Placing a parent or grandparent in a nursing home is one of the hardest choices a family will ever make. It requires trust, and that trust can be shattered when neglect takes place behind closed doors. Far too often, mistreatment goes unspoken until the damage is undeniable. Illinois lawmakers recognized this problem and created mandatory…

For most families, placing a parent or grandparent in a nursing home comes with a lot of mixed emotions. Relief, because someone else will be helping with medical needs. Worry, because you are trusting strangers with the most vulnerable person in your life. And then, if something goes wrong, like a medication error, the questions…

Placing a family member in a nursing home is never an easy decision. It comes with the hope that they will be cared for with respect and close attention. But when signs of neglect appear, such as the development of bedsores, families are often left feeling betrayed and uncertain about what to do next. Bedsores,…

Discovering that a loved one might be suffering in a nursing home is heartbreaking. Naturally, your first thought is to step in and take legal action. But if you don’t hold power of attorney, the question becomes: Can you actually file a lawsuit? In Illinois, the answer isn’t always straightforward. While power of attorney can…

Choosing a nursing home for a loved one is never easy. Families hope their relatives will receive the care and attention they deserve while being treated with kindness and respect. Sadly, there are times when that trust is broken. Some nursing homes fail to meet even the most basic standards of care. Neglect can happen…