Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, elder abuse rates have steadily increased, reports the World Health Organization (WHO), suggesting the issue is worsening, not improving. WHO says that within the past year, one in six people aged 60 and older experienced some form of elder abuse and two in three staff members reported that […]
Chicago, IL—When discussing long-term care options with a loved one and/or close family members, it’s important to consider the nursing homes that are meeting state and federal rules and regulations as well as those that are being recognized for having recurring deficiencies. With all the information the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) makes […]
You’ve found out your loved one is being mistreated by a nursing a nursing home staffer and now you’re in a state of panic. What do you do? Who do you contact? How do you prevent the abuse from recurring? These are among some of the most common questions that are asked after abuse is […]
CHICAGO, IL — You think your loved one isn’t getting the proper treatment from nursing home staffers, and you’ve witnessed signs that point to neglect. What do you do and how can you prove your loved one is being victimized by the people who are supposed to be caring for them? Steps to Take After […]
Chicago, IL—On the outside, a nursing home might appear to be well-kept and inviting, but on the inside, there may be serious issues that go unnoticed that are putting the health and lives of residents at risk. We’re talking about poor hygiene. Nursing home operators and the individuals who are hired to work in them […]
Chicago, IL—When the COVID-19 virus officially became a pandemic, nursing homes were left with many challenges. How would they protect their vulnerable residents from contracting this unknown and unpredictable virus? They started by implementing guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and then began limiting who could enter these facilities. Unfortunately, […]
Chicago, IL—Nursing homes are relied on for assistance and supervision of aging individuals. People move into nursing homes generally because their physical/mental state interferes with their ability to care for themselves. While many of the individuals who relocate to a nursing home aren’t suffering from any serious medical conditions, there are plenty who are. Dementia […]
Two individuals employed by an Illinois nursing home are facing criminal charges after a resident was left inside a van on February 2, 2021, “when temperatures dropped well below freezing,” according to NBC Chicago 5. The source says the 96-year-old resident was being transported by bus to a local hospital and upon returning to the […]
Nursing homes in Illinois are required to meet certain standards to ensure the safety and wellbeing of residents are not put in jeopardy. Unfortunately, not all homes take the necessary steps to meet them. The Quad-City Times recently reported that multiple nursing homes within the state were cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health […]
Chicago, IL—Memory loss is something many aging individuals experience. Some develop the condition naturally while others experience it after being diagnosed with dementia or some form of it. While memory loss might be a concern for you and your loved ones, it isn’t necessarily a sign that you should move your loved one into a […]
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