Placing your aging loved one in a nursing home facility is a decision that your family undoubtedly put a lot of thought into. You sought the best establishment within your price range and hoped the staff would provide your relative with top-notch care. Unfortunately,...
Nursing Home Abuse
What are the signs of nursing home abuse?
When your elderly loved one moves into a nursing home, you expect that he or she will receive the best care possible. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse has become a regular occurrence in the past few years. The Illinois Department of Public Health reports that there...
When is nursing home neglect grounds for a civil claim?
It takes a considerable amount of trust to place a loved one in a nursing home. If you made that decision for someone in your family, it is likely that you put in a lot of time researching different facilities. You made your decision based on the needs of your loved...
When Nursing Home Injuries are the Fault of Caregivers
Every week we see headlines about nursing home abuse and neglect throughout the nation. Some of us have personal stories of how family members were neglected or injured in a nursing home. A recent case was documented in an article about three Central Illinois nursing...
Recognize the signs of elder abuse in nursing homes.
In November, the Champaign County Board approved to release all claims for 2 residents who died at nursing home located in Champaign County. You can watch the video story by clicking here:...