Nursing homes and assisted living facilities carry a big responsibility: the care of our elderly loved ones. The state and federal government realize the critical nature of providing care to this vulnerable population, which is why nursing homes are strictly...
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Nursing Home Neglect & Abuse
Small signs of elder abuse
When we choose a home for our parents or other elders to live in, we want to be sure that the home we choose for them is safe. Despite the best efforts of family members, one in six elders in communities still suffers from abuse. Part of what makes stopping abuse so...
Would ‘granny cam’ bill really make Atlanta nursing home residents safer?
After a Georgia Supreme Court decision that allowed nursing home residents to install hidden video cameras in their room to document abuse or neglect, legislators decided to take things a step further. The state House of Representatives recently passed a bill that...
Lack of nursing home inspections bring concerns about neglect
As the COVID-19 pandemic swept through the country this past year, nursing home residents were among the demographics hardest hit. And the people living in Georgia long-term care facilities were among them. During this past year in the state, nearly 4,200 people died...
Fight against financial elder abuse
Everyone wants to know that their loved one is safe in their nursing home. Despite how much effort you put into researching the quality of care that different nursing homes offer and what kind of services they can provide for your loved one, it is still possible that...
Disturbing trend of abuse and neglect in Georgia nursing homes
Putting a loved one in a nursing home is never easy, especially these days when many facilities are limiting visits. However, nursing home employees still must do their jobs. Unfortunately, disturbing stories are starting to emerge about nursing home abuse and neglect...
Dangerous premises can lead to nursing home falls
Elderly nursing home residents can suffer serious injuries after slips, trips and falls. From broken bones to torn ligaments, the injuries can be painful, long lasting and ultimately lead to problems in mobility. A nursing home’s staff is responsible for keeping the...
Preventing elder abuse
Most people are aware that Elder Abuse is a problem, far fewer realize just how big of a problem it is. It exists in every region, every state, and every major city in the country. In fact, there’s a decent chance a person you know has been a victim. Approximately 1...
What is the state of elder abuse protections in the U.S.?
For those of us that have parents in nursing homes and independent living facilities, our worst fear is elder abuse. After all, our parents took care of us for decades and helped make us who we are today. So, it is natural that we want to make sure that same love and...
Lack of nursing home visits could be masking signs of abuse
Of all the sacrifices most of us have had to make in 2020, not being able to visit loved ones who live in nursing homes and similar facilities is one of the toughest. Especially now that the holidays are here, it can feel like something is missing without a visit to...