Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect,Personal Injury - July 26, 2013

  Bed Sores Pressure ulcers, also referred to as pressure sores or bedsores, are injuries to skin and underlying tissues that result from prolonged pressure on the skin.1  Pressure ulcers often develop on skin that covers bony areas of the body including the heels, ankles, buttocks, or hips. Pressure ulcers can be alleviated and potentially…

In the News,Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect,Personal Injury - July 25, 2013

  Mental Capacity Retention in Elderly Mental Capacity Study A recent study that compared a group of elders born 15 years apart revealed that elders might be retaining their mental capacity, despite old age.

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

Protecting the Vulnerable From Abuse and Neglect If you have witnessed the abuse of an elderly person or are concerned that someone you know is being abused or neglected, report it to the Elder Abuse Hotline in Illinois at (866) 800-1409. Then, call a Chicago nursing home abuse attorney for legal assistance. Elder abuse is…

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect,Personal Injury - July 23, 2013

Nursing Home Abuse: Physical Restraints Physical Restraints The use of physical restraints is a source of concern for nursing home families, loved ones, and advocates for residents.  “Physical restraints” are defined as any manual method or physical or mechanical device, material, or equipment attached or adjacent to the resident’s body that the individual cannot remove…

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect,Personal Injury - July 22, 2013

Hot Temperatures Dangerous for Elderly A new study from the Harvard School of Public Health found that even a 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit increase in temperature during the summer can increase death rates for elderly people who have a chronic health condition.1 One health risk posed to the elderly as a result of rising temperatures is…

FAQ,In the News,Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect,Personal Injury - July 19, 2013

  Nursing Home Activities are Important Get Involved Adjusting to a new environment is a challenge that everyone faces. For nursing home residents, the adjustment is especially challenging. Because their lifestyle requires significant dependence on others, many of them strangers, nursing home residents may experience a period uneasiness during their first few weeks after being…

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect,Personal Injury - July 18, 2013

  How Can I Ensure a Positive Visit to a Loved One in a Nursing Home? Visiting your loved one in a nursing home is fundamental to sustaining their general health. Studies show that the more connected the elderly are with others, the better they will fare on tests of memory and cognition.1 Committing to…

In the News,Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect,Personal Injury - July 16, 2013

  Nursing Home Rights How Can I Make Nursing Home Care Reform Better in Illinois? Legislation reform is one of the primary ways to respond to the inadequate care practices of nursing homes. The treatment of residents will likely improve substantially if the federal and state regulations are responsive to abusive and neglectful behavior occurring…

In the News,Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect,Personal Injury - July 12, 2013

Elder Abuse Every year an estimated 2.1 million older Americans are victims of elder abuse, neglect or exploitation. Combating this requires efforts on state, local, and national levels. Abuse affects all seniors and spans every socio-economic class, culture, and ethnic background.

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect,Personal Injury - July 25, 2005

  Senior Neglect and Abuse More the Norm, Not the Exception The nightmare of senior neglect and abuse is real for the defenseless. Tens of thousands suffer physical and emotional abuse, abandonment and neglect. They face life-threatening infection (sepsis) from sores left unattended in a pool of human waste, and are intentionally over-sedated through the…