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Georgia has a law called the Nursing Home Residents’ Bill of Rights, which gives to each nursing home resident a right to: Exercise his or her civil and property rights, like voting, making a will, managing his or her personal affairs and finances, practicing his or her religion, and meeting and associating with people of his or her choice. Know…
Georgia has regulations regarding Personal Care Home Residents, which give to each personal care home resident a right to: Be fully informed about his or her rights in a way that the resident will understand, and receive copies of: The Personal Care Home regulations regarding residents; All procedures and policies of the home concerning resident conduct and responsibilities; The services…
As our parents age and making decisions becomes more difficult, someone becoming a Guardian of their elderly parent rather than continuing as a Power of Attorney may become necessary and the best option to keep your parent(s) safe. But what is Guardianship and what do you need to know about it? Following is a definition of guardianship and the questions…
Federal law gives each resident of a nursing home that participates in the Medicare and/or Medicaid program a right to: Choose his or her personal doctor. Have full information, in advance, about his or her care and treatment, and participate in planning and making any changes in his or her care and treatment. Live and receive services with reasonable allowance…
The practice of elder law is an area of expertise that developed from the need of a growing population of senior citizens with specific legal issues. Elder law is a relatively new area in the practice of law, arising from the need of a growing population of senior citizens with specific legal needs. What can an elder law attorney do…
If the person in your care is in good health, you may not be thinking about her possible need for a conservatorship, or adult guardianship. But if you’re considering this step, you’re not alone. The unfortunate truth is that many older adults have long periods toward the end of life when they’re not able to make decisions for themselves —…