Care Planning

Every state, including Georgia, has its own set of regulations and guidelines to govern the assisted living care industry. You might encounter different policies in each facility. However, all staff members and administrators must adhere to state laws and act in...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...