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,…
Some people are not easy to get along with. They might be confrontational, stubborn, or just plain mean. That doesn’t change when someone enters a nursing home. However, nursing homes are responsible for caring for the difficult residents just as they do the easy-going residents….
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, affects the brain and spinal cord nerve cells. This degenerative condition impacts communication between the brain and muscles. People with ALS may lose the ability to move, speak, eat, and even breathe without assistance. ALS…
Infections and viruses are potentially deadly for nursing home residents. Family members and nursing home workers all want to prevent the transmission of disease and infection in nursing homes. However, the procedures for protecting nursing home residents from contagious illnesses are not always followed, and sometimes…
Many of our clients have been unable to visit their loved ones who are currently living in nursing homes in Kentucky. Hopefully, the coronavirus will soon be a distant memory, and life will return to normal. Once you are allowed to visit your family member,…
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Elder Justice Initiative identifies fighting elder abuse as a “key priority” of the Department of Justice. Specifically, the Elder Justice Initiative seeks to protect senior citizens from six types of abuse, including: Physical abuse Caregiver neglect and abandonment Financial fraud…