Unfortunately, yes, there are several risk factors that may increase the odds of being abused or neglected in a nursing home on long-term care facility:
Patients who are seen as more time-consuming or needier—overstaffed or unqualified health care workers may be unable to meet the resident’s additional needs
Patients suffering from cognitive illness, like Alzheimers or dementia
Patients who have a history of mental illness
Patients who have communication barriers
Patients who have physical disabilities
Patients who are women