Residents Reporting Psychological Abuse May Make Subtle Statements

.  Psychological abuse can run the gamut from name calling to taunting and everything in between.  Psychological abuse is often used for control purposes so that residents will break down and do what they are instructed to do by nursing home employees.  Psychological abuse can also be used to humiliate residents and make them feel like they are not even human.  Because psychological abuse can be so psychologically damaging, residents who have experienced this type of abuse may exhibit new behaviors before they report abuse.  These behaviors can include crying, acting aggressively, being afraid to socialize with others, and a number of other negative emotions.  When you do receive a report of abuse, your loved one will probably not come out and say they were a victim of abuse.  They may make subtle statements or mention that a staff member isn’t well-liked.  If you hear this kind of information, you should contact a Riverside nursing home abuse lawyer so you can make sure your loved one stays safe in their nursing home.