It is everyone's responsibility to look out for those in Illinois who cannot look out for themselves or who may be more vulnerable to abuse. There are laws in place about reporting elderly abuse, which includes any abuse that occurs in a nursing home. If you work in...
Month: June 2019
How can you tell if the nursing home is abusing your parent?
If your parent has become the resident of an Illinois nursing home, you likely spend a fair amount of time worrying about whether or not (s)he is getting the care (s)he needs and deserves. Unfortunately, sometimes you have cause for concern. While most nursing homes...
How to evaluate assisted living or nursing care placement
One of the hardest decisions made by adult children is to place a beloved parent in a care facility. Those who have Alzheimer's or dementia will need the addition of security features to prevent them from wandering away from the property. Assisted living facilities,...
Kids are a big distraction on the road
Parents in Illinois probably realize that driving with kids in the car can be a big distraction. To keep everyone safe and prevent avoidable accidents, parents should recognize some of the main issues and know how to deal with them so they do not become a problem....
