{"id":2824,"date":"2017-04-05T19:55:47","date_gmt":"2017-04-05T19:55:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/contelawyers.ca\/?p=2824"},"modified":"2017-04-05T19:55:47","modified_gmt":"2017-04-05T19:55:47","slug":"elder-abuse-in-ontario","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/contelawyers.ca\/elder-abuse-in-ontario\/","title":{"rendered":"Elder Abuse in Ontario: Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"

Elder Abuse in Ontario: Signs, Symptoms, and Solutions<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s a nightmare for many. We put our parents and grandparents into a nursing home so they can get the proper care they need, only to find out they\u2019ve become a victim of elder abuse in Ontario<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

As our loved ones age, they become vulnerable to the ailments of time. They\u2019re at risk for illnesses, such as dementia and Alzheimer\u2019s, and their physical abilities slow down.<\/p>\n

This can create a recipe for elder abuse. Much as we don\u2019t want to think about things like this happening to our own family, the reality is that it does happen.<\/p>\n

For the sake of our loved ones, it\u2019s integral that we understand what the options are if someone has been the victim of elder abuse. Here is everything you need to know about elder abuse in Ontario.<\/p>\n

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There are certain responsibilities and standards a nursing home has to follow to ensure that they take proper care of their patients.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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What is Nursing Home Neglect?<\/h3>\n

There are certain responsibilities and standards a nursing home has to follow to ensure that they take proper care of their patients. When they don\u2019t follow these procedures, the patients are not treated<\/a> properly. Thus, they are committing nursing home neglect<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Taking care of patients with specialized conditions, such as dementia or a physical handicap, requires education and training. When this isn\u2019t provided, proper care is unavailable, and your loved ones suffer.<\/p>\n

Nursing home neglect happens when the caregivers at the nursing home, or retirement home, do not provide this level of care, and it results in harm to your family member.<\/p>\n

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There are five main types of elder abuse your loved one could be suffering: physical, financial, sexual, emotional, and neglect.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Types of Elder Abuse<\/h3>\n

There are five main types of elder abuse<\/strong> your loved one could be suffering<\/a>: physical, financial, sexual, emotional, and neglect.<\/p>\n

Physical elder abuse<\/strong> consists of physical harm, from aggressive restraint or injury to improper health. This could result in bruises, cuts, scrapes, and scars, as well as other physical conditions.<\/p>\n

Financial elder abuse<\/strong> happens when the caregiver exploits the patient\u2019s savings or finances for their own personal gain. They can do this by\u00a0stealing, or it could be done by tricking the patient into giving over money.<\/p>\n

Sexual elder abuse<\/strong>, while you might not think it\u2019s common, does happen. It involves unwanted sexual contact, sexual harassment, or inappropriate touching.<\/p>\n

Emotional elder abuse<\/strong>, or emotional distress, is a bit harder to spot, but it stems from being verbally harassed or degraded by a caregiver. To spot this, look for signs of communication issues, anti-social behaviour, or paranoia.<\/p>\n

Neglectful elder abuse<\/strong> happens when the caregiver is not providing the patient with the proper care they need. This means they are either not checking in on the patient enough, or they are not paying attention to the patient\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n

Any of these types of elder abuse can result in physical and emotional damage, and should be taken extremely seriously.<\/p>\n

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The most common signs of elder abuse are malnourishment, weight loss, or dehydration.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The Signs of Elder Abuse: What to Look For<\/h3>\n

The most common<\/a>\u00a0signs of elder abuse<\/strong> are malnourishment, weight loss, or dehydration. But there could also be bruises, scars, or other signs of physical aggression.<\/p>\n

Bed sores indicate that your loved one isn\u2019t receiving enough attention or care on a regular basis.<\/p>\n

Look for little signs, too. For example, are they wearing a sweater in the middle of July? This could be a sign that someone\u2019s covering up bruises or physical signs of abuse.<\/p>\n

In addition to the signs in your loved one, you should also look for environmental signs in the facility itself. These can include:<\/p>\n