On November 17, 2009, the Illinois Department of Public Health fined the Lexington of Elmhurst nursing home $25,000 for fourth quarter Nursing Home Care Act violations relating to the area of nursing. The nursing home’s failures resulted in several residents suffering from preventable injuries. Lexington of Elmhurst is a large, 145-bed, one-star (much below average) Medicare rated… Continue Reading
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Elder Abuse: Why Bruises Can Be Tell-Tale Signs Of Poor Care
Posted in Nursing Home Abuse, Unexplained BruisingPerhaps there is no more visual reminder of abuse or mistreatment than a bruise. The discoloration is not only ugly in appearance, but it can also be a source of pain for the individual. Because bruising can be a relatively common occurrence in the elderly, I think its important to learn more about this medical… Continue Reading
When Bruises Can’t Speak For Themselves: The Difficulty Proving Abuse Of Disabled Nursing Home Residents
Posted in Nursing Home Abuse, Unexplained BruisingThe News & Observer, had an article about the difficulty proving physical abuse in disabled nursing home residents who are unable to communicate any information about the act. The article focuses on an 88-year-old disabled woman who sustained bruises to her face(consistent with abuse) while a resident at Sunnybrook Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Raleigh, N.C…. Continue Reading