by Michael Delaney | Jun 8, 2019 | Aging, Medicaid, Nursing Homes
Caring for a loved one full-time can be a stressful situation. It can become even more stressful if you feel like your loved one is never satisfied. If you start to feel like everything you do is letting them down, it might be time to reevaluate your current care...
by Michael Delaney | Jun 6, 2019 | Aging, Nursing Homes
It is no surprise that with each passing year it becomes more difficult to remember things. This slight decline in memory is a part of the normal aging process, as our brains begin to process information more slowly. However, there are others, some of whom may be...
by Michael Delaney | May 17, 2019 | Aging, Elder Abuse and Exploitation, Medicaid, Nursing Homes
The Illinois Senate recently passed the Nursing Home Residents’ Quality of Care Initiative (SB 1510, SA #1), which calls for a stricter enforcement of the State’s minimum staffing requirements, heightened public transparency of nursing home violations, and...
by Amy Delaney | May 15, 2019 | Aging, Elder Law, Nursing Homes
As an advocate for someone in rehabilitation or in a nursing home, it is important to prepare to participate in a care plan conference. A comprehensive care assessment can become the contract between the facility and the resident. Major changes in the nursing...
by Amy Delaney | May 10, 2019 | Aging, Elder Abuse and Exploitation, Elder Law, Nursing Homes
“A mother is your first friend, your best friend, your forever friend.” With mother’s day right around the corner, the best and only thing you can give her is your time. Spending some time with mom can help improve her health and over all help her feel great...
by Amy Delaney | May 3, 2019 | Attorney News, Elder Law, Medicaid, Nursing Homes
Heather Voorn, President of the Illinois Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) presented the Legislator of the Year Award to Illinois Senator John Mulroe. In the last legislative session, Senator Mulroe tackled several complex issues...
