Your loved one is in a nursing home because she needs assistance. Since her admittance, the nursing home has been providing her with daily personal and nursing care. You trusted that the nursing home would continue to provide that care, but what happens if instead…
Nursing homes, and the staff that work in nursing homes, are supposed to care for residents. They are legally obligated to report suspected nursing home abuse. Unfortunately, they often cover up abuse and neglect injuries rather than report those injuries to state agencies or the…
Physical therapy (PT) is an integral and important part of the lives of many residents in nursing homes. PT can be a critical part of overall healthcare and well-being and can help to: Restore physical function Improve mobility Relieve pain Prevent or limit further physical…
There came a time when your loved one could no longer care for herself. You worried about her safety at home, and, together, you made the difficult decision to find a reputable nursing home where she could live comfortably, with dignity, and most importantly safely….
Sometimes there is no other choice. People with intellectual disabilities may end up in nursing homes at much younger ages than other nursing home residents. They may not have family to care for them at home, and intermediate care facilities may not be an option….
Kentucky nursing homes have a duty to keep records on each resident in their care. These records are more than a formality. They are not meant to create a paperwork burden for the nursing home or simply fulfill the technical requirements of a state regulation….