Tag Archives: Illinois

Nursing Home Neglect Leads To Resident’s Wrongful Death

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Barry G Doyle

Capitol Care Center in Springfield, Illinois failed to notify the physician of one of their residents of a dramatic change in laboratory results for over a month. This lapse resulted in the completely avoidable and wrongful death of the resident. … Continue reading →

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When Nursing Homes Close, Overcrowding Spreads

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Barry G Doyle

Quietly, with very little fanfare, the Menard Convalescent Center shut its doors. The Illinois nursing home has been in operation since 1966 and, until recently housed over 60 residents. Structural failings of the 45-year-old building are cited by administrators as … Continue reading →

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Civil Union Laws A Boon For Nursing Home Patients

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Barry G Doyle

The state of Illinois has joined the District of Columbia, California, Nevada, New Jersey, Oregon, and Washington in recognizing same sex marriage for its citizens. This is a huge relief and benefit for thousands of LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered) aging seniors … Continue reading →

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