Nursing Home Neglect Or Abuse

While coronavirus has claimed the lives of more than 90,000 long-term care residents, tens of thousands of residents have died for different reasons. A majority of these deaths are because of pandemic-related neglect. Burned-out workers have been unable to give...

One of the most difficult times in life occurs when it becomes clear that one or both of your parents are no longer capable of caring for themselves at home. Maybe they are becoming frail and have injured themselves. Perhaps they are at great risk for falling or other...

Leaving one's house in order to take residency in a Chicago nursing home can be an intimidating process. Without having the comforts of one's own home to enjoy on a daily basis, one can face challenges and difficulties that can significantly affect their freedoms....

Nursing home abuse and neglect are problems for some individuals who rely on care facilities to provide them with support during times of need. Chicago residents who personally experience harm due to nursing home abuse or neglect, or who believe that loved ones may be...

Not many Chicago residents are willing to give up their independence. Having one's own home, the ability to drive, and the power to make decisions for one's self are all capacities that some people take for granted. When illness, injury, or other ailments force a...

The decision to enter a nursing home is never easy for an individual or his or her family. All throughout the greater Chicago area, families are struggling with how to best handle the medical and care decisions of their loved ones with special needs. If and when an...

Bed sores can result from prolonged pressure placed on a small area of a person's body. Chicago residents who are unable to move on their own and who spend long periods of time sitting or in bed can develop these painful and sometimes dangerous wounds. Just as any...

Prescription drugs often come with warning labels that explain how the drugs should be administered. Some prescriptions cannot be taken with food; others must be taken on a full stomach. Some cannot be taken with certain other drugs. For a Chicago resident who must...

Every year thousands of complaints are lodged with the Illinois Department of Public Health regarding alleged nursing home abuse and neglect. Nursing homes provide care for senior citizens and other individuals with diminished physical and mental capacities who need...

One reason that Chicago residents find themselves in nursing homes and care facilities is because they face challenges with regard to taking care of themselves. Some individuals suffer physical injuries that prevent them from living self-sufficient lives, while others...