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Pressure ulcers, also known as bedsores, are very common in extended care facilities and nursing homes. The federal government asserts that those who live in nursing homes should not develop bedsores. The sores will not develop on the body unless a resident has a critical condition or is not receiving proper care. If you…

Illinois residents may suspect that their loved ones are victims of nursing home abuse, but they’re not exactly sure if what they’re witnessing is actually abuse or something innocent. Nursing home abuse often goes undetected because the victims are unwilling or unable to speak for themselves. Noticing and immediately responding to signs of nursing…

As people grow older, they are more likely to suffer from illnesses such as skin infections. These infections are preventable, and in most cases treatable. Unfortunately, when a nursing home isn’t providing quality care, the illness may get worse. Cellulitis is one of the major skin issues and infections that may affect the elderly….

For a variety of reasons, the number of people visiting nursing homes has reduced since COVID started in 2020. Visiting loved ones in nursing homes is essential, though, because it creates a kind of checks and balances system for the nursing home community. When people visit their relatives in a nursing home, they are…

When you place someone you love into a nursing home, it’s your expectation that they will receive the appropriate care that they need. In flu season, and at times when there may be the risk of passing an illness from one resident or worker to another, you would hope that sanitation would be of…

If you’ve placed a loved one in a nursing home knowing that they have dementia, you know how much support they need. They may have unusual changes in behavior, such as aggressive tendencies, or could struggle to remember simple things, like how to eat dinner. When you think about their care, what you hope…

Nursing homes shouldn’t be dangerous places, but they can be. There are many common complaints that patients and their families have, including poor food quality, slow responses to calls and staff-related issues. As someone who wants your loved one to be as safe as possible, it is important that you look into these possible…

Nursing homes have an obligation to their clients. They need to take steps to keep the residents safe. In the winter, that includes keeping floors dry and ice out of community areas where people could fall and get hurt. Medical facilities need to be held to a higher standard than others, because they are…

Medication should never be used as a way to control patients. While there are some instances where sedatives are required for people who are out of control, the truth is that some nursing home patients have been put on medications to make them easier to deal with. Some medications make them tired, so they…

Dehydration is a medical term that refers to when there is not enough water in the body. Dehydration can cause many health problems, and it’s likely that you’ve noticed someone with dehydration develop a headache or feel dizzy from the lack of water or other fluids. It is important to make sure that your…