Nursing Home Neglect

Our state's most vulnerable citizens need to be protected. For many Illinois families, placing their beloved elderly and disabled family members in nursing homes and group homes is their best option. These institutions, which are regulated by the state, carry the...

Some individuals who have been placed in a nursing home may find it tough enough to get by. Their day-to-day lives may drastically change upon moving in, and contact with their family members may be reduced. While these changes can certainly be disheartening, they are...

Many Illinois residents are surprised to hear that the institution where their elderly loved ones reside, or perhaps their own family member, is the subject of a nursing home neglect or nursing home abuse investigation. While regulators may interview nursing home...

Utilizing the services provided by a nursing home seem straightforward. An elderly loved one is registered to reside there, and he or she is given the nutrition, supervision and medical care needed to keep him or her healthy and safe. Yet, behind the scenes, there are...

If you or your elderly loved one are in a nursing home, then you may struggle with the idea of full-time care being provided by a complete stranger. Fortunately, administrative rules and laws regulate how these health care professionals act in an attempt to ensure...

When Chicago-area residents place their elderly loved ones in a nursing home, they rightfully expect them to be adequately cared for. This means receiving proper nutrition, supervision, and medication management. Although nursing home professionals should be educated...

The nursing home industry is sprawling and profitable, and for good reason. These institutions provide a service without which many Illinois residents would have a difficult time caring for their elderly loved ones while maintaining their employment and income. Though...

A significant number of Illinois residents live in long-term care facilities, often referred to as nursing homes. Across America, an estimated 3.2 million individuals live in these facilities, where they and their loved ones expect to receive the care and supervision...

We all need help at one point or another over the course of our lives. Fortunately, there are many services and institutions that can step in to give us hand. Amongst these is nursing homes. When our elderly loved ones need care and we are unable to devote the time...

Tragically, nursing home neglect and abuse exists in our communities. As illustrated over previous posts here, nursing home neglect can take many forms, and oftentimes it is not discovered until it is too late. Once it is discovered, many victims are left with serious...