Is your loved one’s nursing home prepared for a disaster?

There’s no part of the country that’s immune from natural disasters. Unfortunately, as we’ve seen in cases from Florida to California, sometimes vulnerable nursing home residents whose protection should be a top priority for those responsible for their care are abandoned by staff who evacuated the facility and left them behind. In addition to natural […]

Dehydration in nursing homes: What you should know

Almost everybody knows that it’s important to stay hydrated. What about folks who can’t recognize their own needs due to dementia or other cognitive disorders? This is a common problem for the elderly, and they may end up suffering serious health problems when their caregivers don’t pay enough attention. What are the symptoms of dehydration? […]

Nursing homes should protect residents from spreading pests

Head lice are tiny insects commonly associated with daycare centers and elementary schools. Children who get in close proximity or who trade articles of clothing can quickly spread these obnoxious, biting insects to their friends and classmates. Although people usually associate lice with young children, these insects can attack people of any age. Those living […]

Will the other driver’s policy actually cover your losses?

Your car insurance helps protect you against the liability that comes from operating a big, heavy piece of machinery in public.  If you cause a crash, the property damage and injuries that result from the wreck could potentially have catastrophic financial consequences for you. The other driver could hold you accountable for the cost to […]

Can I receive compensation for an injury if I can’t work?

Getting into an auto accident in Georgia is terrible enough, but if you are injured and can’t work, that makes the situation even worse. What can compound that is losing your job because of your injuries. Can you get compensation if you can’t return to work? Who is responsible for the accident? When other motorists […]

Knowing the status of a nursing home resident is essential

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 […]