Signs of Emotional Abuse

Albuquerque Nursing Home Abuse Attorneys

"She cries whenever she sees me. He seems nervous when the CNA comes into the room. I think she is suffering from depression." Is he being harassed? At Branch Law Firm® our lawyers help clients identify cases of nursing home abuse, both physical and emotional. Behavioral symptoms that alert us to mental abuse in nursing home residents are often dismissed as signs of dementia or attempts at manipulation. If you are concerned that a nursing home resident is being subjected to mental abuse, an attorney from our Albuquerque, New Mexico, office will provide a free consultation and case review.

If you are concerned about a case of physical or emotional nursing home abuse contact an attorney today to arrange a free consultation at our Albuquerque office.

Signs of Emotional Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation in Nursing Home Residents

Some elderly people do have hallucinations, try to manipulate family members with fabrications, or develop depression or anxiety despite the loving and tender care of nursing home staff. However if you notice several of the following signs of abuse in a nursing home resident, and the changes in behavior have come about after the resident entered the nursing home you should investigate the cause:

• unexplained agitation or anxiety
• depression and withdrawal
• isolation and a lack of communication
• aggressive, angry, or insulting comments
• comments about mean or dangerous staff members
• talk of elopement or attempts at running off
• talk of thefts or payoffs for care

When investigating a case of suspected emotional abuse of a nursing home patient our lawyers call on medical and psychological experts, help the family install audio-video monitoring equipment, and examine the nursing home's employee records to see if proper background checks have been run. If you are concerned, please take action at the first opportunity. Contact a lawyer with experience in protecting patients from nursing home abuse. At Branch Law Firm® in Albuquerque, our attorneys have the knowledge and compassion to protect our clients.