New Illinois Law Safeguards Nursing Home Residents from Retaliation
Governor JB Pritzker recently signed House Bill 2474 (HB 2474) into law, effectively safeguarding nursing home residents from retaliation should they exercise their rights. To speak to an attorney about your or your loved one’s rights, contact our expert team at...
10 Things Nursing Homes Are Not Allowed To Do
Whether you are trying to decide which nursing home is the best fit for you or your loved one, or have concerns about a nursing home’s care, you should know which red flags to look out for — particularly things nursing homes are not allowed to do. Moving...
Dangers of Heatstroke in Nursing Home Residents
The earth’s changing climate has lead to a greater occurrence of extremely hot temperatures each year. The impact of this has resulted in greater dangers for vulnerable populations, particularly the elderly. To prevent heatstroke in nursing home residents in the...
Sepsis in Elderly | Causes and Symptoms
When an elderly person becomes septic, it can be catastrophic to their health and even result in death. Nursing homes that care for this vulnerable population are expected to do everything possible to prevent the risk of sepsis in elderly patients. In this article, we...