It can be a difficult decision to place your elderly relative in a nursing home, but it is often a choice that is in their best interests. Nursing homes can provide assistance in terms of day-to-day living and medical care. Institutions involved in looking after...
There’s been a lot of debate in Georgia and other states about the use of cameras (both obvious and hidden) in nursing homes to help protect residents from abuse. Hidden cameras. in particular, are controversial. Some elder care advocates, including those in the...
Often, a loved one reaches a point where doctors have determined that their medical condition can no longer be successfully treated or cured. However, they still need professional care during the time they have left. That’s where hospice care facilities come in. These...
As relatives get older, they may lose the ability to take care of themselves. Often, tasks that they had previously done without thinking, such as getting dressed or preparing meals, become extremely challenging. In such circumstances, it can be in their best...
Relatives typically invest a lot of time and effort into choosing the ideal nursing home for their loved ones. Unfortunately, first impressions can be deceiving and it may be difficult to know what goes on in a nursing home all of the time. Even in the most highly...
Slip and fall accidents are one of the leading causes of personal injury in Georgia. In fact, each year, over a million people across the entire country have to go to the emergency room after having a slip and fall accident. The consequences of such accidents can...
In times past, families would care for their elderly relatives in their own homes. It is difficult in today’s fast-paced world to provide adequate full-time care for older loved ones. For this reason and more, many families choose a nursing home for their loved ones....
The law protects the rights of all seniors living in nursing homes in Georgia. However, unfortunately, you may still find institutions that abuse or take advantage of the elderly persons that reside there. On that account, you should be aware of the rights of elderly...
One of the hardest things you may ever have to face is placing your senior loved one in a nursing home. It can be hard to trust others with the care your aged family member’s needs, especially when diagnosed with dementia due to aging or conditions like Alzheimer’s...
Nursing homes in the state of Georgia are subject to rules established by the Department of Community Health under the office of the Georgia Secretary of State. These rules are updated periodically to ensure a standard of quality of living in nursing homes operating...
