You’ve found out your loved one is being mistreated by a nursing a nursing home staffer and now you’re in a state of panic. What do you do? Who do you contact? How do you prevent the abuse from recurring? These are among some of the most common questions that are asked after abuse is discovered and ... [Continue Reading]
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What Evidence Should I Gather to Prove Nursing Home Neglect?
CHICAGO, IL — You think your loved one isn’t getting the proper treatment from nursing home staffers, and you’ve witnessed signs that point to neglect. What do you do and how can you prove your loved one is being victimized by the people who are supposed to be caring for them? Steps to Take After ... [Continue Reading]
How to Spot Poor Hygiene Practices in Illinois Nursing Homes
Chicago, IL—On the outside, a nursing home might appear to be well-kept and inviting, but on the inside, there may be serious issues that go unnoticed that are putting the health and lives of residents at risk. We’re talking about poor hygiene. Nursing home operators and the individuals who are ... [Continue Reading]
Illinois’ New Law Makes Virtual Visitation Possible for Nursing Home Residents
Chicago, IL—When the COVID-19 virus officially became a pandemic, nursing homes were left with many challenges. How would they protect their vulnerable residents from contracting this unknown and unpredictable virus? They started by implementing guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease ... [Continue Reading]
What should be included in a diabetic’s care plan in a nursing home?
Chicago, IL—Nursing homes are relied on for assistance and supervision of aging individuals. People move into nursing homes generally because their physical/mental state interferes with their ability to care for themselves. While many of the individuals who relocate to a nursing home aren’t ... [Continue Reading]
Top 5 Reasons Commercial Trucks Are Dangerous
CHICAGO, IL - Commercial trucks on the roadway pose a significant danger to other drivers due to the size, weight, instability, heavy cargo, and tired and distracted drivers. Commercial Trucks are Deadly More than 1,100 people died after a collision with commercial trucks in 2019 alone, ... [Continue Reading]
Medical Neglect in Nursing Homes
CHICAGO, IL – When people think of nursing home abuse, it’s not just limited to physical abuse. Nursing home abuse also includes neglecting residents’ medical needs. When placing your loved one in a nursing home, you expect that they will receive the medical care that they need and deserve. Nursing ... [Continue Reading]
Two Illinois Nursing Home Employees Charged Over the Death of a Resident
Two individuals employed by an Illinois nursing home are facing criminal charges after a resident was left inside a van on February 2, 2021, “when temperatures dropped well below freezing,” according to NBC Chicago 5. The source says the 96-year-old resident was being transported by bus to a local ... [Continue Reading]