Nursing home neglect is not always intentional. It is easy to imagine those who would mistreat elders as malicious or unbalanced. But kind, considerate caregivers who lack training can endanger patients through inadvertent neglect.<\/p>\n
A cheerful and pleasant caregiver does not always guarantee the safety of a long-term care resident in his or her charge. Most seniors will not report neglect or abuse, so family members should look for:<\/p>\n
Anyone who suspects that a long-term care resident is being neglected should call Missouri\u2019s Adult Abuse and Neglect Hotline at (800) 392-0210. Callers need not have proof of neglect; finding proof is the investigators’ job.<\/p>\n
Unchecked neglect of seniors can lead to:<\/p>\n
Nursing home neglect is not always intentional. It is easy to imagine those who would mistreat elders as malicious or unbalanced. But kind, considerate caregivers who lack training can endanger patients through inadvertent neglect. A cheerful and pleasant caregiver does…<\/span><\/p>\n