The nursing home environment can be problematic. While they are supposed to protect elderly and vulnerable people, nursing homes also have the potential to isolate them, creating dependency and separation from society. This has the potential to impact loneliness,...
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Who is liable after a fall on a staircase?
Staircases can be one of the most common places where people fall, especially when using a particular staircase for the first time. While we might be used to using the staircase in our home and be prepared for any of the uneven steps, using a staircase in an...
Neglect is a common form of elder abuse
When you have a loved one who resides in an Illinois nursing home, you will want to know that he or she is being cared for properly. Though you may try to ensure this by making regular visits, perhaps you see something in the nursing home that suggests your loved one...
Bedsores: A sign that your loved one is in trouble
When you chose a nursing home for your loved one, it was with care and concern for his or her health. You knew you wanted to place your family member in a facility with adequate staffing and where professional care is provided.You recently noticed a sore that has...
Is technology in cars really making them safer?
Some technological advancements in automotive engineering have certainly made cars safer than they used to be. There is no doubt that airbags save lives and backup cameras help people avoid accidents.However, experts do warn that all technology, as helpful as it may...
Be on the lookout for pedestrians this spring season
With spring upon us in the Chicago area, there are more and more people out and about. Whether they are on foot, on bicycles or on skateboards, you need to be as alert as possible when driving. Pedestrians usually have the right of way, but that doesn't mean you can't...
Recovering spinal cord medical costs after an accident
Being involved in a serious car accident has the potential to change your life forever. If you or a loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury as the result of a car accident, it may take years of costly rehabilitation treatment in order for them to make a near or...
Can you spot the telltale signs of nursing home abuse?
Before picking a nursing home for your elderly parents, you do your homework.You read nursing home reviews. You check online publications. You find other people whose loved ones are in the homes, and you interview them. You take multiple tours, and you drop by...