Nursing Home Negligence/Abuse

A loved one may not always say when something is wrong in their nursing home. But signs may suggest they are not receiving enough attention. During visits, you might notice changes in their appearance, mood or routine that could raise concerns about their care....

Finding a bed sore on your parent or loved one is a distressing experience. You may feel a mix of guilt and confusion about whether limited mobility naturally causes these injuries. It is important to know that you are not alone in your concern. Your instincts are...

Choosing a nursing home for a family member is a difficult emotional journey. You trust these facilities to provide professional care and dignity to your loved one. Unfortunately, many Kentucky residents face the painful reality of neglect instead of the support they...

In your loved one's final years, you want them to have a safe and comfortable place to live. You know that they need the type of daily care that you simply cannot provide. You want them to feel secure, comforted and relaxed. That's why you put them in a nursing home...

A previous post on this blog talked about how important it is for a nursing home's staff to do what it can to prevent its patients from falling. Because many of these patients are older and frail, what might have caused harmless bruising in a younger, healthier person...

Nursing home abuse is a serious problem at senior care facilities in Kentucky. Elder abuse ranges from failure to properly care for residents to outright hitting or sexually assaulting them. It is concerning to think that your elderly parent may not be receiving the...

Your elderly parent in a nursing home may be susceptible to medication errors. Misuse and overuse of medications are common in care centers for aging adults. According to an NPR report, nursing homes often prescribe antipsychotic drugs meant for bipolar...