There is no shortage in how vulnerable nursing home residents suffer from abuse and neglect. However, some of the most common are:

• Physical Abuse: Cuts, abrasions, burns, bruises, welts, wounds, unexplained or hidden injuries, and unnecessary physical or mental restraints
• Mental Abuse: Depression, fear agitation, withdrawal, hesitancy, sudden behavior changes, strange behavior patterns, disorientation, confusion, isolation, unwillingness to communicate, or rude, humiliating or derogatory comments made by staff members
• Financial Abuse (or Exploitation): Missing or stolen money or property, radical changes in handling of personal financial affairs, sudden selling of property
• Neglect: Unsanitary environment, malnutrition, bed sores, dehydration, smells of urine or feces, poor personal hygiene, untreated medical conditions, unkempt appearance, falls, and many more.