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      Colorado Veteran, Physically and Financially, Abused, Dies– January, 2012 - Denver

      Here is a case referred to us by C3 Initiatives, Inc. (Compassion, Caring & Community), a Colorado nonprofit, that works with front-range Veterans to provide housing, care, counseling and training.…

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      As nursing home care improves, some problems slow to mend

      NATIONAL, USA Today, February 10, 2012 As nursing home care improves, some problems slow to mend http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/story/2012-02-10/nursing-home-federal-ratings/53031094/1 More than 560 of the nation’s nursing homes have not budged for the…

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      High turnover affects home health care quality

        NATIONAL, USA Today, February 15, 2012   http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/story/2012-02-15/home-health-care-turnover-quality/53109424/1 This article gives an overview of the causes and effect of the 60-100% annual turnover rate of caregivers. The turnover affects…

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      Sen. Franken introduces legislation to protect Minnesota seniors from abuse - HomeTownSource.com

      Sen. Franken introduced legislation to protect Minnesota seniors from abuse Washington, D.C. – Yesterday (Tuesday, Feb. 7), U.S. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) introduced the Elder Protection and Abuse Prevention Act, a…

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      New Federal Agency Focusing on Elder Financial Abuse

      The new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has an Office of Financial Protection for Older Americans. According to the Office’s website, “Older Americans face many financial challenges as they age.…

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      About Rhett

      Rhett Meyer

      Rhett Meyer is a Colorado attorney in the area of Elder Abuse and Neglect. Rhett has represented victims in nursing homes and in in-home caregiver abuse and neglect cases. His reputation as an aggressive advocate for elder rights has resulted in significant recoveries for senior citizens and their families.
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