In today’s world, we frequently encounter news about viruses and the spread of viral infections, but historically, bacterial infections caused far more deaths than the worst viral plagues. Today, bacterial infections are linked to 1 in 8 global deaths. Often, it’s the immune system’s inflammatory…
Wandering & elopement injuries are dangerous issues for nursing home residents. If you love someone in a nursing home, we encourage you to learn more about these issues, how to prevent injuries, and how our Louisville personal injury lawyers can help if nursing home neglect causes…
Nursing home workers have challenging jobs. They do the essential work of caring for residents and keeping them safe. Their job requires understanding, patience, support, and training. Otherwise, a nursing home worker may become frustrated, stressed, and overworked. In these situations, staff may make the…
Nursing home residents are vulnerable. They may be victims of sexual abuse in Kentucky nursing homes because their frailty makes them unlikely to fight back, and their medical conditions, such as dementia, make them unlikely to report the abuse. They often can’t care for themselves…
You may notice rails on the side of the bed when you visit someone in a nursing home. These bed rails are supposed to prevent sick, injured, or agitated patients from falling out of bed. Unfortunately, nursing home bed rails also pose significant safety risks,…
Your parent, spouse, or other loved one needs nursing home care, and it is up to you to find a safe place for your loved one to live. You have many choices, and you want to make the right one. Below, our experienced Louisville nursing…