Metta Johnson & Associates

12/03/2025

Thanks to Hurley Elder Care Law for an amazing appreciation luncheon today. A great tradition!

12/01/2025

Today is World AIDS day. With Metta having founded one of the first hospices in Georgia in 1991, it's amazing to look back on how far we have come in the care of people living with AIDS and HIV in these past 34 years.

A news report from December of 1991 when Metta helped found and open the first AIDS hospice in Georgia, Haven House Hospice. She has always championed the ne...

12/01/2025

Above and Beyond: Saving Thanksgiving
Mr. Hines, had been experiencing cognitive decline leading up to the holiday season. He also had a history of getting urinary tract infections which increased his disorientation. As for many seniors, he would often end up the in the hospital.
The night before Thanksgiving eve, he became increasingly disoriented. His family was worried he would have to spend the holiday in the ER.
Andi, however, knew the contact information for a virtual ER doctor group who she works with closely often. The next morning, she was able to have mobile labs ordered along with a urinalysis. The virtual ER doctor was also proactively prescribed an antibiotic.
Mr. Hines' condition improved, so was able to avoid going to the hospital. And he was able to spend Thanksgiving with his family.

These stories have been shared with the permission of the client and/or identifying information has been changed for privacy.

11/21/2025

Do your holiday plans including taking a loved one to medical appointments, managing their household, or managing medications?
Let a care manager do that for you, so you can plan creating enjoyable holiday memories instead!

Do your holiday plans including taking a loved one to medical appointments, managing their household, or managing medications?Let a care manager do that for ...

11/18/2025

The importance and value of including people living with dementia in decision making.

Michael shares a personal story of helping his father living with dementia sell his car.

11/10/2025

Above and Beyond: Work Place Disability Benefits Help

Jake had been receiving long term disability from his work following a stroke. Grace been been working with him during his recovery. Jake was distraught when he got a notice from his long term disability provider that it would be coming to an end. He appealed and provided all the requested records from providers, but it still was not enough. Grace composed a comprehensive Care Management report tying together all of his conditions, ongoing needs, and ADL and IADL functioning. With this thorough and comprehensive information, Grace was able to help Jake keep his much needed benefit.

These stories have been shared with the permission of the client and/or identifying information has been changed for privacy.

10/17/2025

"A new study shows that cognitive training can increase the levels of a key chemical messenger in the brain responsible for decision-making. "

A new study shows that cognitive training can increase the levels of a key chemical messenger in the brain responsible for decision-making.

09/25/2025

#1 family response engaging services: "I wish I had called you sooner!"
Families are often left picking up the pieces after problematic hospital discharges. Michael reviews 3 common issues with hospital discharges which care managers help with.

Families are often left picking up the pieces after problematic hospital discharges. Michael reviews 3 common issues with hospital discharges which care mana...

09/03/2025

📅 Save the Date!

Join us for the Georgia Chapter Parkinson’s Symposium on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. EDT at the Forsyth Conference Center in Cu***ng, GA (and online via Zoom).

We’re proud that Jennifer Ghorley, JD, CELA of Hurley Elder Care Law will be a featured speaker, presenting “3 Smart Moves to Protect Your Future (Before It’s Too Late).”

This free event offers valuable insights on Parkinson’s research, current treatments, community resources, and more—plus a Resource Fair and lunch provided.

📍 Location: 3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd, Cu***ng, GA 30041
💻 Register: Parkinson.org/GASymposium
☎ Contact Annie at 770-450-0792 or Georgia@Parkinson.org

Parkinson's Foundation

09/01/2025

"We are all more alike than we are different."

08/20/2025

Join us for an End of Summer Bash!
Next Wednesday August 27th
3:30 to 5:30
at Roswell Junction!