January 2013

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Take Precautions So You Don’t Get an Infection in a Kentucky Hospital

What’s one of the most germ-ridden locations in any town, including Louisville? Why, the hospital, of course! According to the Committee to Reduce Infection Deaths (RID), hospital infections kill more people in the United States than do AIDS, breast cancer, and car accidents combined. Consider…

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Look for These Symptoms if You Were in a Kentucky Car Accident While Pregnant

You were driving extremely carefully. You stowed your cell phone and made sure your lights were working properly. You know that your Kentucky car accident wasn’t your fault, but that’s not what’s bothering you. You are worried because you’re pregnant, and it is your baby…

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The pharmacist made a mistake with my child’s dosage instructions, so he is to blame for the Kentucky drug injury, right?

He could be. However, it is rare that only one person will be responsible for a Louisville pharmacy mistake, and it is important to figure out why the accident occurred, as well as who was responsible. Most prescription drug mistakes are a result of multiple system…

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Why Kentucky Nursing Home Abuse Is Underreported

While millions of cases of nursing home abuse are reported around the country, it is estimated that reported abuses are only a small percentage of all the neglect. The reasons for underreporting nursing home abuse cases are complicated and varied. The federal government, the Kentucky…

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My mother lives in a Louisville nursing home. Recently, her Alzheimer’s has gotten significantly worse. My children—ages 3, 5, and 8—want to go visit her, but I’m not sure it’s the right thing to do. I don’t want to upset her or my children. Should I take them to see her?

Absolutely! Keep the lines of communication open with your children, and encourage them to talk with you about their feelings. Certainly do not cut them off from their grandmother because seeing her may make them uncomfortable; interacting with her will be good for them as…

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Vacation Errors Can Cause a Number of Medication Mistakes in Kentucky

Now that the holidays are over, you may be looking forward to taking a nice, restful vacation—maybe a spring break to get you back on your feet after the stress of the holiday season. Unfortunately, people are more likely to suffer a harmful medication error…

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