Nursing homes have a duty to care for their residents. This duty is not just a moral obligation but it is also a legal requirement. Federal and state regulations require nursing homes to do things such as: Provide residents with the medications prescribed by their…
Kentucky nursing homes are air conditioned. The air conditioning keeps residents comfortable, and it also keeps them safe from the potentially dangerous heat of a Kentucky summer. Since your loved one is living in a climate-controlled environment, the dangers of heatstroke may not be something…
Visitation is a guaranteed right for residents in Medicare-funded nursing homes. Visitation benefits both the nursing home resident and the visitor. Residents often look forward to the conversation and companionship of their visitors. Visitors are able to enjoy time with their loved one and also to keep…
Anyone can choke. Accidents happen, but what is a nursing home’s duty to prevent a choking accident from happening to your loved one? Nursing Homes Have a Duty of Care for Each Resident While anyone may be at risk of suffering a choking injury, many…
You are stunned by what you see. Your loved one has suffered a burn injury—you can see it clearly on her skin. What isn’t clear is what you should do now. You need to know how this happened, you need to get your loved one…
Your loved one is vulnerable. She can’t take care of herself, and you made the best decision that you could for her care. You trusted her nursing home to take care of her, but that doesn’t seem to be happening. Instead, your loved one’s physical…