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...
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...
If you have gotten into a collision with a semi, there are a few things you can do to help yourself. Initially, it’s very important for you to seek medical attention. The injuries that people suffer in these types of crashes are often severe and may require surgery or...
When you’re involved in an auto accident, it is possible that you could have hidden injuries that won’t be readily apparent. These injuries are often hidden because your body’s stores of adrenaline and other chemicals are released when you’re put into “fight or...
Some people with alcohol issues are successful professionals who hide their substance abuse from their families and their employers. Others aren't as successful in hiding their struggles. They may bounce from job to job and struggle to maintain healthy interpersonal...
Everyone knows that a fatigued truck driver on a Kentucky highway puts everyone else on the road in grave danger. Sleepiness and driving any vehicle is a potentially dangerous combination. Add in a huge, multi-ton tractor-trailer, and the risk of serious tragedy gets...
Being followed too closely by a tailgater, whether they're completely oblivious to what they're doing or driving aggressively on purpose, can be very frightening. You're well aware of how close that car looks in the rearview mirror, and you're always wondering if...
The shopping switch over to home delivery as opposed to in-store shopping excursions has created many new jobs, but it has also led to new risks for the average person. One of the concerns that come with the shift to e-commerce and direct delivery is the pressure this...
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...
A car accident can damage the human body in a number of ways. One of the most common injuries victims sustain during a car accident is soft tissue injuries. While injuries like broken bones, bruises and scrapes tend to be more apparent, soft tissue injuries that...
