Nursing homes are often recognized in lawsuits for things like resident abuse and neglect. When a nursing home facility fails to provide a resident with the proper care and/or supervision which leads to him/her suffering from one or more health issues or injuries, the home can be acknowledged for its negligence and may be required […]
If you’re loved one has reached a point in their life where they need assistance with one or more basic tasks, yet you’re hesitant about moving them into a nursing home, there are some alternatives to nursing homes that might be a more suitable option. In this article, we’ll discuss what a few of these […]
Chicago, IL—Many issues exist within nursing homes that lead to poor quality care and unhealthy living conditions. One of those issues is understaffing. When a facility fails to ensure there is ample staff available to tend to the residents living there, it can lead to abuse, neglect, and mistreatment. Sadly, many nursing homes are aware […]
The key to minimizing and controlling the spread of bacteria and infections in nursing homes starts with implementing effective hygienic practices. So, what are some examples of effective hygienic practices families should be seeing when visiting their loved ones who are living in a nursing home? According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, […]
Bed bugs can become an issue for anyone, even nursing home residents. These “public health pests” as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) refers to them, often travel from one place to the next by attaching to clothing, furniture, or even boxes. Given the size of these insects, they do have the ability to hide […]
If you have a loved one who is living in a nursing home or is considering moving into one and they suffer from Alzheimer’s, you may be wondering if their condition will increase their chances of being mistreated. While no one wants to consider the thought of their elderly loved one being harmed or taken […]
Each year, the U.S. experiences the flu season which occurs in the fall and winter. Although the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says cases of the flu typically spike in December and February, it isn’t uncommon to see cases as late as May and sporadically throughout the remainder of the year. The flu, […]
Dehydration can happen when a person loses more fluid than they take in which results in the body not having an adequate supply of water to perform its normal functions, according to the Mayo Clinic. Although anyone can become dehydrated if they fail to take in enough liquids, there are two groups of individuals who […]
The aging population that resides in Illinois nursing homes depend on staff members for a number of different things. From bathing to eating, to getting out of bed, nursing home residents rely on the healthcare workers in these facilities to assist them with most, if not all, of their day-to-day tasks. Without this help, a […]
It’s been months since nursing homes and facilities alike went into lockdown mode to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus and although some facilities have allowed visitors back in, sources are highlighting the devastating effects these lockdowns have had on our aging population. According to AARP, the past five months we’ve spent under COVID-19 […]
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