The cases discussed here make clear the importance of making health decisions in advance and communicating them. Too often, decisions…
Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 31-39-1 et seq.) defines a candidate for non-resuscitation as a patient who, based on a determination…
Nursing home residents and their personal representatives have a right to stay informed regarding their condition and their care. 42…
The Build Back Better Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday, November 19, 2021 on a mostly party-line…
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) administers a number of programs to assist low-income families, older adults…
The procedure commonly referred to as a “1013” is governed by O.C.G.A. Title 37, Chapter 3 (§ 37-3-41 et seq).*…
An attending physician, treating physician, or other physician licensed according to the laws of the State of Georgia, after having…
News Sources: Elder Law Attorney Daniel Tully has 9 questions you should ask before you or a loved one goes…
The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers (RCI) and Seniorlink recently announced its winners of the 2021 Georgia Caregiver of the…
During Covid-19, nursing facilities were allowed to restrict visitation to prevent Covid's spread. A recent CMS letter to State Survey…