Alzheimer’s is “a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior" and affects each person differently [Source: Alzheimer’s Association]. Generally, the disease goes through stages and an individual’s condition changes as the disease progresses. If you have a loved one that ... [Continue Reading]
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Family Sues Nursing Home After Catching Caretaker on Camera Physically Abusing their Elderly Father
ABC News 2 shared video camera footage that caught a staff member at a Livonia, Michigan nursing home abusing an elderly resident, and it is unbearable to watch. Husein Younes, 87, first went to Autumnwood nursing home for assistance while he recovered from surgery he had in May 2015. While most ... [Continue Reading]
Healthy Habits for Truckers to Implement When Out on the Road
A trucker’s job isn’t an easy one. Having to drive for days on end without being able to see their family and succumbing to an inconsistent and sometimes unhealthy diet makes a trucker’s life a little tougher. Those endless days on what seems like a never-ending road is hard on the eyes and body ... [Continue Reading]
380,000 Preventable Infection-Related Deaths Per Year
The Department of Health & Human Services estimates that 380,000 people die each year due to infection-related complications. Many of these deaths happen in nursing homes where lapses in infection control have become a norm. Simple steps to prevent infections, such as hand-washing, ... [Continue Reading]
Are Nursing Homes Improperly Administering Medications to Keep Patients “In Line?”
As if Chicago nursing homes haven’t gotten enough scrutiny for the conditions they allow their residents to live in, CBS Chicago is reporting some alarming news involving patients who are living in these facilities who suffer from dementia. According toCBS Chicago, “nursing homes across the U.S. are ... [Continue Reading]
The Do’s and Don’ts Everyone Should Be Aware of After Engaging in an Accident on the Highway
Being involved in an accident on the highway can be a pretty scary experience. With cars flying past at highspeeds you may be unsure about what you should and shouldn’t do in the aftermath of an accident. The Chicago truck accident lawyers at Dinizulu Law Group, Ltd. care for your safety. That’s ... [Continue Reading]
Who Should I Direct My Complaints to at the Nursing Home My Loved One Lives in?
Have you been visiting your mom, dad, or grandparent at a nursing home they are currently living in but have noticed that the conditions aren’t what they used to be? Are you under the impression that your loved one might not be receiving the care you expected? If so, you may need to voice your ... [Continue Reading]
Truck Accidents Caused by Careless Inspections
The law requires trailer and truck drivers to conduct a pre-trip inspection before the start of their route and once every 24 hours while on the road. It is the truck driver’s responsibility to ensure the vehicle they are expected to drive is safe for operation and free from defects. ... [Continue Reading]
