CHICAGO, IL - Nearly 1.5 million U.S. adults reside in nursing homes. It's no secret that nurses across the nation are struggling from being overworked and understaffed. When this happens, residents are more prone to neglect and abuse. One of the most common signs of neglect is bedsores. Bedsores, ... [Continue Reading]
Nursing home neglect
IDPH Reports 74 Nursing Homes Violating the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act
CHICAGO, IL - Throughout the United States, millions of elderly individuals live and are cared for in nursing homes. Nursing homes provide residents with the care and attention they need. Unfortunately, not even the best nursing homes provide the quality care that residents deserve. Newly ... [Continue Reading]
How Nursing Homes Attempt to Hide Abuse
CHICAGO, IL - Nursing home abuse is just one part of the larger problem with elder abuse - especially in nursing homes. As many as 5,000,000 people are affected by elder abuse each year, according to the National Council on Aging (NCOA). How Common is Nursing Home Abuse? Nursing home abuse ... [Continue Reading]
Parties That May Be Held Liable for Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
CHICAGO, IL – Nursing homes should be a haven for elderly and disabled individuals who need consistent, quality care. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Too often you hear of nursing home horror stories of neglect and abuse happening in facilities. An estimated 5 million people are affected ... [Continue Reading]
Are Unsanitary Living Conditions and Lack of Hygiene a Form of Nursing Home Neglect?
CHICAGO, IL – Many nursing home residents rely on staff members to help them with the consistent care they need. Nursing home staff members help residents bathe, feed them, help with administering medication, treat injuries, and transfer residents from their wheelchair to bed. Another key ... [Continue Reading]
Nursing home workers reach tentative deal to end strike against Infinity
CHICAGO, IL – A tentative agreement between Infinity Healthcare Management and its nursing home workers was reached on Friday after nearly 700 employees went on strike nearly two weeks ago. Hundreds of workers at 11 Illinois locations of Infinity Health Care Management nursing homes went on ... [Continue Reading]
Recognizing Signs of Nursing Home Abuse in Residents with Alzheimer’s and Dementia
CHICAGO, IL – When placing your loved one in a nursing facility, everyone hopes their loved one will be treated with the respect and compassion they deserve. Unfortunately, that’s not the reality of how some facilities are. Physical, emotional, psychological, and sexual abuse can happen to any ... [Continue Reading]
CMS Issues Memo Reaffirming Nursing Home Residents’ Right to Vote
CHICAGO, IL – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a memo affirming the continued right that nursing home residents are allowed to exercise their right to vote. The memo recognizes limitations visitors have to enter facilities to assist residents in voting; however, ... [Continue Reading]
