Long-term care facilities that cater to the elderly and the immobile have a difficult job to do. It takes hard work and compassion to provide the care and treatments these patients/residents require. Sadly, there are many facilities that hire workers who are not in the business of “caring” which ... [Continue Reading]
Nursing home neglect
The Nursing Home Industry is Seeking Relief from Being Penalized for Misconduct
The nursing home industry has spoken and asked for Medicare to shift their penalty protocols to help provide the industry with some relief. And surprisingly enough, President Trump seems to be answering their request. The New York Times has reported that the Trump administration “is scaling back the ... [Continue Reading]
How to Choose the Right Caregiver for Your Elderly Loved One
If you have come to terms that now is the time that your elderly loved one receives their regular care from a home health care company or in a long-term care facility, you want to be sure you place them in the right hands. But, how do you know which company or facility is licensed and qualified to ... [Continue Reading]
I Think My Loved One is Being Abused or Neglected in a Nursing Home. Who Can Help Me?
While the state of Illinois requires that its professionals report nursing home abuse and/or neglect, not always do they take the necessary measures to do so. Unfortunately, many cases of elder abuse go unnoticed and unaddressed. However, you have the power with the right Chicago nursing home abuse ... [Continue Reading]
What Does Nursing Home Neglect Look Like?
If your loved one is in a nursing home in Chicago, IL, you probably visit them regularly to check in, and spend quality time with them and stay on top of their living conditions, right? While things may appear to be going well, it is important to be aware of what’s going on under the surface. ... [Continue Reading]
When May a Bruise Be a Sign of Neglect?
Nursing home abuse and neglect is a serious matter and it is vital you become aware of how to recognize when a loved is being harmed. ... [Continue Reading]
Client’s Moving Testimonial About Her Mom’s Death in a Nursing Home
Sylvia’s mom had died suddenly and she and her family didn’t know what to do. The nursing home caring for Sylvia’s mom wasn’t giving Sylvia’s family any answers. The doctors treating Sylvia’s mom in her final days said that her mom had the highest levels of dehydration. Sylvia’s ... [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]