Being dependent on a caregiver is bad enough; the following symptoms may indicate that Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation of the care receiver has taken place-a very serious situation. Please by all means take these signs very seriously. Never, ever Ignore these signs:
Physical Symptoms
- Bruises, fractures, burns, or “impossible” injuries (for example a Dislocated arm in a Bed Rest Patient)
- Dehydration or malnutrition residents
- Exposure injuries (for example, Hypothermia)
- Medication given improperly
Psychological Symptoms
- Hyper vigilance (“hyper-alertness”)
- Not concern with what the caregiver wants
- Develop new fears and phobias
- Persistent signs of being upset when the caregiver arrives (for example, pleading that you do not leave me alone)
Financial Signs
- Unexplained withdrawals from checking or savings accounts
- Disappearance of valuables
- Unnecessary services have been ordered
- Change in caregivers legal and financial status
- Unusual contributions to charities
You have an obligation to report abuse, neglect, or exploitation if you see the signs or symptoms in a caregiver. You will not only protect your love ones you will protect others, future care receivers that might be harmed. If you detect any of the above signs that were mentioned earlier please report it immediately.
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