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In a recent analysis by U.S. News & World Report, Georgia's nursing homes have been found lagging in patient care and health outcomes compared to other states. This sets the stage for rampant incidents of nursing home abuse and neglect. This analysis evaluates staffing levels, patient outcomes, and harm prevention. It drew data from Nursing...

Elderly residents depend on the care and support nursing homes should provide. But there's a type of unprofessional behavior that creates a culture of fear and silence: nursing home retaliation. This involves malicious actions taken against residents in response to complaints or grievances. This often affects residents who have raised issues about the quality of...

Bedsores (also known as pressure ulcers) affect over 2.5 million people annually in the U.S. These injuries to the skin and underlying tissue result from prolonged pressure and are particularly prevalent among seniors due to their more fragile skin and often limited mobility. Understanding the prevention, recognition, and treatment of pressure ulcers is crucial, as...

During a recent hearing in the U.S. House of Representatives addressing nursing home staffing issues, the focus was squarely on the critical problem of understaffing in nursing facilities. As experts and lawmakers deliberated a proposed rule regarding minimum staffing requirements, they underscored the consequences of insufficient nursing home personnel. This discussion holds a sense of...

Nursing home residents need 24-hour care to help with many activities of daily living, including eating and drinking. One of the facility’s most important responsibilities is to help residents with meals, and that includes preventing choking incidents and deaths. Unfortunately, far too many nursing homes in Georgia fail to meet that standard of care, and...

When it comes to nursing home care, families place their trust in facilities and caregivers to provide the highest level of safety and support for their loved ones. Unfortunately, nursing home neglect is an unsettling reality that can have severe consequences, including the risk of concussion injuries. These traumatic brain injuries can result from various...

Exploring the factors contributing to UTIs in nursing home residents The prevalence of severe health issues among elderly residents in Georgia nursing homes is frequently linked to instances of abuse and neglect. Among these concerns, urinary tract infections (UTIs) stand out as an alarming problem. If you believe that a loved one developed a UTI...

A recent federal investigation has raised concerns among politicians and officials regarding nursing home neglect. The investigation revealed that many nursing homes are not undergoing regular inspections due to a shortage of inspectors. "States reported that severe staffing shortages and high turnover rates, driven largely by the inability to offer competitive salaries, hampers their ability...

Nursing homes need to make sure residents' basic needs are met. One of the primary reasons residents need a nursing home level of care is because they often require help with activities of daily living, including eating and drinking. As such, one of a nursing home's most fundamental responsibilities is to ensure that residents are...

Falls are very common in nursing homes throughout Georgia. Residents are more susceptible to falls due to muscle weakness, reduced flexibility, balance problems, medication side effects, and other factors. Because of this, facilities have a responsibility to take steps to prevent falls from happening. When they don't, a nursing home neglect lawyer can help hold...