Georgia law gives nursing home residents the right to be free from chemical and physical restraints that restrict mobility. While there can be legitimate reasons for them, some nursing care facilities use these tools to keep difficult residents in line. This can be a violation of state and federal law,…
Although Georgia’s hot and humid summers can be miserable for anyone, the extreme temperatures can be downright deadly for seniors. Elderly adults are particularly vulnerable to heat stress injuries. Not only do older people have a more difficult time adjusting to temperature shifts, but they may also have chronic health…
Moving a loved one into a nursing home is a difficult decision. If you have a demanding work schedule or live too far away to visit regularly, you may be especially concerned about whether your relative’s needs are being met. You might also be worried they could become a victim…
A scary story came out of California recently about an elderly woman who died even though a trained nurse was standing right next to her. Our Atlanta elder abuse lawyers know that Georgia’s seniors, as well as seniors across the country, are rightly concerned about this story. The California tragedy…
Nursing home residents deserve to be treated with respect and dignity, but unfortunately many nursing home patients suffer various types of abuse at the hands of caregivers who should be helping them to stay safe and cared for. Conservative Review reported recently on a multi-year investigation that the AARP conducted…
When abuse or negligence occurs in a nursing home, the hope is that someone will report it. This could be a staff member, a family member of a patient, or the patient himself. When the abuse is reported, steps can be taken to correct the problem and ensure that other…
There are safety rules and regulations applicable to nursing homes throughout the Atlanta area in order to prevent nursing home abuse and nursing home neglect. Unfortunately, many of these standards are violated by nursing care facilities. This can have serious consequences for patients. An in-depth review of nursing homes in…
The job of a Medicaid fraud investigator is to try to identify health care providers who are improperly taking money from the Medicaid system. Medicaid is a form of health insurance for lower income people, so a lot of Medicaid fraud involves things like billing for health services that were…
Old age is supposed to be a time for seniors to enjoy the good life, but unfortunately for many elderly individuals, there comes a time when they can no longer live on their own and must turn to nursing homes or caregivers to provide care. These vulnerable seniors deserve to…
Most visitors to nursing home are aware of the importance of watching for signs of physical abuse, as reports of nursing home abuse and neglect have become common. Unfortunately, visitors to nursing homes often do not consider the real risk of sexual abuse because they may believe seniors are too…