Nursing home residents are vulnerable to all kinds of infections, both viral and bacterial. One potentially deadly type of infection is sepsis. At least one study suggests that nursing homes screening for sepsis can do more to prevent serious and potentially fatal sepsis infections. Bacteria that enter…
Covid-19 killed an estimated 100,000 nursing home residents and workers between the beginning of March and the end of November 2020. Many others suffered through difficult illnesses. Sadly, some level of illness and death was likely, just as it was in the community at large….
A brain injury can interfere with cognition and significantly change your life. If you or a loved one suffered brain injuries in a Kentucky accident, we encourage you to learn about cognitive changes, how they impact your day-to-day activities, and what to do to protect…
Nursing home workers have challenging jobs in typical times. During a pandemic, their jobs are even more difficult. As Covid-19 broke out in nursing homes, nurses and patient aides were on the front lines. They faced significant health risks every time they went to work,…
Is Cerebral Palsy a Disability in Kentucky? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Social Security Administration, special education law, and other laws and agencies consider cerebral palsy to be a disability. People with cerebral palsy and other conditions often debate using the…
There is no denying that 2020 was an unprecedented year. Almost everything was different, from the way we worked and attended school to what we did on weekends and how we celebrated holidays. In addition to everything else, social distancing and Covid-19 restrictions seem to…