Maybe your mother used to walk to the dining room on her own. Now she needs help standing and seems confused by late afternoon, but her routine hasn't changed even after you tell staff. When care stays frozen while your parent's health shifts, you may wonder whether...
When your parent moves into a nursing home or other care facility, you want to feel reassured that they are safe and treated with the dignity they deserve. You look for the obvious signs of care, like clean rooms and attentive staff. However, some of the most serious...
When a parent or other loved one is in a nursing care facility, we often assume that if something were wrong, our loved ones would tell us. Unfortunately, in the world of long-term care, silence may be a survival mechanism rather than a sign of contentment. From the...
A sudden change in your parents’ finances can raise concern. When you review accounts for a parent in an Illinois nursing home, small changes may stand out. Some updates reflect routine care. Others may not match past spending or known needs. Unusual activity does not...
Choosing a nursing home for a parent or relative is a decision filled with hope and concern. You trust the staff to provide comfort, safety and respect. Still, some facilities in Illinois fail to meet those expectations. Neglect often shows itself in small but...
Having an elderly loved one in a nursing home involves trusting the staff with their well-being. Abuse is always a possibility, and one that residents’ family members should always be on the lookout for. Unfortunately, sometimes the signs of abuse in a nursing home...
Moving a parent into a nursing home is a difficult decision, and it is natural to worry about their safety and happiness. These concerns lead people to wonder – can I install a camera, sometimes called a "granny cam," in their room? Cameras and consent: What does...
As a family, you decided recently that it would be in the best interests of your elderly relative to be cared for in a nursing home. You spent a long time researching different facilities and you’ve picked a highly rated institution. The facility has promised you...
