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In the News,Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect,Personal Injury - 05 Aug 2013 by Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates

  Atrial Fibrillation Treatment Catheter Ablation A heart procedure, named a catheter ablation procedure, may be an effective alternative for treating atrial fibrillation, the leading cause of strokes in the U.S.  Generally, the procedure has been considered secondary to medication; however, recent findings indicate the procedure may be more effective than medication.

Personal Injury,Work Injury,Workers' Compensation - 05 Aug 2013 by Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates

Illinois Workers’ Compensation Book As part of a service to our clients, our prospective clients and to our friends, you are welcome to pick up a FREE copy of workers compensation trial lawyer and partner Mark Weissburg’s published book.

Back Injury,Personal Injury - 02 Aug 2013 by Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates

  Personal Injury Golf Related Injuries According to the National Golf Foundation there are just under 13 million core golfers and over 27 million golfers in the U.S. and that number continues to grow. A typical golfer will play around 35 rounds a year not including all the time they spend practicing. As the game…

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect,Personal Injury - 26 Jul 2013 by Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates

  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 - 25 Jul 2013 by Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates

  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 - 24 Jul 2013 by Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates

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 - 23 Jul 2013 by Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates

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 - 22 Jul 2013 by Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates

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 - 19 Jul 2013 by Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates

  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 - 18 Jul 2013 by Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates

  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…