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There will come a time when you may have to make the decision to place your loved one in a nursing home because, unlike home care, a nursing home facility may offer 24/7 care by skilled professionals. Care.com cites statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which reports that there are currently...

Falls in nursing homes are increasing at an alarming rate. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that more than 800,000 elders age 65 and older are hospitalized due to falls. The CDC mentions that one out of five falls results in a serious injury – particularly broken bones and head injuries. Elders may also suffer from...

Everyone can benefit from a strong economy. Well, almost everyone. For most, it’s good for consumers and businesses alike. But what does this mean for your loved one living in a Georgia nursing home? CBS News cites a recent study that unveiled the negative consequences a strong economy has on nursing homes.   Nursing home staff jobs already have a...

If your loved one is living in a nursing home in Atlanta, you should be aware that the city has a terrible reputation for its treatment of people living in such facilities. According to Reader’s Digest, Atlanta ranks at the top of the list of cities with the worst-rated nursing homes. Atlanta was No. 1...

An audit sheds light on an alarming statistic. Over 25 percent of possible sexual and physical abuse cases involving nursing home residents were never reported to law enforcement.  Conducted by the Health and Human Services inspector general’s office, the audit also reveals that Medicare has failed to enforce a federal law that calls for prompt notification by...

A recent report found that breast cancer treatment may hasten death for nursing home residents. Those who live at least a year after treatment often experience a significant downturn in their quality of life.  The report, published in the journal JAMA Surgery in August, raises questions about the value of screening women in nursing homes for breast cancer. Surgery is a common way to treat...

Residents in nursing homes require a high level of care. Unfortunately, many of them don’t get the attention they need due to understaffing, according to new federal data. A PBS report puts a spotlight on this problem. Staffing fluctuates daily and there are significant shortfalls on the weekends in most nursing homes. On some days,...

Three nursing home employees were arrested after a Snapchat video showed them "vaping" over a dying resident. According to a Newsweek article, the assisted living employees appeared in a video where they used profanities and were seen smoking from a vape pen. In the background was a 76-year-old woman who was dying after suffering a...

A scabies outbreak in a nursing home has prompted action by Georgia lawmakers who are looking for ways to curtail future infestations. The death of Rebecca Zeni, 93, due to a scabies infection made national headlines and raised questions about how to prevent such tragedies from happening again. The Georgia Department of Public Health released...

You trust the nursing home to care for your loved one, but sometimes the facility falls far short of its duty – so far short that employees can be indicted on criminal charges. That’s what happened earlier this year in a case involving a vulnerable World War II veteran who died in the Northeast Atlanta...