Basic nursing home standards are high, but not to the point where it would make businesses suffer. The rules, for the most part, enforce the levels of care that you would expect from any ethical healthcare provider. Even so, senior care facilities across Illinois...

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What type of abuse can happen in nursing homes?
On Behalf of Cassian & Carter LLC | Mar 28, 2023 | Nursing Home Neglect And Abuse
Putting your loved one in a nursing home is not an easy decision and often requires the input of several family members. Facilitating the financial portion of elder care also takes time and strategizing. Considering the time and resources you put into finding a...
Physical signs are not the only indicators of nursing home abuse
On Behalf of Cassian & Carter LLC | Sep 13, 2022 | Nursing Home Neglect And Abuse
Nursing home abuse is a widespread problem in the U.S. that may go unnoticed until it becomes too severe to ignore. Patients may suffer from neglect and violence for months or even years before the discovery of the abuse. Facilities often refuse to report incidents of...
Can bedsores indicate neglect?
On Behalf of Cassian & Carter LLC | Jun 16, 2022 | Nursing Home Neglect And Abuse
When you leave your loved one in the care of others, no matter who that is, then you expect they will get the best care possible. This is particularly true in the event that you are paying a facility to ensure their well-being. Unfortunately, not every facility has...
Why might residents hesitate to report nursing home abuse?
On Behalf of Cassian & Carter LLC | Apr 18, 2022 | Nursing Home Neglect And Abuse
When elderly nursing home residents do not receive proper meals or are constantly worried about how the staff will react to a request, they may withdraw and not report the abuse happening to them. Learning more about why they do not report abuse and how this happens...
What are some causes of senior wandering?
On Behalf of Cassian & Carter LLC | Sep 21, 2021 | Nursing Home Neglect And Abuse
If your parent or a senior loved one is suffering from dementia, it is possible your relative may engage in wandering. This can put your loved one at great risk of injury or death. If you are considering putting your relative in a nursing home, you should know that...
Signs a resident is suffering nursing home neglect or abuse
On Behalf of Cassian & Carter LLC | Jun 10, 2021 | Nursing Home Neglect And Abuse
Even when a nursing home facility seems to be in compliance with safety and health laws, family members and friends of residents should be alert to signs of neglect or abuse. Because of their age and their vulnerability in the home, residents may not be forthcoming...