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Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Join attorneys Michael Carter and Jeffrey Schlapp of Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates, Ltd each week as they answer your submitted questions about nursing home care. Find out about ways in which you can prevent abuse and neglect and ensure your loved ones receive the dignified care they deserve.
- Week 17 - "Dementia " [ Jeffrey Schlapp ]
"My mother lives in a nursing home and she wanders around all day because she has dementia. I'm afraid she'll walk out of the facility. What can I do?"
- Week 16 - "Are Bed Rails a Restraint?" [ Jeffrey Schlapp ]
"The nursing home where my dad lives leaves the bed rails up when he is in bed. Is this considered a form of restraint?"
- Week 15 - "Responsiblity for Nursing Home Bills" [ Jeffrey Schlapp ]
"My mother requires nursing home placement and the facility has asked that I sign the admission contract on her behalf. Does this mean I'm responsible for paying her bills?"
- Week 14 - "Redness on Heels" [ Jeffrey Schlapp ]
"My mother has had recent redness on her heels. Should I be worried?"
- Week 13 - "Nursing Home for Rehab" [ Jeffrey Schlapp ]
"My father was told he will stay in a nursing home for a short time when he leaves the hospital to have physical rehab before going home. What questions should I ask the facility?"
- Week 12 - "Running out of Medicare Days" [ Jeffrey Schlapp ]
"My mother's roommate was told she had to leave the nursing home because her Medicare days would run out and she can't afford to pay."
- Week 11 - "Federal vs. State Regulations" [ Jeffrey Schlapp ]
"Are nursing homes regulated by the Federal Government or just the state of Illinois?"
- Week 10 - "Danger While Walking" [ Jeffrey Schlapp ]
"My father is in a nursing home and appears to be unbalanced when he walks. I'm afraid he might fall."
- Week 9 - "Weight Loss / Proper Diet" [ Jeffrey Schlapp ]
"My mother seems to be losing weight since being in the nursing home. What can I do to make sure she is receiving proper diet?"
- Week 8 - "Physician's Visits" [ Jeffrey Schlapp ]
"My mother is in a nursing home and has not been seen by her physician in 3 months."
- Week 7 - "Family Council" [ Jeffrey Schlapp ]
"Can a family council really affect change for better care?"
- Week 6 - "Physical / Mental Decline" [ Jeffrey Schlapp ]
"My mother's physical and mental condition is declining. How can I ask for aggressive action?"
- Week 5 - "Obtaining Records" [ Jeffrey Schlapp ]
"I've asked several times to see my mother's record and still no response. Do I have rights?"
- Week 4 - "Medicare Coverage" [ Jeffrey Schlapp ]
"My father needs nursing home care when he gets out of the hospital. Does Medicare cover this?"
- Week 3 - "Visitation Restrictions" [ Michael Carter & Jeff Schlapp ]
"I get off work in the evening and my father's nursing home doesn't allow visitors after 8 pm. Can they impose such strict visitation times?"
- Week 2 - "Nursing Home Falls" [ Michael Carter & Jeff Schlapp ]
"The nursing home staff takes my mother's walker away and keeps giving her a wheelchair instead. As a result, she's falling. What can I do?"
- Week 1 - "Liability Coverage" [ Michael Carter & Jeff Schlapp ]
"I've heard nursing homes in our state are not required to carry liability insurance, so most don't. Is this true?
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