Transcript: Medicaid fraud is an ongoing problem in this country. Unfortunately, many nursing homes commit Medicaid fraud in the hopes of receiving an increased amount of benefits. Nursing homes responsible for Medicaid fraud may falsify records, bill for unnecessary services, or purposely exaggerate on certain documents. As a result, Georgia is forced to spend unnecessary …
Transcript: The Georgia Office of Aging, also known at the Division of Aging Services, is a government agency specifically created for the wellbeing of individuals aged 60 and above, as well as adults with disabilities. First and foremost, the main goal of the Division of Aging Services (or DAS) is to provide the necessary services …
Transcript: The Georgia Long Term Ombudsman Program is an organization governed by the Older Americans Act and Georgia Law, for the purpose of advocating for the health and well-being of residents in long-term care facilities. The facilities protected by the Ombudsman Program include nursing homes, care facilities for the mentally disabled, or assisted living centers. …
Transcript: Often, residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities are unable to make decisions, act on their own behalf, or in cases of aged-related brain diseases like Alzheimer’s, even communicate simple wants. In those cases, another person, usually a spouse or a child of the resident, will act on their behalf. Generally, but not …
Transcript: Malnutrition and dehydration are two common types of neglect in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. These conditions can easily become life-threatening if not taken care in a timely manner. Malnutrition is a result of either consuming less calories than needed, or not getting the nutrients needed in the foods that have been consumed. …
Transcript: Bedsores may be one of the most common signs of trouble for a resident at a nursing home. Bedsores, sometimes referred to as pressure sores, are wounds commonly caused by the constant pressure on the skin from the bed. This kind of consistent pressure can reduce, or even cut off blood flow. Without blood …
Transcript: When it is determined that an individual has a bedsore, there are different steps taken to treat the area. The first thing that must be done when treating a bedsore is to remove the pressure on that area of the skin. Often, when the sore is in the early stages, this will go a …
Transcript: If you have a potential nursing home abuse or neglect case, then you will want to retain an attorney to represent your injured loved one. However, you may wonder how much it will cost and what the attorney’s fees will be. Almost all nursing home abuse lawyers that represent injured folks work on a …
Transcript: Who may bring a lawsuit against a nursing home will depend on the status of the resident. If the resident died because of the injuries, then a ‘wrongful death’ claim may be made against the nursing home. Wrongful death is the legal term used in Georgia to describe death caused by the negligent, intentional, …
Transcript: If you’re a loved one is a resident of a Georgia nursing home or assisted living facility, then your number one defense against abuse or neglect is to be involved. Go to the facility often. Ask questions. Learn the names of the nurses, doctors, and administrators. This way, you can stay on top of …
