Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect

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....

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...

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...

Nursing homes should be places of care and comfort for elderly loved ones. However, the reality for many residents can be far from that ideal. One factor contributing to neglect in nursing homes is the issue of underpaid workers. When caregivers are not well...

Choosing a nursing home for a loved one is not an easy decision for an Illinois family. There are many things to consider when deciding which facility will best meet the needs of their loved one. One of the main concerns that a family often has when placing a loved...

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...

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...

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...

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...