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...
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Nursing Home Neglect
6 indications of nursing home neglect
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....
Overview of nursing home resident rights in Georgia
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...
Signs of physical abuse in your senior loved one with dementia
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...
How must nursing homes provide conditions that are safe and sanitary
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...
The danger of a nursing home “elopement”
One of the biggest dangers a senior with memory problems can face when they're in nursing care is "elopement." That's the term used to describe what happens when a senior with dementia somehow manages to leave their nursing home and simply walk away. Elopement is much...
Take steps to protect your loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia
It’s an unfortunate truth, but those who have Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and other kinds of mental health issues in old age may be taken advantage of by the staff at a nursing home or other care facility. Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease also put patients at a...
Your loved one may not be able to explain their nursing home injuries
The elderly are a particularly vulnerable group for many reasons, from frailty to dependency, and that’s why nursing home issues are such a serious problem. When abused or neglected by caregivers, they may have no way to protect themselves or prevent injuries. Some of...
Spotting the signs of emotional abuse in nursing homes
Abuse and neglect in nursing homes are, unfortunately, more common than many people think. It is a huge cause of distress in older people, leading to mental and physical pain, anguish, fear and distress. If you have a loved one who is residing in a nursing home, it is...
Is income a factor in Georgia nursing home injuries and abuse?
Merely thinking about the abuse of elders in Georgia nursing homes is enough to make most people feel uncomfortable. Some elders are as fragile as newborns, meaning they are vulnerable and often cannot defend themselves. As you know, abuse can result in nursing home...