Health Advocacy

Rosalynn Carter Institute Releases Toolkit to Help Caregivers Plan for Disaster

On July 27, 2023, the Rosalyn Carter Institute issued the following announcement: I am writing to share an exciting update…

1 year ago

Nursing home residents have right to know what’s going on with their care

Kathleen Audia is sixty three (63) years old this year. She has been hearing impaired since childhood, and lost total…

7 years ago

Euthanasia – Are we there?

On January 29, 2018, CNN reported that a British Court ruled in favor of doctors, and against parents, holding that…

7 years ago

Look after your loved ones even if they are in a nursing home or ALF

On December 28, 2017, CNN reported the beating of an eighty-six year old man with dementia who was a resident…

7 years ago

Family of nursing home resident forced to arbitrate wrongful death claim

Lola Norton was a nursing home resident. After her death, her husband brought a wrongful death claim against PruittHealth -…

8 years ago

The Impact of Caregiving

A recent article in Health Affairs Blog explores the role of family caregivers in the long-term care setting. The following…

8 years ago

Article: Patients With Dementia Present Communication Challenges In Hospice Care

Caregivers of those with dementia know that decision-making is challenging. The following extract from an article addresses problems with communication.…

8 years ago

Patient’s Right to Direct Health Decisions Affirmed

On July 5, 2016, in Doctors Hospital of Augusta v. Alicea, 2016 Ga. LEXIS 448 (2016), the Georgia Supreme Court…

8 years ago

Questions regarding Health Reform

If you are searching for answers regarding health reform, otherwise known as Obamacare, one of the best places to look…

9 years ago

The cost of nursing home care: Could it be as high as $730,000?

On October 16, 2015, USA Today reported (see link below) that nursing home care could run as high as $730,000.…

9 years ago