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My father is in a Louisville nursing home. I take care of his financial matters—pay bills, reconcile his bank statements, etc. Lately, I’ve noticed some unusual activity in one of his accounts. Being as familiar with the nursing home staff as I am, I am reluctant to believe that one of these caring, kind folks is stealing from my father, but I have to be realistic. What should I do?

My brother is a nursing assistant in a Louisville nursing home. When I went there to take him to lunch the other day, I saw him helping an elderly patient from a wheelchair into the bed. He was being rather rough, and the woman seemed afraid of him. It makes me sick to think this, but I believe he might be abusing her. What should I do?

My uncle is in a Kentucky nursing home. How can I tell if he is being physically abused?

On my way home from work this evening, I visited my grandmother in her Louisville nursing home. I was annoyed to find her lying in soiled bed sheets, wearing the same dress she was wearing when I visited her on the weekend. Her hair had obviously not been brushed today, and there was dried food in it. Who can I complain to?

Are all Kentucky nursing home resident injuries the result of abuse or neglect?

My dad has been in a Louisville nursing home for a few months. Since he’s been there, I’ve noticed him becoming increasingly fearful and quiet. He has always been a stoic man, afraid of nothing. I don’t know what to do.

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?

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 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?

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?

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?