RESPECTED GEORGIA LAWYER ADVISING THE ELDERLY ON THEIR LEGAL RIGHTS AND PROTECTING THEM FROM ABUSE

Georgia law protects the elderly with a number of statutory and regulatory enactments.  In addition there are many agencies throughout Georgia that exist to provide services for the elderly.  If you, or a loved one, may be the victim of elder abuse or neglect, please contact Charles Scholle, a dedicated Atlanta metro area lawyer with the expertise to guide families through the process of protecting their elderly loved one.

Civil and Criminal Statutes

• Bill of Rights for Residents of Long Term Care Facilities OCGA § 31-8-100 et seq.
• Disabled Adults and Elder Persons Protection Act OCGA § 30-5-1 et seq.
• Long-term Care Facility Resident Abuse Reporting Act OCGA § 31-8-80 et seq.
• Cruelty to a Person 65 Years of Age or Older OCGA § 16-5-100.

State Agencies and Organizations

• Georgia Department of Community Health
• Georgia Adult Protective Services
• Georgia Council on Aging
• Georgia Council of Community Ombudsmen
• Georgia Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation
• Georgia Division of Aging Services
• Georgia Division of Aging Services, Elder Rights & Advocacy Programs
• Georgia Long Term Care Ombudsman
• Georgia Office of Attorney General

Regulations (Full Text Available Online at Georgia Department of Community Health website).

• Nursing Home. Georgia Regs. 290-5-8
• Intermediate Care Home. Georgia Regs. 290-5-9
• Community Living Arrangement. Georgia Regs. 290-9-37
• Personal Care Home. Georgia Regs. 111-8-62

Get Legal Advice and Support
Charles Scholle can be reached by calling toll–free at 1–866–972–528 or in Atlanta at 770–717–5100.