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My dad has been in a Louisville nursing home for a few months. Since he’s been there, I’ve noticed him becoming increasingly fearful and quiet. He has always been a stoic man, afraid of nothing. I don’t know what to do.Category: General
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My mother has been living in my house, and my wife has been taking care of her. My children are in grade school. I just found a spot for my mother in a nearby Kentucky nursing home. I didn’t want to do this, but I have to. My wife has to start bringing in a second income or we’ll lose our house. How can I make this transition easier for my mother?Category: General
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Is Your Loved One at Risk of Getting MRSA in a Kentucky Nursing Home?Category: General
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My mother died from a recent MRSA infection in a Kentucky nursing home. Does this mean that the nursing home was negligent and that I should contact a Louisville nursing home abuse and neglect attorney?Category: General
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My mom lives in a Louisville nursing home. During my visits with her, I’ve noticed that she acts nervous and agitated when she is around one of the other residents—a man. She won’t talk about him, but I suspect she is being harassed in some way by the man. He always seems to be watching her. Exactly what constitutes sexual abuse?Category: General
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I visited my mom in her Louisville nursing home yesterday, and while I was there, one of the male residents wandered into her room. When he saw that I was there, he turned around and left. My mom said that he walks into her room often and makes suggestive remarks, and when she tells him to get out, he refuses. He only leaves when she presses the call button. The staff do not believe her when she describes what is happening; the man is apparently quite charming, and they like him. What can we do?Category: General
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My dad recently went into a nursing home here in Louisville. From what I’ve seen and from what he’s told me, he’s not getting any exercise there. I worry that he will develop contractures and other problems associated with lack of movement. What should I do?Category: General
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My mother was neglected in her Louisville nursing home, and her health has suffered as a result. In addition to feeling sad, I feel so guilty! Was this my fault?Category: General
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I have been reading for years about how the elderly often are abused by their caregivers in nursing homes. Now, I have to put my mother into a nursing home, and I’m a wreck! How can I make sure that she is not victimized?Category: General
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My dad, who has Alzheimer’s, is in a Kentucky nursing home. When I visited him today, I saw a lot of bruises on him. When I asked him about them, he couldn’t remember how he got them. I’m sure he’s being abused. What can I do?Category: General
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My elderly aunt is in a nursing home in Louisville. Recently I’ve noticed places on her legs where her skin is ripped. I asked her about them, and she told me that she keeps bumping her legs against the furniture en route to the bathroom. I don’t know whether she’s telling the truth or trying to protect someone. How plausible does her explanation sound to you?Category: General
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The nurses at my mom’s nursing home are lovely people, but they had so many nursing home residents assigned to them. There was no way they could do an adequate job. I don’t want to get the nurses in trouble, but I feel like my mom’s injuries were caused by nursing home negligence. What should I do?Category: General