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AARP says many nursing home COVID-19 deaths preventable

On behalf of Martin Law, LLC | Dec 31, 2020 | Nursing Home Injuries

The COVID Tracking Project reports 39% of U.S. deaths attributed to the coronavirus have occurred in nursing homes across the United States. In Illinois, the rate is even higher at 50.3% of the 7,559 statewide fatalities as of Dec. 22. In early December, a report...

What happens when the nursing home staff goes on strike?

On behalf of Martin Law, LLC | Nov 23, 2020 | Nursing Home Injuries

Care workers in Chicago have repeatedly signaled their intent to strike for improved conditions during the pandemic. But if a work stoppage does occur, what does that mean for the care of your loved one? Thousands of nursing home employees around the city planned a...

How can you prevent nursing home financial abuse?

On behalf of Martin Law, LLC | Jun 10, 2020 | Nursing Home Injuries

When you put your aging parent into an Illinois nursing home, you expected exemplary care from the staff. Lately, maybe you harbor suspicions about the care your mother or father receives. Rather than physical abuse, you suspect financial abuse. What should you do?...

Providing care in a short-staffed nursing home is a tall order

On behalf of Martin Law, LLC | Apr 29, 2020 | Nursing Home Injuries

Caring for a loved one as they age is a huge undertaking, and it takes a team to provide them with the help they need. While the staff in a nursing home may try their best, the facility might not put them in a position to succeed. Illinois has the worst ratio of...

Examining the effects of socializing on the elderly

On behalf of Martin Law, LLC | Mar 24, 2020 | Nursing Home Injuries

When families in Arlington Heights are in search of a reliable nursing home facility for their loved one, chances are they are looking for a place where their family member will be well cared for and still be able to experience the excitement and fulfillment of life. ...

How can I protect someone with dementia from nursing home abuse?

On behalf of Martin Law, LLC | Feb 29, 2020 | Nursing Home Injuries

People who suffer from dementia or Alzheimer’s disease may be at risk of abuse or neglect in a nursing home. They may be uncooperative or aggressive, thereby becoming a target of abuse. They are also more vulnerable because they may not be able to communicate abuse or...

How to Identify Abuse in Nursing Homes

On behalf of Martin Law, LLC | Feb 25, 2020 | Nursing Home Injuries

The main reason for taking elderly people to nursing homes is so they can receive more care and attention from professional caregivers. Unfortunately, this might not be what happens in some nursing homes as some of the caregivers end up abusing them instead.  The...

How can I report nursing home abuse?

On behalf of Martin Law, LLC | Dec 12, 2019 | Nursing Home Injuries

Finding out a loved one is suffering abuse in an Illinois long-term care facility is devastating. Not only do you work to remove your loved one from that situation but you also want to ensure others know what is happening. It can be quite sad to walk out the door with...

Is your loved one being neglected?

On behalf of Martin Law, LLC | Dec 11, 2019 | Nursing Home Injuries

Having left your loved one in the care of a nursing home, you expect staff to treat them well. Unfortunately, this doesn't always happen. Some staff may even be neglectful.  There is a difference between nursing home abuse and neglect. Unfortunately, signs of the...

What are some signs of elder abuse?

On behalf of Martin Law, LLC | Nov 28, 2019 | Nursing Home Injuries

Putting your loved one in an Illinois nursing home is a tough decision. You are leaving the care of this person who you love to strangers. Having trust in the system and in the ability of the nursing home to properly train and monitor its staff is often tough to do....

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