Nursing home regulations aim to guarantee that residential facilities provide safe, sanitary, home-like environments where residents receive quality care. Inadequate regulation in nursing homes has
The incident at the Judge Fisher Apartments remind us all of the vulnerabilities our cherished seniors face, even in places meant to ensure their safety.
A former housekeeper at Elmhurst Hospital and Downer’s Grove Rehabilitation & Nursing has been charged with sexually abusing disabled male patients and recording explicit videos
On May 14, 2022, Chicago police reported the deaths of three women at a Rogers Park senior living facility. The women, aged 67, 72 and
Long-term care ombudsmen serve as advocates for residents in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other long-term care settings. They play a crucial role in
New Alzheimer’s Drug Could Receive National Coverage Policy, Now Under Medicare Review On July 12, 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced
Harmful Medication Overuse Often First Line of Defense for Managing Behaviorally Challenged Nursing Home Residents There is excessive and unnecessary use of antipsychotics and psychoactive
Identifying Heat-Related Stress and Dehydration Injuries in Nursing Home Populations During the Summer Months When you help your loved one find a nursing home, you
Virginia Nursing Home Operator Found Guilty of Health Care Fraud In Norfolk, Virginia, the operator of Turning Points Residential Care has been sentenced to two
In a move that significantly broadens employee protection and employer liability in Illinois, Public Act 103-0867, which was enacted in late 2024, ushered in revisions
Walking is a popular way to get around in Chicago, with millions traversing the city streets each week. However, this mode of transportation carries certain
No one living in a nursing home should fear punishment for speaking up. For too long, residents who reported abuse, neglect, or mistreatment risked being
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