The Denver Post reports that after a man died from complication from bedsores that he got while living in a Rocky Ford nursing home, his family has won a $3.2…
Year: 2012
More Seniors Having Their Final Days at Home | Colorado Elder Law Attorney
Most people, when the time comes, would choose to die in the comfort and familiarity of their own home, if given a choice. While many of us will not be…
Announcing the Administration for Community Living | Colorado Elder Abuse Attorney
The United States Department of Health and Human Services has announced the creation of the Administration for Community Living (ACL), in an organizational effort to more effectively and ensure that…
Reverse Mortgage Scams | Colorado Elder Abuse Attorney
According to a report in the Los Angeles Times, a loan officer who was recently convicted for his role in a scheme to cheat elderly homeowners out of money should…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
Local Man Pushes for Mandatory Reporting | Colorado Elder Abuse Lawyer
According to a recent article in the Denver Post, 82-year-old former lobbyist Charles Carter is working to change the fact that Colorado is one of only four states in the…