Chicago Nursing Home Abuse Law Blog
Can You Sue a Nursing Home?
Elder abuse is perhaps one of the most heinous types of abuse perpetrated against frail and vulnerable victims. When families […]
Read MoreNursing Home Red Flags: How To Recognize Abuse
Many families in Illinois and nationwide rely on nursing homes to care for loved ones who can no longer live […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreNursing Home Regulation and Oversight in Illinois
As our loved ones age, we entrust nursing homes and other long-term care facilities with the responsibility of providing the […]
Read MoreNursing Home Residents’ Rights
Nursing home residents have certain rights, regardless of age or medical condition. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) […]
Read MoreHow To Ensure Your Relative Is Receiving the Best Care 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 […]
Read MoreVideo 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 […]
Read MoreRecognizing 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 […]
Read MoreHow 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 […]
Read MoreTips 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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