Having someone to step in and make health care decisions on one’s behalf should the need arise can be beneficial in a variety of ways. However, many individuals in Georgia might be uncertain of how best to approach certain aspects of this process, such as the topic of...
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Types and signs of nursing home neglect
While many care facilities may take every possible step to provide patients with a certain standard of care, this might not always be the case in every situation. Nursing home neglect is a major issue that can carry disastrous repercussions, and similar concerns...
The possible benefits of health care planning
While visiting a medical facility for care can be a stressful and intimidating task, it may also be necessary at times. Most individuals may have preferences about the type of care they will receive after the onset of a major medical condition, but some might not have...
Finding support for elder law issues
You might be in your 30s, 40s, 50s or beyond as your parents enter their golden years. Like many adult children in Georgia, you might take on the role of caregiver for an aging parent. If both your mother and father are in good health, your role might be more geared...
Know the difference between Medicaid and Medicare
If you’re an adult child of aging parents in Georgia, you may be glad to know that there are federal programs in place to assist your loved ones. Determining which program best fits your parent’s needs can be challenging. Medicaid is a federal healthcare program...
Type of care matters when addressing end-of-life illness
There are times in life when people have to think about situations that may make them uncomfortable or that are difficult to consider. For instance, if a Georgia resident is diagnosed with a terminal illness or is reaching his or her elderly years, it may be necessary...
Are you at risk of needing long-term care?
It is not unusual for people to begin thinking about everything they will do with their free time once they retire. While it is fun to think about the hobbies they will pick up, where they will travel or the other ways in which they will use their retirement funds, it...
Advance directives may prevent guesswork relating to health care
Though any Georgia resident of any age could experience health issues, it is more likely for elderly loved ones to have a higher risk of serious health concerns. In some cases, those concerns could be so severe that the person cannot express his or her wishes for care...
4 factors to consider when choosing a health care agent
Medical decisions are not always easy to make. Even when trying to make those decisions for oneself, it can take a lot of thought, gathering of information and input from doctors before making a choice that a person feels comfortable with. As a result, most people can...
What information is necessary for elder care planning?
Many Georgia residents do not think about how they want someone to care for them in their elderly years until they reach retirement age or beyond. As a result, it often falls to the adult children to ensure that their parents have their affairs in order so that the...