries: If your senior parent seems to be getting injured frequently, be alert. Make sure that their explanation about the injury is consistent. Frequent bruising, cuts and burns could be signs of elder abuse.
• Involuntary seclusion: An abused senior tends to seek isolation from other people – make sure that your senior parent can make visits to friends and family, to the nearby park, etc. as well as receive visitors according to the community rules.
• Unnecessary restraints: Elders can be sedated more often than necessary so check that their sleep patterns are in order. Watch for signs of physical struggle such as new stretch marks, scratches, bruises and cuts.

There are many high quality senior care facilities in New Jersey. Adult Care Advisors can connect you with a range of facilities that have a strong work ethic and suit your senior parent’s exact needs and demands.

Get in touch with our team of adult care consultants today for advice on how to identify elder abuse at senior care facilities in New Jersey.