Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

Nursing Home Visitors Are Important, But What Happens if They Are Also Dangerous?

Visitation is a guaranteed right for residents in Medicare-funded nursing homes. Visitation benefits both the nursing home resident and the visitor. Residents often look forward to the...

Can Nursing Home Choking Injuries Be Prevented?

Anyone can choke. Accidents happen, but what is a nursing home’s duty to prevent a choking accident from happening to your loved one? Nursing Homes...

Five Things You Can Do If You Notice a Burn Injury on a Nursing Home Resident

You are stunned by what you see. Your loved one has suffered a burn injury—you can see it clearly on her skin. What isn’t clear...

Three Signs That a Person With a Disability Is Being Abused in a Nursing Home

Your loved one is vulnerable. She can’t take care of herself, and you made the best decision that you could for her care. You trusted...

What Is a Nursing Care Plan?

Your loved one will be cared for by many different nurses during her stay in a Kentucky nursing home. It is an inevitable part of...

What to Do If Your Loved One Has Symptoms of Pneumonia in a Nursing Home

You are not your loved one’s doctor, but you suspect that something may be wrong. Given your loved one’s age and known medical conditions, it...