For some people who need chemotherapy, an infusion pump is life-changing. When everything goes as planned, an infusion pump allows a person to receive chemotherapy at home and even go about regular daily activities while receiving the life-saving treatment. However, when something goes wrong, a…
Moving to a nursing home is often a scary and sad time for older people who can no longer care for themselves. Often, new nursing home residents worry about the autonomy they will be giving up to live there. Individual Rights in Kentucky Nursing Homes…
Someone else’s negligence changed your life forever. Your, or your loved one’s, brain injury changed family relationships, healthcare needs, enjoyment of life, and the ability to earn an income. Since the accident that caused the brain injury was someone else’s fault, Kentucky law allows you or…
Anyone can develop scoliosis and the serious side effects that come with it. Doctors are not sure why some people develop scoliosis and others don’t. However, doctors do know that people with cerebral palsy may develop a specific kind of scoliosis known as neuromuscular scoliosis…
Nursing home residents are particularly susceptible to developing infections. Some of these infections are easily treatable with antibiotics, and other infections are life-threatening. Many different types of infections—including those of the urinary tract, lungs, and even the skin—can cause a dangerous reaction in your body…
Cerebral palsy affects each child differently, but early treatment can help improve function and quality of life. Treatment typically includes a mixture of environmental modifications, therapy, surgical procedures, and medications. Medications commonly used to treat cerebral palsy in children include anticholinergics, anticonvulsants, antidepressants, antispastics, and…