My mother has been living in my house, and my wife has been taking care of her. My children are in grade school. I just found a spot for my mother in a nearby Kentucky nursing home. I didn’t want to do this, but I have to. My wife has to start bringing in a second income or we’ll lose our house. How can I make this transition easier for my mother?

It’s never easy to send an elderly parent into a nursing home—you feel as if you are shirking your responsibility; you’re not. You have a responsibility to your wife and children. Besides, how would you take care of your mother if you lose your house?…

03.15.13

My mother died from a recent MRSA infection in a Kentucky nursing home. Does this mean that the nursing home was negligent and that I should contact a Louisville nursing home abuse and neglect attorney?

We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. It is difficult to lose a parent under any circumstances, but it is especially challenging when you have questions about whether your parent’s death could have been prevented. MRSA, as you probably know,…

03.13.13

My mom lives in a Louisville nursing home. During my visits with her, I’ve noticed that she acts nervous and agitated when she is around one of the other residents—a man. She won’t talk about him, but I suspect she is being harassed in some way by the man. He always seems to be watching her. Exactly what constitutes sexual abuse?

According to the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), sexual abuse in the nursing home is any type of non-consensual sexual contact with a resident, including sexual contact with someone who is incapable of consenting. Sexual abuse includes the following: unwanted touching; all types of…

02.28.13

I visited my mom in her Louisville nursing home yesterday, and while I was there, one of the male residents wandered into her room. When he saw that I was there, he turned around and left. My mom said that he walks into her room often and makes suggestive remarks, and when she tells him to get out, he refuses. He only leaves when she presses the call button. The staff do not believe her when she describes what is happening; the man is apparently quite charming, and they like him. What can we do?

If your mother is getting no satisfaction from talking with the staff, ask to speak to the nursing home manager. This is the type of situation managers do not want occurring in their facility, and he or she will probably take your mother’s complaints seriously….

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My dad recently went into a nursing home here in Louisville. From what I’ve seen and from what he’s told me, he’s not getting any exercise there. I worry that he will develop contractures and other problems associated with lack of movement. What should I do?

You’re right to be concerned. My guess is that the nursing home, like most, is understaffed. I’m not making excuses for them; they probably are so overworked that they don’t even realize what’s falling by the wayside. Do them and your dad a favor and…

02.24.13

My mother was neglected in her Louisville nursing home, and her health has suffered as a result. In addition to feeling sad, I feel so guilty! Was this my fault?

No, this was not your fault! You may often read about the potential signs of nursing home abuse on government websites, non-profit websites, and even on our own Kentucky nursing home abuse law firm website. While there may be some signs of nursing home abuse…

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

My mother died from a recent MRSA infection in a Kentucky nursing home. Does this mean that the nursing home was negligent and that I should contact a Louisville nursing home abuse and neglect attorney?

My dad recently went into a nursing home here in Louisville. From what I’ve seen and from what he’s told me, he’s not getting any exercise there. I worry that he will develop contractures and other problems associated with lack of movement. What should I do?

My mother was neglected in her Louisville nursing home, and her health has suffered as a result. In addition to feeling sad, I feel so guilty! Was this my fault?

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