Like other Lexington residents, you may have finally decided to place your elder loved one in a skilled nursing facility or nursing home. It is a hard decision and one that can make you feel guilty for a time, but most Kentucky families overcome these feelings. You...
Will your loved one in a nursing home be safe in an emergency?
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Feb 22, 2022 | nursing home accidents
Kentucky, like most parts of the country, has had more than its fair share of severe weather in recent years. If you have a loved one in a nursing home, you assume that if there’s a flood or another damaging weather event, the staff will make sure that they’re kept...
Why does your elderly loved one suffer from bedsores?
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Jan 8, 2022 | nursing home accidents
When the elderly live in nursing homes and assisted living centers, there are various health ailments that they may suffer from. Some may have existed before they entered the facility or may even be the reason that they moved to the facility in the first place, while...
Are bedsores a sign of nursing home neglect?
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Sep 27, 2021 | nursing home accidents
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...
Type of neglect leading to bed sores, other nursing home injuries
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Jul 19, 2021 | nursing home accidents
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...
Warning signs to look out for in nursing homes
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Jun 8, 2021 | nursing home accidents
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...
How to tell if your loved one is suffering from bedsores
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Aug 14, 2020 | Firm News, nursing home accidents
If you have a parent, spouse or other relative has recently moved into a nursing home, someone has probably warned you to watch out for bedsores. But if you have never seen one before, it can be tough to figure out if your loved one is suffering from bedsores. Here is...
Signs Your Loved One Is The Victim Of Nursing Home Abuse
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Apr 29, 2020 | nursing home accidents
We trust nursing homes to care for our loved ones and keep them safe and healthy. It can be devastating to discover that your loved one is the victim of abuse or neglect at one of these facilities. It’s even more devastating when a loved one dies as a result of this...
Nursing home accidents may lead to damage awards
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Aug 15, 2019 | nursing home accidents
Nursing homes in Kentucky are responsible for making sure that their residents are properly cared for. Unfortunately, this does not always occur. Fortunately, if you or other individuals experience nursing home accidents due to the staff's negligence, you have the...
Kentucky ranked near the bottom in nursing home quality
On Behalf of Hicks & Funfsinn, PLLC | Feb 1, 2019 | nursing home accidents
The quality of care at nursing homes has a very big impact on residents. Unfortunately, Kentucky didn’t do very well in a recent set of state rankings regarding such facilities. The rankings compared the states and Washington D.C. in their average scores on the...
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