Abuse and neglect in nursing homes unfortunately takes many different forms, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, confinement, passive neglect, willful deprivation of medication, food, or physical assistance, and financial exploitation. The...
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Nursing Homes Struggle to Maintain Adequate COVID-19 Protective Gear
Nursing homes across the county have struggled to maintain adequate supplies of personal protective equipment to protect staff and residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more here.
Illinois Nursing Homes do not have the Right to Seize Residents’ Stimulus Checks
Stimulus checks issued by the federal government under the CARES Act are intended for the benefit of the recipients, and cannot be improperly taken by a third party. Learn more here.
Financial Abuse and Exploitation in Nursing Homes
The Illinois Nursing Home Care Act provides that residents of nursing homes have the right to manage their own financial affairs. Unfortunately, the elderly are frequently the target of financial exploitation and abuse, which can be perpetrated by employees and staff...
Illinois Surpasses 3000 COVID-19 Related Nursing Home Deaths
New reporting from the Chicago Daily Herald shows a continuing increase in COVID-19 related nursing home deaths in Illinois. To read the full article, click here.
Illinois Surpasses 2700 COVID-19 Related Nursing Home Deaths
A new article from the Chicago Daily Herald reports that there are now over 2700 COVID-19 related deaths in Illinois Nursing Homes. Read the article here.
The First Amendment Right to Record the Police
The free speech clause of the First Amendment grants persons the right to film police activity in public. Every federal Circuit Court of Appeals to address this issue has confirmed the existence of such a right. See Turner v. Lieutenant Driver, 848 F.3d 678 (5th Cir....
Common Injuries in Nursing Homes
Illinois has approximately 1,200 long-term care facilities that serve more than 100,000 residents. Illinois Department of Public Health, Nursing Homes (https://arlolawoffice.com/wp-contentwww.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/health-care-regulation/nursing-homes). ...
Government Reporting Regarding COVID-19 Deaths in Nursing Homes
ABC news recently published an article regarding the debate among Illinois government officials on how to properly report COVID-19 Deaths in Nursing Homes. To read the full article, click here.
WBEZ Reports on COVID-19 related Deaths in Nursing Homes
WBEZ recently ran an article about the growing number of COVID-19 related deaths in nursing homes, and the accompanying fear experienced by residents and staff. To read the full article, click here.