To help prevent nursing home abuse and neglect, you need to be actively involved in your loved one’s care. Visit your loved one regularly and watch for the following signs of abuse or neglect:

• Dehydration, unusual weight loss, poor hygiene, bedsores, and unsanitary or unsafe living conditions
• Unexplained physical injury, such as broken bones, falls, sprains, cuts, or bruising
• Unexplained emotional or behavioral changes
• Unexplained, sudden changes in finances