5 Ways to Put a Stop to Nursing Home Abuse [Infographic]

Many people think that elder abuse in nursing homes is a problem that they have little control over – it happens while they aren’t there and they aren’t always told about an incident – and if they are aware of elder abuse, they don’t know what they can do. Like so many things, stopping the problem starts with prevention:

• Visit your relative consistently.
• Request financial reviews.
• Hold staff accountable for your loved one’s care.
• Help to raise awareness.
• Always make sure you report suspicious activity.

Scroll down to learn more about how you can help prevent elder abuse in nursing homes.