Chicago Nursing Home Abuse Law Blog

on April 15, 2023
How To Recognize Abuse in a Nursing Home

Many families in Illinois and nationwide rely on nursing homes to care for loved ones who can no longer live […]

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on March 13, 2023
The Responsibilities of Nursing Homes

Nursing homes and other long-term care facilities play a crucial role in the lives of many elderly and vulnerable individuals […]

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on March 1, 2023
Nursing Home Regulation and Oversight

As our loved ones age, we entrust nursing homes and other long-term care facilities with the responsibility of providing the […]

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on February 10, 2023
Nursing Home Residents’ Rights

Nursing home residents have certain rights, regardless of age or medical condition. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) […]

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on January 1, 2023
Ensure Good Care for Your Relative in a Nursing Home

Moving your loved one into a nursing home can be scary and stressful. You know it’ll be good for them […]

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on December 1, 2022
Video Surveillance in Illinois Nursing Homes

In Illinois, legislators recently passed a law allowing the use of surveillance cameras in nursing home rooms as a measure […]

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on November 1, 2022
Recognizing the Warning Signs of Bed Sores

Decubitus ulcers, also known as “pressure ulcers” or “bed sores,” can result from extended pressure against the skin over bony […]

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on October 1, 2022
How Quickly Can Bedsores Develop on a Nursing Home Patient?

Bedsores are also known as decubitus ulcers or pressure ulcers. They can happen when an individual is immobile. An ulcer […]

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on September 1, 2022
Tips for Families of Nursing Home Residents

Deciding it’s time to move a loved one into a nursing home is one of the most difficult and scary […]

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Written by Karlin, Fleisher & Falkenberg, LLC Last Updated : February 5, 2016