In the U.S., nearly one in six seniors in nursing facilities experiences some form of abuse, with many cases tragically going unreported. Kentucky has taken action with stringent laws to protect its elderly residents, but navigating these protections is often complex for families and residents…
We trust the nursing homes we choose to provide skilled, compassionate care to our aging family members once their needs exceed a family’s capabilities. Sadly, nursing home staff and administrators do not always live up to their promises and the legally required duty of care….
Kentucky nursing homes must have procedures in place to ensure high-quality care for their residents with diabetes. An estimated 18% of nursing home residents have diabetes and require a well-executed daily care plan. Diabetes in the elderly leads to a higher disability level, vascular problems,…
Sepsis is a condition in which there is widespread failure in the body due to infection or other complications. Nursing home abuse can lead to the onset of sepsis in some situations. Because sepsis is a life-threatening condition often resulting in the death of the…
Sexual abuse in nursing homes can be one of the more challenging types of abuse to determine. Often, those who are victims hide this information due to embarrassment or because they are afraid of retaliation. Nevertheless, family members and others who notice the signs of…
As we age, our skin loses elasticity and becomes more vulnerable to injury. When an elderly person cannot change their position without assistance, it puts pressure on the skin in vulnerable places such as on the bottom and backs of the legs. This unrelieved pressure…