Elderly Abuse and Neglect

Do you have a suspicion that your elderly or special needs loved one is being neglected or abused?  Do you worry your loved one is being exploited?  Unfortunately, elder abuse and neglect is far too common.  Whether your loved one is receiving home care, living in a nursing home, or staying at an assisted living complex, they can be at risk of being abused, neglected, or exploited.  

While physical abuse is not uncommon, it is often the mental abuse that takes a toll on the elderly or those with special needs.  Here are some potential RED FLAGS concerning abuse and neglect:

RED FLAG – Unexplained Bruises, Burns, Cuts, or Scars

RED FLAG – Lack of Basic Hygiene

RED FLAG – Unkept Appearance (Dirty Hair, Soiled Clothing, or Unattended wounds)

RED FLAG – Sunken Eyes or Unexplained Weight Loss

RED FLAG – Unreasonably Fearful or Suspicious

RED FLAG – Withdrawal from Usual Activities

RED FLAG – Mood Changes, Depression, or Agitation

RED FLAG – Unexplained Financial Transactions or Loss of Money

One of the most difficult decisions families must make is often trusting someone outside the family to care for their loved ones.  However, the first step to preventing abuse and neglect is to ensure potential caregivers are thoroughly screened.  X-Feds can give you peace of mind about the person you’ve entrusted to care for your loved one by conducting in-depth background investigations and ensuring the caregiver is qualified to care for your loved one.

Whether you suspect abuse or neglect, or you just need to be at peace with hiring a caring and competent caregiver, X-Feds can give you reassurance by offering the following services:

• Pre-Employment Screening
• Background Investigations
• Verify Employment History
• Conduct Previous Employer Reference Checks
• Conduct Potential Caregiver Interviews
• Verify Caregiver Qualifications
• Conduct Covert Surveillance to Confirm Suspicious Activity