In the News,Personal Injury - October 3, 2013
A new study, published on September 30, 2013, suggests that middle-aged women with lots of stress are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease down the road. The study conducted by a group of Swedish psychiatrists and phyisiologists examined a sample of 800 women born in 1914, 1918, 1922, and 1930. It measured how certain psychosocial…
In the News,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…
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…
In the News,Personal Injury - August 29, 2013
“This is a historic agreement, one that will make sure that former NFL players who need and deserve compensation will receive it, and that will promote safety for players at all levels of football.,” said former United States District Judge Layn Phillips, the court-appointed mediator in the concussion related lawsuits brought on by more than…
Personal Injury - August 20, 2013
Resident Rights: Discussing Quality of Life Nursing homes and long-term care facilities are required to respond to the opinions of residents or family groups. Nursing home administrators may not discourage any kind of group meetings among residents. Doing so is a violation of residents’ rights. If a group of residents would like to gather to…
Personal Injury - August 14, 2013
Elder Care Services Physical therapy, occupational therapy and mental health rehabilitative services for mental illness and mental retardation are examples of specialized rehabilitative services. If specialized rehabilitative are required in the resident’s comprehensive plan of care, the nursing home must provide the required services or obtain the required services from an outside resource from…
In the News,Personal Injury - August 14, 2013
Illinois Nursing Home Neglect Illinois ranked near the bottom for nursing home care quality, in fact it is so bad that they managed to only have one passing grade. Brian Lee, the executive group director of Families for Better Care, a Florida-based nursing home resident advocacy group, stated, “Illinois represents what’s terribly wrong with…
In the News,Personal Injury - August 12, 2013
Chicago Bed Sores Lawyer Infection Leads to Leg Amputation Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates nursing home department negotiated a favorable settlement for a client whose brief stay in a nursing home resulted in a tragic leg amputation. The client contracted bacteria in his left foot while staying in the rehabilitation department of the facility. Nurses…
In the News,Personal Injury - August 9, 2013
Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care Prevention: Later Retirement Seniors who retire later in life may be less likely to develop Alzheimer’s. A study has linked later retirement to a decreased risk of developing Alzheimer’s. This is compelling news to the aging community, many of whom will experience the disease in the coming years. Alzheimer’s is the…
