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]
Elder abuse
How To Improve Your Parent’s Care At A Nursing Home
If you have a loved one in a nursing home, then you need to know what a care plan is. It can mean the difference between your loved one being neglected or receiving the care that they need. Watch the video to learn more. A care plan is essentially an individualized road map of the ... [Continue Reading]
Nursing Home Resident Dies From An Improper Diet
Nursing homes can be a big help when you have elderly loved ones who need help caring for themselves. When you admit your loved one, you trust that they will be properly taken care of. Part of that care includes receiving adequate nutrition. So, what happens when your loved is not ... [Continue Reading]
How Much Does It Cost to File a Nursing Home Lawsuit in Chicago?
Nursing home abuse is a widespread problem in the United States. Sadly, many people who are abused and neglected at nursing homes never take legal action because they fear retaliation or they are concerned about the cost of filing a lawsuit. However, if your lawsuit is successful, your recovery will ... [Continue Reading]
How to Prove Nursing Home Negligence
It is natural to feel nervous about enrolling a loved one in a long-term care facility. Recent studies show that nursing home abuse is alarmingly common in the United States. According to the National Center on Elder Abuse, there is no way to know for sure just how prevalent elder abuse is, but ... [Continue Reading]
5 Telltale Signs of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Caring for an aging loved one can be a full-time job, and even the most devoted children may not be able to commit the time it takes to provide sufficient care and attention. If you are in this situation, you may be considering the benefits of finding a high-quality nursing home for your relative; ... [Continue Reading]
Can Chronic Stress Lead to Alzheimer’s?
Chronic stress is incredibly detrimental to your overall health, and it can have a negative effect on every organ system in the body. According to the Alzheimer’s Society, researchers have already found a link between stress and diseases like heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, multiple ... [Continue Reading]
What Happens When A Resident Falls In A Nursing Home?
If you have a loved one in a nursing home, chances are that they have fallen at least once. The scary part is that sometimes serious injuries can’t be sustained. Nursing homes do not always react to falls and injuries as they should. Studies have shown that 50% of nursing home ... [Continue Reading]
