The coronavirus pandemic that ravaged the United States, and other countries, in 2020 had the most profound impact on the elderly. Adults 65 and older accounted for 80% of coronavirus deaths in 2020, and those who lived in nursing homes were even more likely to...
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How to remotely identify abuse in nursing homes
Many Kentucky residents are diligently about social distancing and prevention of Covid-19 exposure, especially among their loved ones. Most people need to ensure that their high-risk family members remain safe and healthy for as long as possible. One of the most...
What to look for in a nursing home
Every parent wants to provide the best childhood they can for their children. Each parent wants to keep a roof over their kids' heads, food on their plates and teach their children how to be independent adults. However, there comes a time where children become...
Nursing homes across Kentucky see a spike in cases
Nursing homes across the United States are experiencing high rates of Covid-19 cases, especially in Kentucky. And unfortunately, the news only continues to get worse as those same facilities also see an extreme shortage of staff members. According to the Lexington...
Staying connected with loved ones in nursing homes
It’s been a difficult 10 months for nursing home residents in Kentucky – and their families. The ongoing health crisis has limited in-person visits. At times, families only have been able to call their loved ones in nursing homes. Sometimes, they have been able to see...
Coronavirus may hide something else in nursing homes
Over the quarantine period, most elderly residents have been confined to the walls of nursing homes or assisted living spaces in order to protect their health and visitors' health. It is an entirely rational thought since millions of Americans participated in the same...
Worried about negligence? Your loved one could be at risk
You check in on your mother regularly because you know that her age has made it difficult for her to do things on her own. You have her in a local nursing home, but you find that you often have to bring things to her or help her while you’re there. The...
Searching for a nursing home? Choose carefully
When you think about placing your mother or father into a nursing home, it’s a little heartbreaking. You want them to be comfortable in their home, but you know that as they age, that might not be possible. You can’t always be there to make sure they’re safe, and...
New Laws on Nursing Homes Make Patient Experience More Personalized
Late in 2016, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) began enacting dramatic changes to the regulations governing nursing home operation. These rules should provide nursing home residents with increased opportunities to customize their experience in the...
Misidentification Errors Result in Serious Injury to Patients
Doctors in hospitals have what can at times be a monumentally difficult job just keeping track of their patients. Hospitals can be chaotic, with new patients being admitted, or patients being moved from one room to another with little warning. This sort of chaos can...
