On behalf of Goode Law Office, PLLC | Sep 18, 2020 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
Quite often, a serious fall triggers a nursing home stay. Residents believe, or at least hope, that they will recover and return home. All too often, however, falls also prolong nursing home stays. Up to 75 percent of nursing home residents fall each year. Because of...
On behalf of Goode Law Office, PLLC | Sep 14, 2020 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect, Uncategorized
Understaffing, an issue which affects over 90 percent of the long-term care facilities in Fayette County, is at the heart of most nursing home negligence claims. In addition to direct effects, understaffing has some indirect effects. Employee morale is usually low,...
On behalf of Goode Law Office, PLLC | Sep 7, 2020 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
The direct cost of elderly falls, mostly hospitalization expenses, total about $34 billion a year. Indirect costs, such as lost work, necessary stays in long-term care facilities, and emotional damage, adds billions more to this cost. Since so much is at stake,...
On behalf of Goode Law Office, PLLC | Jul 15, 2020 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
As coronavirus quarantines persist, lots of people are asking about granny cams, which are hidden surveillance cameras in nursing home rooms. These gadgets, which are a lot like nanny cams, are usually legal in Kentucky. But, there are always some serious “if”s as to...
On behalf of Goode Law Office, PLLC | Jul 5, 2020 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
Demographically, the next decade may be a sea change for America. For the first time in history, by 2034, there will be more people over 65 than under 18. This one statistic might be the most telling indicator of the elderly population explosion, an event that has...
On behalf of Goode Law Office, PLLC | Jul 1, 2020 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
Pressure ulcers affect about a fourth of all residents in long-term care facilities. If detected and addressed very early, bedsores are usually not a problem at all. However, even a slight diagnosis or treatment delay could mean that these injuries become...
On behalf of Goode Law Office, PLLC | Jun 22, 2020 | Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect, Premises Liability
Briefly, falls cause most nursing home stays. And, falls extend most nursing home stays. Fall injuries are the leading cause of nursing home admissions. Additionally, roughly two-thirds of residents slip and fall at least once during their stays. Most of these victims...
On behalf of Goode Law Office, PLLC | Nov 7, 2019 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
There are many areas of concern when considering placing a loved one in failing health in a nursing home facility. While the possibility that a beloved family member could be a victim of abuse or neglect while in the care of staff is a serious worry, there is another...
On behalf of Goode Law Office, PLLC | Oct 9, 2019 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
In the search for a suitable placement for a failing loved one, one of the most pressing needs is ensuring his or her safety. In spite of diligent research, there remains the concern that a resident could suffer from neglect or abuse. Kentucky residents will soon have...
On behalf of Goode Law Office, PLLC | Sep 10, 2019 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
Some of the most important decisions in life involve finding trusted care for loved ones. When help is sought for an elderly family member in failing health, the facility selected is trusted to provide appropriate care. Unfortunately, there are frequent reports...
