CHICAGO, IL – Close to two-thirds of all US nursing home residents have some type of cognitive impairment, such as dementia, and the quality of care and quality of life of these people have been long called into question. Dementia denial from caregivers is real and dangerous, especially in a nursing ... [Continue Reading]
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How Can Negligent Hiring and Supervision Lead to Nursing Home Abuse?
Nursing homes are responsible for ensuring residents are properly cared for in a safe and healthy environment; however, when a facility and its administrators fail to hire qualified staff, provide inadequate training, or poorly supervise employees, these shortcuts could result in harm, or even ... [Continue Reading]
Neglected Nursing Home Residents Often Develop Bed Sores
Most residents in nursing facilities can’t move around on their own. They may be confined to their bed or a wheelchair, and it can be difficult for them to shift their weight of their body. When a body part is experiences persistent pressure, bed sores can develop. Staff members must take extra ... [Continue Reading]
Nursing Homes Ban Visitors due to Coronavirus
Nursing Homes Ban Visitors due to Coronavirus CHICAGO, IL – Nursing homes have become islands of isolation amid the shocking morality rate of coronavirus. Nursing homes nationwide have become concerned about outside visitors visiting residents which has led to the barring of all visitors – adult ... [Continue Reading]
Surgery is the 2nd Most Common Reason for Medical Malpractice Claims
CHICAGO, IL – According to a new report from medical liability insurer Coverys, surgery is the second most common cause for medial malpractice claims against doctors. Surgery not only puts the patient at risk, but it also poses a risk to doctors in terms of medical malpractice claims. Coverys ... [Continue Reading]
Pritzker Creates Elder Abuse Task Force
CHICAGO, IL – The Department on Aging is responding to more than 20,000 reports of elder abuse that has occurred within the last year. Last Monday, Governor J.B. Pritzker created a 22-member Elder Abuse Task Force to further investigate current practices and raise the publics’ awareness of elderly ... [Continue Reading]
