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	Anyone can report nursing home abuse and neglect. Anyone can and should report abuse and neglect. It is a violation of state and federal law for any person, including facility staff, volunteers, visitors, family members or guardians, or another resident, to abuse or neglect a resident. If you suspect abuse or neglect, or if a resident tells you they are experiencing this problem, it is important to believe the resident and report the allegation immediately. This will help prevent further suffering by any resident. Many states have laws that require the reporting of abuse and neglect. Find out what your state requires. Put your report in writing, date it, and keep a copy. Convey as much information as you can about the situation. Provide as much background information as possible. A thorough report will help the investigator to address the situation quickly.

Nursing homes may be the best places to put aging parents and grandparents who require 24-hour help from nurses and doctors. Although nursing homes can be great places, some make a living by cramming people into small rooms and neglecting or abusing your relative. If you suspect that you or someone you love may be victims of nursing home abuse, contact a nursing home abuse lawyer in South Carolina today.

	The 65+ Population by State 2003
	Number 65 years and over And That's Below the Poverty Level in South Carolina Number of Persons 511,732 Percent of All Ages 12.3% Percent Increase from 1993 to 2003 19.9% Percent Below Poverty 2001-2003 14.6% Source: Census 2003 Population Estimates In the U.S. Administration on Aging

South Carolina nursing home abuse attorneys may be able to recover damages from those responsible for the abuse.

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Nursing homes are popular destinations for retired adults who live on a fixed income. Often, the cost of living in a nursing home is paid for by Medicaid or Medicare, making nursing homes even more attractive. But if the employees aren’t paid well enough or if they’re unhappy about any other situation, they may choose to retaliate against you or your relative.

Don’t let yourself be victimized. Recognizable signs of nursing home abuse include:

• Sudden death
• Over or under medication
• Unexplained injuries or bruises
• Visible cuts, bruises, or welts
• Rapid weight loss or weight gain
• Dehydration, malnutrition, and bedsores
• Unsanitary living conditions
• Infections
• Broken bones

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South Carolina Audio & Video         Reformers Seek to Reinvent Nursing Homes AUDIO, RM, 44Kbps, 8:55, 6/22/2005 Many people think of nursing homes as grim places where residents often seem bored, lonely and sad. But now some reformers are experimenting with a new kind of nursing home. Instead of an institutional setting, they want to provide a homelike atmosphere for residents.Among the leading proponents Source: NPR

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