Sometimes we all need a little help. An older or disabled person may need the kind of assistance that is primarily offered in long-term care facilities and nursing homes. For instance, Mary’s [...]
Many of us have visited or worked in long-term care facilities and seen conditions ranging from home-like to horrible. In some cases, elderly residents face exploitation, neglect, and abuse. Even [...]
Whether you or a loved one live in a long-term care facility, you need to understand how to recognize signs of nursing home neglect. It’s not always easy to spot. However, proper care is critical [...]
Alice was frustrated. She had known that moving into a nursing home meant losing some of her independence. However, Alice felt the nursing home had gone too far. She felt many emotions, including [...]
After carefully choosing and vetting a nursing home, Marge’s family moved her in. Of course, they were relieved that she would be safer because someone would be with her all the time. However, [...]
When you move someone into a nursing home, you usually will complete and sign paperwork. In fact, nursing homes often include mandatory arbitration agreements in their contracts with residents. [...]
Before moving a loved one to a nursing home, it’s a good idea to check out the facility. However, the average person may not know what to look for in a nursing facility or who regulates Illinois [...]
After reading several horror stories about nursing homes, Karen was concerned. She had recently moved her mother, Louise, into a nearby facility. Karen wanted to know if her mom’s nursing home [...]
While choosing a nursing home, you may look at licenses and certificates. For example, does the home have a long-term care facility license? You may also look at the latest state inspection [...]
Joanna visited her mother, Mary, frequently after moving her to a nursing home. She wanted to make sure Mary received the best care. However, after a few months, Joanna noticed something seemed [...]
