Category: Nursing Home Abuse
Malnutrition and dehydration in nursing homes are a growing concern for both nursing home residents and healthcare professionals. Malnutrition occurs when an individual does not get enough of the proper...
Read moreWhen it’s time for our loved ones to require more care than we can provide at home, we want to ensure they are safe and well-cared for. Choosing a nursing...
Read moreIf you suspect your loved one suffers from nursing home neglect, you have options for reporting it. The Illinois Department of Public Health investigates claims of abuse and neglect. This...
Read moreNursing home residents rely on caregivers for daily care and safety. At some facilities, those needs go unmet. This neglect causes emotional distress and often results in serious injuries or...
Read moreNursing home abuse can affect any of our loved ones, despite how clean, organized, or friendly a nursing home might seem. Unfortunately, nursing abuse cases are all too common, with...
Read moreNursing homes operate under a defined duty of care. Licensed facilities staff trained and certified workers who hold legal authority to perform their roles. These requirements stem from the Nursing...
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...
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