Having an elderly loved one stay in an extended care facility or nursing home in Kentucky may be necessary if your loved one can't take care of themselves. The staff has a responsibility to ensure that elderly patients have a plan of care to avoid bedsores. Keeping a...

Bed sores are ulcers developing on the skin. They commonly affect people with limited mobility, who rely on others to help them shift from one position to another. The sores are among common Kentucky nursing home injuries. What leads to bed sores? The sores develop...

The decision to place an elderly relative in a nursing home is rarely an easy one, and finding a facility that will provide adequate care is often a challenge. The Office of Inspector General provides an online database that Kentucky residents can access to find out...