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The following are some of the early warning signs of Pennsylvania nursing home abuse. If you witness any of these warning signs you should contact a qualified nursing home abuse lawyer immediately.

If you suspect nursing home abuse look for physical abuse such as, bed sores, rapid weight gain or loss, unusual bone fractures, malnutrition, dehydration, and/or bruises or other cuts on the body.

Other signs of nursing home abuse may come from the abusers themselves. The abusers may not keep you informed on the condition of your loved one, may not call when your loved one is taken to the hospital, or cannot explain odd cuts or bruises on your loved one.

Signs of Pennsylvania nursing home abuse include:

• Bedsores
• Frozen joints
• Sudden change in behavior
• Over-medication
• Prolonged or unnecessary restraint
• Unexplained cuts, sprains, bruises, burns or fractures
• Loss of resident's possessions
• Unexplained sexually transmitted diseases
• Torn, stained, or blooding clothing or underwear
• Nursing home staff refusing to allow visitors to see resident
• Nursing home staff delaying visitors to see resident
• Abrupt changes in will, trust, or other finances
• Large withdrawals from savings, checking, or investment accounts

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