Nursing Homes Are Breeding Grounds for this Fatal Fungus
A drug-resistant and deadly fungus called Candida auris is spreading in Illinois nursing homes, making it important for staff to take preventative measures to stop outbreaks. This fungus resists most...
View ArticleSecond Wave of COVID Hits Illinois Nursing Homes
Illinois nursing homes were especially hard-hit during the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic, and a new outbreak has been ongoing during the fall. While the government has taken proactive...
View ArticleThe Dangers of Bed Rails in Nursing Homes
The use of bed rails in nursing homes has led to severe injuries and death. Bed rails are used to increase independence and keep elderly patients from falling out of bed. However, unsafe bed rails can...
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As the COVID Pandemic Rages On, Nursing Home Neglect Is Taking Lives...
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in thousands of nursing home fatalities. Many deaths have been blamed on neglect and lack of proper care caused by understaffing and overwhelmed staff and...
View ArticleIncreased Mortality Rates at Private Equity-Owned Nursing Homes
Private-equity companies are acquiring nursing homes across the country and creating high mortality rates for facility residents. Private Equity-Owned Nursing Homes Over the last decade, nearly 2,000...
View ArticleWhen Nurses Help Residents End Their Lives in Illinois Nursing Homes
Illinois does not currently enforce state dignity laws which make it possible for terminally ill patients to end suffering through assisted suicide. What Are Dignity Laws? In recent years, many...
View ArticleWhat You Should Know About Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Nursing Homes
Nursing home residents are especially vulnerable to community-acquired pneumonia which can lead to serious infections, prolonged illness, and death. Community-Acquired Pneumonia Community-acquired...
View ArticleThere’s No Place Like Home: Millions Waitlisted for Home Health Care in America
Many American seniors assert that they want to stay in their homes as they age, but aging in place may not be an option for millions of elderly adults due to a shortage of home health care services...
View ArticleBiden’s Job Plan: Is New Funding for Home Health Care on the Horizon?
Under President Biden’s new jobs plan, increased spending for home healthcare is proposed for elderly adults and people with disabilities. Home Health Care Gets a Boost in Funding As baby boomers...
View ArticleBedsore Life Expectancy: What You Should Know
Bedsores are a common sign of nursing home neglect and family members should take quick action once their presence is discovered. They occur when there is unrelieved pressure on the skin and can lead...
View ArticleA Look Inside Chicago’s Worst Nursing Homes
At least 20 Chicago skilled nursing facilities were flagged and cited for health and safety violations that pose injury risks to patients. How Safe are Chicago Nursing Homes? Illinois nursing home...
View ArticleIsolation in Nursing Homes Over the Holidays Could Be Deadly
With COVID-19 mandates in place that limit nursing home visitors during the pandemic, residents are facing a silent health threat for the holidays – social isolation. Nursing Home Residents Facing...
View ArticleShould You Request an Autopsy When Your Loved One Dies in a Nursing Home?
In cases of suspicious nursing home deaths, requesting an autopsy may help surviving family members prove the cause of a loved one’s death and eliminate the possibility of abuse and neglect....
View ArticleIs Nursing Home Reform on the Horizon?
Illinois lawmakers are advocating for nursing home reforms that protect residents, increase wages for staff, and allow residents to see loved ones. Nursing Home Reforms Illinois nursing homes have a...
View ArticleThe Workforce Crisis Continues in Illinois Nursing Homes
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a crisis in Illinois nursing homes caused by insufficient staffing, poor retention of qualified nurses, a lack of proper job training, and low wages. Nursing Home...
View ArticleIn-Home Care: Was Your Loved One Abused or Neglected?
In a recent Kaiser Health investigation, reports show that hundreds of in-home hospice patients and their families have been abandoned by hospice caregivers. Hospice Patients Abandoned Hospice care is...
View ArticleWho Is Liable When another Resident Causes Your Loved One to Die in a Nursing...
When nursing home residents are injured or killed by other residents, the liability falls on the nursing home. State and federal laws require nursing homes to ensure the safety of all residents under...
View ArticleHow To Report Nursing Home Negligence
Nursing home negligence can be reported through national and state organizations, local law enforcement, regional help hotlines, a long-term care ombudsman, and medical professionals. Nursing Home...
View ArticleHow To Sue a Nursing Home for Neglect
When nursing home neglect causes injuries, family members can file a personal injury negligence lawsuit in civil court to recover damages for a variety of expenses. Filing a Nursing Home Lawsuit...
View ArticleHow Much Is a Nursing Home Abuse Case Worth?
In the United States, the average lawsuit for nursing home abuse settles out of court for approximately $406,000, but a successful court trial can have even a higher payout. When physical and...
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