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Nursing Home in Chicago Hit with Nearly 90 Lawsuits Involving Neglect and Abuse

A nursing home located in Chicago, IL has nearly 90 lawsuits filed against it and is facing yet another for abuse and negligence allegations. CBS Chicago reports Alden-Wentworth Rehabilitation is the nursing home under investigation.  Here, Mary Mims’ daughter Letasha lived while she was suffering from severe mental-health issues that prevented her from being able […]

Aging Pastor Neglected by His Nursing Home Caregivers

   Robert, an aging pastor, who lived a life of service and put others first, was neglected by his care providers in an Illinois nursing home. Robert was admitted into a nursing home with severe illnesses that required 24-hour care. Robert suffered from Parkinson’s disease, dementia, and dysphasia, among other medical conditions. Dysphasia causes […]

What is the Number One Cause of Truck Accidents?

   Driver fatigue is an extremely common problem in the trucking industry. A study done by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration found fatigued drivers are the #1 cause of truck collisions. When these tired and overworked truck drivers cause accidents, as you may know, these are not minor accidents. Car drivers and passengers […]

One Foster Child Threatens Another – What Happened Next?

   There are thousands of children and young adults livings in independent living environments facilitated by professionals. Many of these children have lost their parents to death and drugs to no fault of their own. These children and young adults have been in foster and group homes — and so many have faced unbearable abuse. […]

Is Your Loved One the Victim of Resident to Resident Elder Mistreatment (RREM)?

The residents who occupy the rooms of Chicago nursing homes are there for a reason. They are elderly, fragile, or simply cannot take care of themselves in the manner that supports overall health and wellness. While nursing homes and other long-term care facilities are expected to care for these individuals and protect them from danger, […]

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