If a loved one is in a nursing home or other long-term facility, you’re likely relieved to see that there are bed rails on their bed. These rails, which are typically made out of metal, help keep people from rolling out of bed and suffering broken bones or other serious injuries. They can also be […]
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Falls in nursing homes are often preventable
Elderly nursing home residents can suffer considerable injuries if they fall. For this reason, fall prevention must always remain a priority at these facilities. There are many methods that nursing homes can use to prevent these from occurring. Sadly, the employees are sometimes lax, which may lead to a negligence claim if the resident suffers […]
Warning signs of physical abuse or neglect in a nursing home
You may trust the staff at the nursing home to take good care of your elderly loved one, but that doesn’t mean they always do their jobs. If your loved one is being abused or neglected, you want to know about it and take action. That’s why it’s important to be able to spot the […]
Many causes of nursing home falls are preventable
One of the reasons many people feel a sense of relief when an elderly loved one moves into a nursing home or other long-term care facility is that they believe that they’re safer there than in their own home. One of the dangers for older people who live alone is falling. Falls can be extremely […]
Nursing home residents can be at high risk of infectious diseases
Older people are typically more likely to develop some common infections than younger ones. Their immune systems are often compromised. Moreover, these infections can become serious because seniors may write off symptoms as just more of the aches and pains they’re used to. People with dementia may not be able to adequately communicate that they […]
Falls kill about 1,800 U.S. nursing home residents annually
In a perfect world, every nursing home across Kentucky would maintain a nurturing, comfortable environment for residents, but regrettably, this is far from the case. Instead, the quality of care many older adults receive in nursing homes and assisted living facilities is subpar, at best, and when the quality of care suffers, injuries, including falls, […]
Understanding the need for researching nursing homes
For some families, the decision to put their loved one in a nursing home in Kentucky is one that is made altogether, weighing the best options of the individual and seeking a facility that will provide the highest quality of care. For other families, the need is immediate and they may not see as much […]
Proposed bill hopes to reduce cases of elder financial abuse
When people hear of the term “nursing home abuse,” their thoughts are often immediately turned to cases of elderly patients being physically abused at the hands of a caregiver. However, nursing home abuse has many different facets including sexual abuse, emotional abuse and even financial abuse. While many families go to extensive efforts to arrange the […]
Supervisors downplay reports of sexual abuse in nursing home
When people hear stories about abuse happening at nursing home facilities in Kentucky, their minds often turn to physical assault or neglect. While these types of incidents do happen, elder abuse can take on many forms including misuse or exploitation of an elderly person’s finances, neglectful care when medical attention is required and even sexual […]
How should you report nursing home abuse in Kentucky?
According to the Kentucky Office of Attorney General, there are approximately 23,000 elderly residents living in more than 300 nursing home facilities throughout the state of Kentucky. That number is exponentially greater throughout the entire U.S. Many residents who live in nursing home facilities receive compassionate and quality care, but unfortunately, “many” is not “all.” […]