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What are some common signs of nursing home abuse?

While some signs of nursing home abuse are more obvious, some of the common signs of Kentucky nursing home abuse may be less obvious. It...

Nursing Home Political Contribution Over $1.5 Million, Lobbying Against Regulations

Kentucky. Over the last decade, the nursing home industry made political contributions amounting at least $1.8 million to Kentucky politicians while lobbying against bills that...

Texas Motorcyclist Killed in Meade County Head-On Collision

October 11, 2010 – Meade County, KY – Wave 3 News reports that a motorcyclist was killed in a head on collision with a motor...

“Wrong Medication”(Oxycodone), 2-Year Old Baby in Hospital

Another incident of a nationwide pharmacy chain drugstore, Walgreens, dispensing the wrong medication to a customer. This time, the medication error involved a baby’s prescription...

Wrong Medication Given to Half of Elderly or Senior Patients

A recent study that was conducted, based on a review of drugs taken by a group of elderly patients,  found that more than half were...

Governor of Kentucky Wants a Crackdown on Nursing Home Abuse

According to the Kentucky New Era, the Governor of Kentucky wants a crackdown on nursing home abuse. Governor Steve Beshear is ordering state officials to...