While some types of abuse have obvious physical signs that let others know something is wrong, emotional abuse is often overlooked and underreported. Many seniors who live in Illinois nursing homes are mentally abused and their families often have no idea what is...
Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
Signs of financial elder abuse in nursing homes
When one thinks of nursing home neglect or abuse, the immediate thought may be of physical or mental abuse. Many people aren’t aware that residents of assisted living facilities and nursing homes in Illinois can also be abused financially. Loved ones of those who live...
Nursing home abuse can affect victims’ mental health
Most Illinois families struggle with the decision to place a loved one in a nursing home. It can be difficult to turn the care of a family member over to strangers, but often it is necessary when a family is no longer equipped to take care of them. There are some...
Why some might hesitate to report neglect or abuse
Those who reside in care facilities may have a right to receive a certain standard of treatment and care. However, issues such as neglect and abuse continue to affect the lives of many nursing home residents and the fallout of such treatment could affect one’s life in...
Is your loved one being financially abused at their nursing home?
Choosing a nursing home for a loved one is a decision made with care and trust. You entrust the care of someone dear to you, expecting that organization and its staff to treat them with dignity and compassion. Unfortunately, not all nursing homes live up to these...
10 Most Common Red Flags of Nursing Home Neglect
Those who entrust the care of family members to care facilities may expect their loved ones to receive an acceptable level of treatment, but this might not always be the case in every situation. The presence of neglect remains a prevalent concern for many nursing home...
Nursing home neglect and the risks of inadequate staffing
Those who reside in care facilities might not be capable of caring for themselves and may rely on staff members to provide them with a certain standard of treatment. Unfortunately, there might be certain scenarios in which patients might be denied an acceptable level...
Civil law versus criminal law regarding nursing neglect
Your loved one who resides in an Illinois nursing home can expect his or her caregivers to provide daily care in accordance with federal and state laws, as well as the accepted safety standards of the industry. Substandard care is inexcusable. In some cases, nursing...
Falls are a common cause of injury in nursing homes
Many individuals who reside in care facilities have health conditions that may make them more prone to involvement in fall-related incidents. The risks of a fall may be greater when nursing home residents in Illinois are denied a certain standard of care. There are...
Nursing home abuse: Post-holiday realizations
Like many people in Illinois and throughout the country, you probably enjoy getting together with friends and family members for special occasions, such as a birthday or other holiday. Especially if you haven't seen your siblings or other close relatives in a long...