Cerebral palsy (CP) tends to affect one side of the body more than the other. With one strong and one weak foot and leg, children may have difficulty walking because of their condition. Now, as described in The Puyallup Herald, a device that sends electrical…
By now, most Kentuckians are probably aware that keeping the mind active in later life can help to fend off dementia. Reading, doing crossword puzzles, and playing Sudoku are examples of such mental exercise. A recent study indicates that physical activity may also have a…
When the topic of Kentucky nursing home abuse comes up, people generally think of residents being abused by caregivers in the nursing home. This is not the only scenario, however. Resident-to-resident aggression (RRA) is evidently common in nursing homes. According to the National Center for…
A new study finds that about 50 percent of cardiac patients experience medication errors once they are discharged from the hospital, up from previous estimates of 20 percent. Even when patients have personalized assistance from a pharmacist, including follow-up, errors occur. About the Study The…
Most elderly people in Kentucky nursing homes have limited mobility; many are even bedridden. When joints experience little to no movement, they begin to stiffen. Gradually, the hands, feet, legs, or arms begin to pull in toward the body. This condition is known as contractures….
Public outcry about serious or fatal crashes caused by drivers under the influence of alcohol led to strict drunk driving laws. Because even small amounts of alcohol cause impaired judgment and slowed reflexes, drivers whose blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is above the legal limit may…