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Right to Nursing Home Records and Medical Information

Nursing home residents and their personal representatives have a right to stay informed regarding their condition and their care. 42…

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Build Back Better Act

The Build Back Better Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday, November 19, 2021 on a mostly party-line…

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HUD Section 8 Rental Certificate Program

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) administers a number of programs to assist low-income families, older adults…

3 years ago

Involuntary Hospitalization and Treatment of Involuntary Patients

The procedure commonly referred to as a “1013” is governed by O.C.G.A. Title 37, Chapter 3 (§ 37-3-41 et seq).*…

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Temporary Health Care Placement Decision Maker for an Adult Act (O.C.G.A. § 31-36A-1 et seq.)

An attending physician, treating physician, or other physician licensed according to the laws of the State of Georgia, after having…

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News Roundup – November 21, 2021

News Sources: Elder Law Attorney Daniel Tully has 9 questions you should ask before you or a loved one goes…

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Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers Celebrates 2021 Caregiver of the Year Awards

The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers (RCI) and Seniorlink recently announced its winners of the 2021 Georgia Caregiver of the…

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Nursing Home Visitation Resumes

During Covid-19, nursing facilities were allowed to restrict visitation to prevent Covid's spread. A recent CMS letter to State Survey…

3 years ago

Gun Laws and Related Information

Many people have questions about guns and gun rights, especially as they relate to the elderly. The general answer is…

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International Fraud Awareness Week

November 14 through November 20, 2021, is International Fraud Awareness Week. Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr says: Scammers are constantly…

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