Author: Robert Rooth
For residents of Evanston, the thought of being in a serious car accident is a frightening one. In a beautiful college town, the possibility may seem remote. Yet in Evanston,...
Read moreAt The Rooth Law Firm, we are pleased to announce that Super Lawyers has selected our very own Attorney Robert J. Rooth as a top-rated personal injury attorney in Evanston, IL in 2021. Attorney Rooth...
Read moreMaking the choice to place your loved one in a nursing home facility was likely not an easy decision to make. As you know, not all nursing facilities are created...
Read moreWhile there are many adequate nursing homes in the U.S. that take pride in caring for our nation’s elders, there are also many inadequate facilities that do not properly care for their...
Read moreNursing home residents, as well as patients who are staying at hospitals, are often supposed to remain in a sedentary position either in a bed or wheelchair as they recover...
Read moreAre Nursing Home Residents at Risk for Malnutrition and Dehydration? Yes, elderly nursing home residents are prone to dehydration and malnutrition for a variety of reasons, including: Decreased conditioning Dementia...
Read moreFamilies often face the hard choice of placing elderly relatives in nursing homes to receive specialized care. When loved ones enter a nursing home or assisted living facility, families expect...
Read moreWhen an elderly person falls, it’s definitely a cause for concern. Even if they aren’t injured, a fall can be a sign of a more serious condition such as dehydration or vertigo. For that...
Read moreFrequently Asked Questions About Wandering and Elopement It is a common story in the news for a nursing home resident to leave the facility, leaving families worried as they search for...
Read moreWhen someone goes to the hospital for surgery, the anesthesiologist will need to determine whether it is necessary to have a breathing tube inserted or not. The tube typically goes...
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