Losing a loved one in a nursing home setting is not only emotionally devastating but also often comes with a heavy burden of unanswered questions and concerns. Families grapple with grief while trying to understand what...

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Navigating through a personal injury lawsuit should start with a clear understanding of its timeline. This is vital whether dealing with a car accident, a slip-and-fall incident, or any injury resulting from negligence....

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When we entrust the care of our loved ones to a nursing home, we expect them to be provided with the utmost attention and safety. However, instances of nursing home elopement — when a resident leaves the facility without...

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[caption id="attachment_1814" align="alignnone" width="2560"] Nurse holding hand of patient[/caption] Sepsis, a potentially life-threatening condition caused by the body's response to an infection, can lead to tissue damage,...

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Nursing home neglect is a serious and sadly prevalent issue in the United States. When families in Illinois suspect that their loved ones might be experiencing neglect or abuse in a nursing home, they have the right, and the...

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Signs of Nursing Home Abuse

December 01, 2023

The vulnerable nature of elderly individuals, combined with the enclosed environment of nursing homes, can sometimes create a breeding ground for abuse.   Warning Signs of Physical Abuse in Nursing Homes Unexplained...

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Nursing Home Dehydration

October 23, 2023

Muscle serves as the body's primary reservoir of water, making up about 60% of the adult human body. However, as people age, their muscle mass decreases, bringing this percentage down to only about 50%. Dehydration is common in...

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Sexual abuse, a form of nursing home abuse and maltreatment defined as "any nonconsensual sexual contact," remains a deeply concerning and often unacknowledged issue within nursing homes. Regrettably, it is the least reported...

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Did you know that over 200,000 accidents occurred on the roads of Illinois in 2020 alone? Car accidents at the most dangerous intersections in Illinois can be traumatic and have severe consequences, often leaving those involved...

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Unsurprisingly, errors in administering medications to older adults occur in nursing homes, with the increasing number of residents admitted into long-term care facilities in recent years. Unfortunately, these mistakes can cause...

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