What Happens if Medicaid Runs Out? The legal bases for a nursing home to legally discharge or transfer a resident are very limited in most states across the country. In fact, if Medicaid runs out, this is not a basis for a nursing home to remove a resident. In some very limited cases, however, a […]

According to recent statistics from the Centers for Disease Control, pressure sores, which are also commonly called bedsores or decubitus ulcers, are very common among residents in nursing homes. These sores result from unrelieved pressure on the patient’s skin, and are a common sign of nursing home neglect or abuse. In fact, nearly 11 percent […]

When people think about potential victims of abuse, minors and young children are usually at the top of the list. This is especially true because media reports tend to focus heavily on stories involving child abuse—especially sexual abuse of underage minors by adults. However, elderly people are another group of individuals who are especially vulnerable […]

Elderly individuals can be some of the most vulnerable citizens in our society. Unfortunately, this vulnerability is a primary reason why elder abuse continues to be a problem—especially at nursing homes across the country. The risks of elder abuse in a nursing home can increase due to a variety of conditions and factors, including age, […]

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In the United States, an unfortunate number of individuals over the age of 60 suffer from elder abuse. Statistics show that at least 10 percent of all elders have experienced some type of abuse. However, this number is thought to be a low estimate because situations involving elder abuse are largely unreported. In addition to […]

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Important Signs Someone Is Mistreating Your Loved One When a loved one enters a nursing home or skilled living facility, you trust the staff to provide quality care. The decision to leave your loved one in the care of strangers is never easy. Even after performing extensive research and receiving numerous referrals, all it takes […]

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Trusting your loved one to the care of others is never easy. However, the daily demands of you and your family’s lives often will not accommodate caring for an elderly loved one. You must rely on assisted living facilities and healthcare providers to provide the necessary care for your elderly loved one. After learning that […]

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Coming to terms with the fact that your parent or other aging relative needs the kind of round-the-clock care that only a nursing home can provide is never easy. It is a good feeling, however, to know that you’ve found a nursing home that’s a good fit for your loved one and that provides him […]

Learn how to report elder abuse in Georgia and keep your loved one safe. For legal help after elder or nursing home abuse, call David Brauns: 404-418-8244.

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If you have a loved one in a nursing home, you must watch for signs of nursing home abuse and neglect, which can include more than physical and financial abuse.