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The staff at a nursing home or long-term care facility has a duty to exercise reasonable care for the safety of each resident that lives at the facility. When a resident falls, it is a likely sign of abuse at the nursing...

When nursing home residents get hurt as a result of inadequate wandering and elopement prevention safeguards, it may be a sign of nursing home abuse or neglect, or even inadequate staffing.  Luckily, with advances in technology, there is a myriad of tools...

Weight loss, malnutrition, and dehydration remain some of the most serious issues affecting nursing homes nationwide. Many facilities limit food choices at mealtime, with menus set in advance. Staffing shortages also lead to rushed meals, so residents fail to eat...

Dementia, incontinence, diabetes, and limited mobility caused by physical pain or disability are all risk factors for bedsores. Bedsores often occur in nursing homes and long-term care situations. They are often an indication of nursing home abuse or neglect and should be...

If your loved one lives in a nursing home, he or she is not immune to malnutrition or dehydration by any means. In fact, various reports show that up to 85 percent of elderly individuals in nursing homes suffer from some form...

If you suffer an injury or a loved one experiences nursing home abuse, selecting the right attorney takes careful thought. For 47 years, Robert J. Rooth has focused his practice on representing injured victims and their families. Through Chicago personal...

A study published in Geriatrics and Aging found that older adults face a higher risk of dehydration due to changes in body water levels and a reduced sense of thirst. It also noted that common signs of dehydration may not...

One of the most common sources of injury sustained by nursing home residents is an accidental fall.  Many factors can contribute to an increased risk of a fall.  Some factors are resident-related, such as the resident’s mental capacity (whether the resident...