Emotional Abuse Occurs Frequently in Palm Beach Nursing Homes
When families face the ordeal of choosing a nursing home, it can be hard to know where to turn.
The strain of dealing with this difficult situation can become even worse if you begin to suspect that your loved one might be experiencing nursing home abuse. It is estimated that there are more than 10 thousand of victims of elder and nursing home abuse in the United States each year.
If you suspect your loved one has been a victim of nursing home abuse, contact an experienced Palm Beach nursing home abuse attorney immediately to ensure your loved one is protected. While on our website today, order a FREE copy of Palm Beach nursing home abuse lawyer Evan Fetterman’s book, Smart Lawyers, Smart Clients – Wear Clean Underwear. This book has essential information for anyone with a family member who may have been a victim of nursing home abuse.
Palm Beach Nursing Home Abuse Can Take Many Forms:
- Physical Abuse
- Sexual Abuse
- Financial Abuse
- Emotional or Psychological Abuse
Of all these forms, emotional or psychological abuse in Palm Beach nursing homes tends to be one of the most difficult to identify. For this reason, it is extremely important to watch closely for the signs of emotional abuse.
What is emotional or psychological nursing home abuse?
Emotional or psychological elder abuse is defined as: “Inflicting mental pain, or distress on an elder person through verbal or nonverbal acts”.
It is estimated that psychological and physical abuse accounts for 36% of all cases of elder abuse.
Here are a few examples of emotional nursing home abuse:
- Verbal intimidation of a nursing home resident with yelling or threat of punishment to obtain compliance
- Public or private humiliation of a nursing home resident–including ridicule, put downs, or harassment
- Isolation of a nursing home resident from friends or social interaction
- Terrorizing or menacing a nursing home resident
- Deprivation of a nursing home resident of things like food, water, or even attention
Protect the Rights of Your Loved One
If your loved one has been a victim of Palm Beach nursing home abuse or negligence, the facility may be liable.
Florida nursing homes residents are guaranteed rights under the Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987. If you feel that your loved one may have experienced psychological or emotional abuse at the hands of a nursing home or elder care facility, contact Fetterman & Associates at 1-866-865-1255 to speak with an experienced Palm Beach nursing home abuse attorney today.
