Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect

Do you have a loved one who is suffering from abuse or neglect at a Georgia nursing home? This very distressing situation is, sadly, all too common. There are many ways in which the elderly can suffer in nursing homes. If you notice any of the following telltale...

If you're entering the last years of your life in Georgia or you have a loved one in this position, it's essential to ensure that your financial assets are protected. Unfortunately, some individuals take advantage of the elderly by obtaining power of attorney or using...

Georgia has laws on the books that are designed to protect especially vulnerable people from abuse. These include protections for disabled adults who reside in care homes. There are also laws that are particularly designed to protect people over 65 from abuse. Elder...

When nursing facility patients are not properly positioned and rotated regularly, bedsores can develop quickly over time. They occur more often than many Georgia residents understand, and many times, they develop with little to no knowledge from others. This is...

Neglect is one of the most common forms of nursing home abuse in Georgia. It occurs when a nursing home patient is not provided with the proper level of care. Often, understaffing at nursing home facilities is the underlying cause of nursing home neglect. #1: Poor...

Many adults are fortunate enough to watch their parents grow older. However, it's often difficult for them to spend lots of time caring for their elderly parents. Considering that, the only option you might have is to place your parent in a Georgia nursing home....

You might need to make the difficult decision to transfer a family member to a nursing home. This could be because the person's health needs detailed attention or because there are no family members who have a schedule that allows for providing the care needed. While...

When you make the difficult decision to place your loved one in a nursing home, you'd like to believe that your loved one will get the best possible care. Unfortunately, this isn't always the case. Every year, hundreds of nursing home residents are victims of abuse...

It's an unfortunate fact that elder abuse is a big problem in the United States today. People in Georgia need to know that as many as 5 million senior citizens are abused and neglected in this country annually. Though these statistics are shocking, it's important to...

Individuals who experience any type of harm while staying in a Georgia nursing home may be victims of nursing home abuse. If a facility receives funding from Medicare, its residents have the right to live without fear of being mentally, physically or emotionally...