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Sexual abuse in care homes and nursing facilities affects too many people. It often stays hidden or unspoken until the harm becomes severe. This article explains common forms of abuse and signs you should watch for to protect vulnerable people...

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 nutrients to support their body’s needs, while dehydration is caused...

Cycling serves as recreation, sport, and transportation in Evanston and across the North Shore. Despite its popularity, bicycle accidents and injuries occur often. Cyclists have clear rights after a crash and can pursue personal injury legal services in Illinois when...

For those who call Evanston home, we know it as a wonderful place to live, work and enjoy the many activities it has to offer. Unfortunately, whether on busier streets such as Green Bay Road, or quiet residential neighborhoods, automobile...

When 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 home is a big decision and one that deserves careful...

Nursing 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 an estimated 15,000 abuse cases reported in 2020 alone. If...

Nursing 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 Home Reform Act, which sets clear care standards residents expect...

Prescription medications designed to decrease your blood’s ability to clot are called anticoagulants, or less accurately, blood thinners. However, anticoagulants don’t actually denature your blood. Instead, they work to suppress production of certain liver proteins (cofactors) responsible for promoting the...

What is an Anticoagulation Drug? These are a set of medications which are designed to help people who are at risk for developing blood clots. The premise behind the medications is they “thin” the blood to avoid over-clotting. These drugs...