For the severely injured, a Life Care Plan is a detailed assessment of the severely injured victim’s needs. It should take into account: Current and future medical needs: Things like cost of medication, specialized furniture, assisted living professionals, rehabilitation expenses ... [Continue Reading]
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3 Facts to Know Before Your Loved One Enters a Nursing Home
According to the Family Caregiver Alliance, more than 1,300,000 people receive care from nursing homes annually. This number is expected to rise because people over the age of 85 make up one of the fastest-growing populations. Unfortunately, the increasing demand for long-term care has coincided ... [Continue Reading]
Is My Loved One Ready to Move into a Nursing Home?
Moving your aging loved one into a nursing home may be one of the most difficult decisions you ever have to make. At the end of the day, though, you need to consider your relative’s best interests, as well as the extent of care your family will realistically be able to provide as your loved one ... [Continue Reading]
CDC Study Finds That Legionnaires’ Disease Is Alarmingly Common in U.S. Nursing Homes—Chicago Nursing Home Attorney Insights
Legionnaires' disease is a potentially fatal illness caused by the bacterium Legionella. These bacteria are often found in hot tubs, cooling towers, and air conditioning systems. ... [Continue Reading]
Volunteers Are Doing Their Part to Address Long-Term Care Complaints — Insights from a Nursing Home Neglect Lawyer in Chicago
The Chicago Tribune reports on a heartwarming program that aims to protect long-term care residents from neglect and abuse. The government-funded advocacy program is drumming up support all over the country because of its effectiveness and ingenious simplicity. ... [Continue Reading]
Could My Loved One Be Residing with a Sex Offender? Insights from a Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer in Chicago
According to ThinkProgress.org, the median age of parolees was 51 years old as of 2010, and inmates over the age of 65 are the fastest-growing demographic of the U.S. prison population. Additionally, researchers have determined that inmates are more likely to experience health problems such as ... [Continue Reading]
What To Do If You Were In A Truck Accident
Several parties can be held liable for a single truck accident. If you have been injured in a trucking accident, one of the first things you must do before bringing legal action against someone is ensure that you have identified all parties responsible for the accident. If you fail to sue the ... [Continue Reading]
What Are the Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease?
Alzheimer’s is a type of progressive dementia that typically develops gradually in older adults. It is the most common form of dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Although there is no cure for Alzheimer’s, there are treatments available that can improve the quality of life of those ... [Continue Reading]
