Deciding to move a loved one into a nursing home is always challenging. However, it’s a decision many families face. About 1.3 million people reside in nursing homes in the United States alone, and this number is expected to grow significantly as the population ages....
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Medication mistakes: When your doctor prescribes something you’re allergic to
Receiving the right medication is crucial for your health and well-being. However, sometimes doctors can make mistakes, even with the best intentions. You might find yourself in a situation where your physician prescribes a medication you're allergic to. This...
What factors contribute to the risk of birth injuries?
The joy of welcoming a new child can quickly turn to worry when birth injuries occur. Parents often feel overwhelmed and unsure of where to turn. Understanding the factors that lead to these injuries is crucial for families seeking answers and support. Various...
Poor hygiene can mean nursing home neglect
Elderly residents in nursing homes often rely on staff for assistance with daily tasks like bathing, dressing and toileting, which although basic, are crucial in preventing infections, skin breakdown and other health problems. These residents, with weakened immune...
What are the dangers of reckless driving?
Reckless driving tears lives apart in seconds, leaving victims to face a storm of pain, medical bills and lost wages. Chicago's busy streets see far too many accidents due to careless drivers who ignore the rules of the road. This blog explains the risks of reckless...
What are unsafe habits that may lead to truck accidents?
Some drivers may find it daunting to share the road with trucks and other bigger cars. It can be intimidating to drive near them since a collision with such vehicles may have fatal consequences. Unsafe driving actions are contributing factors in most of the fatal...
Medical malpractice: what patients should know
Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor or another health care professional causes injuries to patients due to errors or negligence. Mistakes in treatment, health management or diagnosis can cause these negligent actions. Those affected by these errors may seek...
What information should you collect after a collision?
A collision's aftermath can be confusing and disorienting, causing you to forget what you should do right after the crash. In the moment, it is vital to focus on seeking medical care, especially if you or other parties sustained injuries. Additionally, gathering and...
Watch for these red flags when choosing a nursing home
When someone becomes incapable of caring for themselves, their loved ones are often faced with the difficult decision of choosing an appropriate Illinois nursing home. Placing a loved one in a nursing home is never an easy decision, but it’s often in the best interest...
Safely navigating around large trucks
Small passenger vehicles will often need to pass or drive behind large trucks when traveling on Illinois roadways. Semi-trucks are more challenging to drive than a standard vehicle and truck drivers have a limited line of vision which is why drivers of smaller...
