Moving a family member into a nursing home is one of the toughest decisions a person has to take. When there are not sufficient resources to pay for the care, the person can be deprived of much-needed care. A nursing home attorney in Wisconsin makes sure that your Medicaid application is free of any errors so that your loved one can get the care at the earliest.

1. NURSING HOME ABUSE:
PROTECTING THE
VULNERABLE

2. Nursing homes are meant to be safe havens for the elderly,
providing them with care, support, and dignity in their golden years.
This presentation will discuss nursing home abuse, its impact, and
the role of a nursing home attorney in Wisconsin.

3. Nursing home abuse refers to any
intentional act or failure to act by a
caregiver that causes harm or
distress to an elderly resident.
UNDERSTANDING
NURSING HOME ABUSE:
• Physical abuse
• Emotional abuse
• Sexual abuse
• Neglect
• Financial exploitation
TYPES OF ABUSE:

4. RECOGNIZING THE SIGNS:
• Physical signs: Unexplained injuries, bruises, fractures, or malnutrition.
• Emotional signs: Depression, anxiety, withdrawal, sudden behavioral changes.
• Neglect signs: Poor personal hygiene, unclean living conditions, untreated
medical conditions.
• Financial signs: Unexplained withdrawals, changes in wills or powers of attorney,
missing belongings.

5. IMPACT OF
NURSING
HOME ABUSE:
Physical consequences: Pain, injuries,
disability, decline in health.
Emotional consequences: Anxiety,
depression, loss of trust, social withdrawal.
Financial consequences: Loss of assets,
depletion of savings, compromised future.

6. WHY HIRE A NURSING HOME
ATTORNEY IN WISCONSIN?
Experience: Nursing home attorneys have in-depth knowledge of state
laws and regulations specific to nursing home abuse cases.
Protection: They protect the rights of victims, ensuring their voices are
heard and justice is served.
Compensation: They fight for fair compensation to cover medical
expenses, pain and suffering, and other damages.
Peace of mind: By hiring an attorney, families can focus on the well-
being of their loved ones while legal matters are handled professionally.

7. FOR FREE CONSULTATION
paralegal@elcwi.com
(262) 812-6262
www.elderlawcenterofwisconsin.com

8. Thank
You