Posts in February, 2014

Feb 26 Illinois Medical Malpractice Statute Of Limitations

In the state of Illinois, medical malpractice claims must be filed within two years of the date an injury is discovered. However, ...

Feb 23 What are the Risks that the FDA Has Identified for Bed Rails

Bedrail entrapment is one of the lesser known, but most serious forms of nursing home abuse and neglect. One of the many ways that ...

Feb 23 Why is Nursing Home Neglect a Common Cause of Dehydration?

Unfortunately, nursing home neglect is a cause of dehydration. In order for everything in the body to function properly, there ...

Feb 23 How Can Choking Episodes Be Prevented At Nursing Homes?

An unfortunate part of aging is the difficulty that eating can become for patients. Mealtimes are an important time for ...

Feb 23 What Can I Do if I Suspect Someone in a Nursing Home is Suffering From Malnutrition?

It is sad to say that many nursing home residents do suffer from malnutrition, but you can make a difference. For a variety of ...

Feb 23 How Can I Reduce Group Home Abuse And Neglect?

One of the first questions that families have when they suspect that group home abuse and neglect may be occurring is how to ...