According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 1.4 million nursing home residents in 2014. Additionally, the Family Caregiver Alliance reports that the five types of care facilities— adult daycare centers, home health agencies, hospices, residential care communities and ... [Continue Reading]
Elder Abuse Attorney
What Are the Physical and Psychological Effects of Nursing Home Abuse?
Physical, sexual and emotional abuse can all occur in a nursing home setting, and such abuse is a very real problem in the United States. According to the National Council on Aging, as many as 5 million seniors experience some kind of elder abuse annually. ... [Continue Reading]
How to Report Nursing Home Abuse in Illinois
If you are looking for a nursing home for your elderly loved one, it is critical that you conduct thorough research. Nursing home abuse and neglect are deplorably common in Illinois. ... [Continue Reading]
What To Do If You Suspect Nursing Home Abuse
Listen as Attorney Yao Dinizulu explains what to do when you suspect nursing home abuse. Nursing home abuse is a common occurrence. If you suspect nursing home abuse, there are immediate steps you need to take. The first step that you need to take is seek immediate medical attention. ... [Continue Reading]
Nursing Home Sues Daughter of Deceased Patient
Listen as Attorney Yao Dinizulu explains what you can do when you are being sued by a nursing home for debts accumulated by a deceased family member. I once had a client who was being sued by a nursing home for the debt that her deceased father accumulated. She was already dealing ... [Continue Reading]
NCEA Survey: 44 Percent of Nursing Home Residents Suffer Abuse
Finding the perfect nursing home for a loved one is no easy feat. Reading online reviews, speaking with nursing home staff and residents, inspecting the facility – the process takes time. But all that effort is essential for ensuring that your family member receives the best possible ... [Continue Reading]
