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Older adults who move into nursing homes often resent the restrictions that nursing homes place on their daily lives and the requirement to live in an unfamiliar location. Many older adults joke about leaving the facilities where they live, but even the most...
Reduced mobility is a common challenge as people grow older. Energy levels overall tend to decline with age, leading to a naturally more sedentary lifestyle. Medical challenges may exacerbate this phenomenon. Older adults experiencing joint pain, a change in their...
Families who move their loved ones into nursing homes expect them to receive proper support. The demands of their own families and careers can prevent them from providing the support an aging adult requires for health and safety. Most people living in nursing homes...
Nursing homes provide a valuable service. However, it is natural to have concerns about the well-being of already vulnerable loved ones who reside in them. Recent horror tales of poor conditions, extreme neglect and horrific abuse trickling into the news and through...
As individuals age, their bones often become brittle. They also tend to develop balance problems, lose visual acuity and have diminished muscle mass. Each of these can contribute to slips, trips and falls. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and...
Some of our community’s most vulnerable members may suffer various types of abuse in nursing homes. Even though these facilities are supposed to provide care that meets certain standards, residents all too often fall victim to mistreatment by those charged with their...
When an older person struggling with daily tasks relies on nursing home staff, abuse can leave them feeling isolated and anxious. Understanding the issues surrounding unsafe nursing homes and how to spot them can help you protect your elderly loved ones. Avoidance...
Knowing how to investigate nursing home abuse can help protect your elderly loved one’s right to live in a safe, secure environment. It can also help them recover damages for the abuse suffered. Start your investigation by examining your loved one and documenting any...
When you place a loved one in a nursing home or other long-term care facility, you expect them to be taken care of with compassion and dignity. Illinois nursing homes are legally responsible for the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of their residents....
As loved ones age, they may need more care than you or an in-home nurse is capable of offering. Nursing homes are an option that grants them community and aid without restricting their freedom excessively. However, not all nursing homes provide the same level of...