Older people in Chicago, Illinois, often find themselves in need of caregivers. That need may result in them moving into a nursing home. Unfortunately nursing home abuse, along with abuse of older people in other situations, is appallingly common.Worldwide,...
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$1 million settlement reached in Lombard day care death
No amount of money can bring back a child who has died unnecessarily. However, sometimes the only recourse that parents have is to file a civil lawsuit against those responsible for the tragedy.A Chicago-area family has accepted a $1 million wrongful death settlement...
When nursing home residents go missing
Wandering and elopement are serious concerns for the families of some Illinois nursing home residents, particularly those who suffer from dementia. Are enough safety precautions in place to prevent elderly and disabled adults from going missing?In April, the Chicago...
Nursing homes must protect residents from Summer heat
When adult daughters and sons arrange for their parents to live in a Chicago, Illinois, nursing home, they presume that the basics, like food, water and temperature control will be taken care of by the staff of the facility. Any failure on the part of the staff to...
Sexual abuse has no place in nursing homes
Making the decision to place a loved one in a nursing home or long-term care facility is never easy. But the decision is often mitigated by the idea that your loved one will receive a level of care and supervision that you and your family are not able to provide.So,...
What are key considerations for home pool safety?
Having a home pool can be a lot of fun for the family whose home it is at and their friends. However, if pool safety is not taken care of, there can be dangerous accidents with corresponding premises liability. Correspondingly, it is important to address some...