Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

While entrusting the care of a loved one to a care facility can be an intimidating decision to make, it may also be the best path to providing for this person’s needs. However, while care facilities may boast the ability to provide a certain quality of care, things...

It’s impossible for you to keep watch ’round the clock over your loved one in a nursing home. In fact, your inability to be present 24/7 was undoubtedly part of the reason you and your family determined that the time had come for your parent to transition to fully...

While individuals who reside in care facilities may rely on staff members to provide them with a certain quality of care, things might not always work out as intended. Lack of proper care could expose care facility residents to numerous health concerns, some of which...

If your loved one is in a nursing home, they may have multiple or severe health concerns requiring treatment and supervision. Unfortunately, this doesn't always happen. Sometimes, a person can experience neglect or abuse in a nursing home.  If you are worried that...