Signs of Financial Abuse Need to Be Noticed to Stop Abuse in Its Tracks

There are many signs that financial abuse is taking place in a nursing home.  One is if your loved one has always used the same bank and carried out the same habits in regard to banking and all of a sudden has different banking practices.  If your loved one changes their banking habits all of a sudden, it could indicate that they have been a victim of financial abuse.  Another sign of financial abuse is when a nursing home resident receives enough funds to be able to pay their bills but bills are not paid and collection notices start coming in.  If your loved one should be able to pay all of the bills with the funds they receive, and these bills are not paid, this may mean that their money has been stolen or is being mishandled.  Excessive withdrawals from an automated banking machine may mean that your loved one’s debit or credit cards have been stolen and are being used without authorization by the employee who committed the theft.  Even sudden changes to a will can indicate financial abuse.  If an employee is able to access a will and have it changed, they can gain access to your love one’s assets when they pass away.  If you find any of these signs of abuse, investigate them thoroughly and contact a California nursing home abuse attorney for help.