Having parents or an elderly relative with declining health may require them to live in a Georgia nursing home. Checking on them periodically to ensure that they are being treated right is essential, especially with the lack of thorough inspections in these facilities over the past year. Nursing homes must meet specific federal guidelines and […]
A common type of abuse in a nursing home is physical. This involves leaving restraints on patients for too long or neglecting the patient long enough for physical issues to arise. Another type of abuse in Georgia nursing homes that you might not be as familiar with is emotional abuse. If you have a family […]
When your parent becomes elderly and needs extra care, you likely are wary of putting them in a nursing home right away. However, you eventually may need to make that difficult decision. Yet, you still are concerned. You don’t want your mom or dad to become a victim to nursing home abuse or neglect. How […]
One of the main causes of elder abuse within nursing home settings in Georgia and other U.S. states is caregiver burnout. While there is no excuse for elder abuse, there are several factors that may contribute to caregiver burnout. Financial issues, stressful working situations and substance abuse problems can lead to abusive or negligent care. […]
As people grow older in Atlanta their bodies do not work quite the same way as they do when they are younger. Due to this fact, they may need extra assistance with various activities throughout the day. Also, they may develop various diseases and injure themselves and require additional medical attention as a result. While […]
You’ve noticed a different tone to your weekly visits or phone call check-ins with your relative in a nursing home. When you can’t stop by in-person, you find comfort in knowing you helped pick out their assisted living care facility due to its great care options and friendly staff. But the last time you chatted […]
In the fall of 2016, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) took one step into the future by banning mandatory pre-dispute arbitration agreements. Now, the government has taken two steps into the past by revising the proposal and removing the most valuable protections for residents’ rights. The Proposal Banning Mandatory Arbitration in Nursing […]
In September 2016, the government took a step forward by banning federally funded nursing homes from forcing residents to accept mandatory arbitration agreements. These clauses prevent patients and family members from filing lawsuits following nursing home neglect, elder abuse and severe crimes like rape and murder. However, the industry’s most powerful groups don’t want you […]
Bedsores affect approximately 2.5 million patients annually. The condition occurs most often in seniors, but it also affects younger adults with limited mobility. Bedsores are sometimes called pressure ulcers because they develop when pressure limits blood flow to the skin. Ulcers are typically found in places where the bones and joints force the skin against […]
(404) 618 0082 to discuss your situation with Mr. Prieto. ” width=”800″ height=”493″ /> Make it your job to check on your elderly relatives. Visit them often to be sure that they’re receiving quality treatment. By following these steps, you can prevent nursing home abuse and identify problems before they impact your loved one’s well-being. […]