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Service Animals and the ADA

Service animals used by individuals with a disability can only be excluded from public places if they cannot be controlled…

2 months ago

Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990: The Basics

On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed into law the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), a…

2 months ago

Award of Custody to Grandparent Overturned

Award of Custody to Grandparent Overturned In Geiger v. Allmond, 371 Ga. App. 641 (May 23, 2024), the Court of…

4 months ago

Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model for Dementia Care

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services launched the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model on July 1, 2024.…

4 months ago

Medicaid’s Refusal to Provide 24/7 Care in the Community Might be Discrimination

Medicaid's Refusal to Provide 24/7 Care in the Community Might be Discrimination In Harrison v. Young (5th Cir. June 6,…

5 months ago

Updates to Nursing Home Quality of Care Regulations

From time to time federal regulations covering nursing home quality of care are updated. Thus far, the following updates have…

5 months ago

Federal Nursing Home Quality of Care Regulations

Nursing homes that accept Medicare or Medicaid are required to comply with quality of care regulations. Although we have blogged…

5 months ago

Virtual Dementia Tour

Dementia affects more than 50 million people worldwide. The Virtual Dementia Tour is designed to allow participants to experience what…

5 months ago

New Report cites dangers in relying on data regarding quality of care in Assisted Living Facilities

In February 2024, Justice in Aging released a new report based on California’s “performance measure” data from the state’s Medicaid…

9 months ago

Georgia Adult Protective Services Manual

Georgia Adult Protective Services Authority for Adult Protective Services is found at O.C.G.A. § 30-5-1 et seq. The stated purpose…

1 year ago