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]
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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]
Who To Sue If You Suspect Nursing Home Abuse
If you have a loved one who is in a nursing home, then you expect that they will be provided with the best of care. What happens when someone abuses your loved one or neglects them? Who do you sue for nursing home abuse, and how do you do it? Elder abuse unfortunately happens more ... [Continue Reading]
The Illinois Nursing Home Care Act: Resident’s Rights When Faced with Nursing Home Abuse, Neglect, or Bad Care
The decision to place a loved one in a nursing home can be a difficult one. While we often have the best of intentions, caring for an elderly family member can be a strain on your family and moving an individual into a facility designed to care for the aging can be tremendously helpful. Not only do ... [Continue Reading]
What Are the Signs of Malnutrition?
Malnutrition is a widespread problem among senior citizens in nursing homes. According to The Commonwealth Fund, at least 33 percent of nursing home residents in America suffer from dehydration, malnutrition, or both. ... [Continue Reading]
What Factors Should I Consider When Choosing a Nursing Home for a Loved One?
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]
Questions To Ask a Nursing Home Administrator
Do you have a loved one that needs to reside in a nursing home? Our loved ones mean the world to us. We would do anything to make them happy including researching the best care for them. Ask staff and administrators the following questions when searching for a nursing home. The ... [Continue Reading]
