Whether it is being our own advocate or watching out for a loved one, it may not be as obvious as you think to detect the fact that a citizen has actually been the victim of abuse or overlook. Through our experience, we have learned that you need to constantly be on the lookout for falls with injuries and unusual injuries; sudden changes in patient habits or diagnosis; bedsores or pressure ulcers; quick weight-loss or poor nutrition; unsanitary conditions; overmedication; sudden or unexpected death; transfer to a hospital or injury care center for infection, inexplicable injuries, or malnutrition; and inadequate staffing or poor quality of staff.