Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

The Kentucky Long-Term Care Ombudsman: a Modern-Day Paladin

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines paladin this way: a trusted military leader (as for a medieval prince) a leading champion of a cause It’s the word...

3 Tips for Making Life Easier after Kentucky Nursing Home Abuse

After the initial shock has worn off, you likely have one goal: you want to make things easier, and better, for your loved one who...

How to Honor a Loved One Who Died From Kentucky Nursing Home Abuse

You are stunned when your worst fears are confirmed. Your loved one did not die of old age or an underlying medical condition. Instead, her...

Walking a Mile—Mentally—in a Kentucky Senior’s Orthopedic Shoes

I’ve been thinking lately about mortality—or more accurately, pre-mortality. Okay, I’ve been thinking about what it will be like growing old. I’ve decided to imagine...

How Do Kentucky Nursing Homes Compare to Nursing Homes Around the US?

In December 2012, Propublica, a non-profit group that engages in investigative journalism, released new information about nursing homes in the United States. According to the...

Clothing That Can Prevent Hip Fractures? Coming Soon, Kentucky

As people get older—old enough to be considered “elderly”—their risk of falling and sustaining hip injuries increases. Our bodies do what we tell them to...