Nursing Home Residents With ALS at Risk for Abuse and Neglect
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...
New Recommendations Released for Nursing Home Infection Prevention and Virus Containment
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...
Dangers to Look for When You Visit a Loved One in a Nursing Home After Coronavirus
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...
Elder Justice Initiative Is One Tool in the Fight Against Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
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...
Do all nursing homes have to provide the same level of care?
We often use the term nursing home to refer to a residential facility for older people or people with disabilities. However, not all residential facilities...