In the News,Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect,Personal Injury - September 27, 2013

On September 19, 2013, Alzheimer’s Disease International released its world report on the analysis of long-term care for those with dementia.  It highlights the future of medical care for people with dementia, a global issue that requires action now. Dr. Martin Prince of King’s College stated in his report on the future of long-term care…

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect,Personal Injury - September 24, 2013

  Caring for Aging Parents The senior generation grew up in a time when people did not discuss mental health.  Depression and anxiety carry a stigma that the elder population fears.  Unfortunately, depression and anxiety, among other mental sicknesses, is very common in nursing home residents. To cope with your loved one who is suffering…

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect,Personal Injury - September 13, 2013

  Facts About Elder Abuse

In the News,Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect,Personal Injury - September 5, 2013

Illinois ranks near the bottom in nursing home quality of care, reports Families for Better Care, a Florida-based nursing home resident advocacy group. The group published the nation’s first-ever state-by-state nursing home report card by analyzing eight federal measures to gauge nursing home quality.  Illinois’s nursing home care was so bad that the state managed…

In the News,Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect,Personal Injury - September 5, 2013

Nursing home residents rely heavily on the furniture provided at a nursing facility.  Back pain, arthritis, decreased mobility, and unstable gait are common plights of aging citizens. Also, many members of the aging community find joy in displaying pictures of family members on shelves and looking at personal memorabilia on side tables.  The furniture in…

Catastrophic Injury,Personal Injury - September 4, 2013

September is designated as National Pain Awareness Month. The purpose of Pain Awareness Month is to bring attention to the very real physical suffering of an estimated 75 million Americans and to highlight the need for research and new, innovative treatment options. Pain touches everyone at one time or another. Pain does not discriminate; however,…