An Oak Park doctor with hundreds of nursing home residents under his care was recently convicted of sending patients to a substandard hospital in exchange for free staff. Dr. Kuchipudi was sentenced to two years in prison for sending hundreds of his nursing home-bound patients to Sacred Heart Hospital, earning him the nickname King of …
Malnutrition Issues in Nursing Homes
Every year, many residents of senior living facilities suffer from malnutrition, and it can lead to more serious health issues and in some cases, death. Some cases of nursing home malnutrition are caused by advanced aging, such as an inability to chew or swallow. Other causes may be from abuse or neglect by nursing home …