Absolutely! It’s for the good of the residents, who are really vulnerable and can wind up with not only the flu but other, more serious complications, such as pneumonia. Be glad the nursing home cares enough about its patients to impose such restrictions. ABC News…
Time is always of the essence after a personal injury. The person who was hurt understandably wants to get a fair recovery as soon as possible and put the whole thing behind her. However, resolving a personal injury case quickly may be even more important…
Have you questioned her caregivers? That would be the first step. In many nursing homes, the same caregivers are assigned to a resident to provide some consistency for him or her. See what they have to say, and pay attention to their facial expressions and…
Absolutely! Keep the lines of communication open with your children, and encourage them to talk with you about their feelings. Certainly do not cut them off from their grandmother because seeing her may make them uncomfortable; interacting with her will be good for them as…
Both the federal government and the Kentucky state government are taking steps to address elder abuse in and out of nursing homes. However, you should not count on either government to protect your loved one. Instead, if you suspect that your loved one has been…
In the absence of an emergency, the nursing home resident or the person legally designated by the resident to make medical decisions has the right and responsibility to make medical decisions. Generally, if your mother is legally competent and wants to continue making her own…