You have probably heard of cerebral palsy before, but you may have dismissed it as a genetic condition. But many people don’t realize that cerebral palsy, or CP, can also be caused by problems during the birthing process, such as a doctor waiting too long…
The decisions have been made. You, your loved one, your family, and your loved one’s doctors decided that it was time for your loved one to enter a Louisville nursing home. You researched nursing homes and found the one that you felt was the best…
Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, can lead to permanent disability or even death. In the United States, about 1.7 million people each year suffer a TBI, and TBI contributes to nearly one-third of the injury-related deaths in this country. According to the Centers for Disease…
You did your homework: you researched local Kentucky nursing homes online, you visited them, you asked people you know whether they have had any experience with local nursing homes, and you found one that sounds perfect for your mother. Whew! Now your work is done,…
When people go into the hospital, whether for a routine check-up or a major procedure, they are doing it for one reason: to improve their health. Unfortunately for many of these patients, just the opposite will prove true. Here are just a few ways hospital…
If you’ve visited someone in a Kentucky nursing home and thought the residents were patronized or treated like prison inmates, you should know that a law exists that clearly states their rights. Essentially, it reaffirms their rights as citizens of this great country. The U.S….