Wandering and elopement are among the most dangerous risks faced by nursing home residents, particularly those with dementia or cognitive impairments. In Chicago and throughout Cook County, harsh winters, busy streets, and dense urban environments make wandering...
During the COVID-19 pandemic, nursing homes across Illinois restricted visitation in the name of safety. While many of those emergency measures have ended, the emotional fallout has not. In Chicago and throughout Cook County, families continue to report signs of...
Sexual abuse in nursing homes is one of the most underreported forms of elder abuse. When it occurs, families are often shocked not only by the misconduct itself, but by how difficult it can be to report, investigate, and stop. In Chicago and throughout Cook County,...
Medication theft in nursing homes is a severe and often hidden form of abuse that can have serious consequences for your loved one. In Chicago, medication theft has been linked to sudden health declines, untreated pain, overdoses, and even death. Families are often...
Understaffing can lead to neglect and abuse for residents of nursing homes due to staff being overworked, tired, and lacking adequate time to take care of residents effectively. Illinois has a long history of minimum staffing requirements, but in 2025, financial...
