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]
nursing home neglect
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]
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]
What are Nursing Homes in Illinois Being Fined For?
Long-term care facilities that cater to the elderly and the immobile have a difficult job to do. It takes hard work and compassion to provide the care and treatments these patients/residents require. Sadly, there are many facilities that hire workers who are not in the business of “caring” which ... [Continue Reading]
The Nursing Home Industry is Seeking Relief from Being Penalized for Misconduct
The nursing home industry has spoken and asked for Medicare to shift their penalty protocols to help provide the industry with some relief. And surprisingly enough, President Trump seems to be answering their request. The New York Times has reported that the Trump administration “is scaling back the ... [Continue Reading]
How to Choose the Right Caregiver for Your Elderly Loved One
If you have come to terms that now is the time that your elderly loved one receives their regular care from a home health care company or in a long-term care facility, you want to be sure you place them in the right hands. But, how do you know which company or facility is licensed and qualified to ... [Continue Reading]
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, ... [Continue Reading]
