There are some infections that are both deadly and preventable. Sepsis may be one of those infections for Kentucky nursing home residents. While not every case of sepsis is preventable, some instances of sepsis may be stopped before it becomes deadly. Thus, it is important…
Maybe you’ve pictured it: You’ve outlived your spouse, your children are grown and have children of their own, and you are free to putter around your home alone, doing whatever you choose. That may not be wise. Warning! Solitary Elderly Person! Even though you are…
Many elderly people in Kentucky say that they want to live in their own home as long as possible, and not go to a nursing home or other assisted living facility. Recent research shows, however, that this may not be the best choice if an…
A new study in the April 17, 2013 Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) found a possible connection between hospitals’ possible financial profit and post-surgical complications. Researchers found that there are effective methods of reducing surgical complications. However, many hospitals are slow to implement…
Please accept my deepest sympathies for the loss of your sister. It sounds to me as if her death could have been prevented. The ideal thing for your parents to do is to consult a Louisville attorney who is experienced in wrongful death cases. Attorneys…