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      20Jan
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      By Rhett Meyerin Blog, Elder Resources

      Nursing Home Residents Still Feeling Isolated as Visitation Restrictions Lessen

      At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, nursing homes across the United States saw just how quickly the virus could spread.  To help prevent the spread, nursing homes began limiting…

      28Jul
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      By Rhett Meyerin Blog, Elder Abuse, Nursing Home Abuse, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death

      Abandonment in Nursing Homes

      What Factors Lead to Abandonment in Nursing Homes Nursing home abandonment occurs when a facility fails to provide the required care for a resident.  By the very nature of this…

      26Jul
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      By Rhett Meyerin Blog, Elder Abuse, Nursing Home Abuse, Personal Injury

      Head Injuries in Nursing Homes

      Fall injuries in nursing homes are the most common cause of head injury among nursing home residents. Elderly residents may slip or fall and suffer a head injury while: Being…

      15Jul
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      By Rhett Meyerin Blog, Elder Abuse, Nursing Home Abuse, Physical Abuse

      Signs of Nursing Home Abuse

      There are many reasons that elderly residents in facilities suffer nursing home abuse and nursing home neglect. Nursing home workers are too often low-paid, overworked, and poorly trained. Sometimes the…

      07Jul
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      By Rhett Meyerin Blog, Elder Abuse, Nursing Home Abuse, Uncategorized

      Neglect in Nursing Homes 

      Signs of Neglect in Nursing Homes  Nursing home neglect can cause serious problems for vulnerable residents. Many residents who experience neglect suffer: Worsening or new medical conditions Bedsores Fall injuries…

      06Jul
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      By Rhett Meyerin Blog, Elder Resources, Uncategorized

      Families Feel the Impact of Nursing Home Lockdowns

      Status of Nursing Home Lockdowns Nursing homes across the U.S. are restricting visits in an effort to prevent further spread of the coronavirus.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

      03Jul
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      By Rhett Meyerin Blog, Elder Resources, Fire, Legislation

      Nursing Homes Fail to Follow Federal Emergency Plan, Now Coronavirus Hotspots

      The nursing home industry has resisted federal emergency plan requirements for many years.  These federal plans include strict guidelines for disasters, including a pandemic.  A recent report from ProPublica says…

      25Jul
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      By adminin Blog, Legislation

      New Law Expands Benefits for Chronically Ill Medicare Advantage Beneficiaries

      Congress expanded benefits for Medicare recipients with chronic conditions in its latest budget bill. The law gives some Medicare plans the option of covering certain non-medical benefits and also increases…

      13Jul
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      By adminin Blog, Legislation

      Where’s My New Medicare Card? How to Find Out the Status

      The federal government has begun mailing new Medicare cards to 59 million Americans. You should keep track of when your new card will arrive and contact Medicare if you don’t…

      21Jun
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      By adminin Blog, Elder Resources

      Problems With Guardianship System Is Focus of John Oliver Show

      John Oliver recently highlighted problems with the guardianship system on his HBO show, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. The comedian provided a scary and funny explanation of how guardianship…

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      Nursing Home Residents Still Feeling Isolated as Visitation Restrictions Lessen
      Nursing Home Residents Still Feeling Isolated as Visitation Restrictions Lessen
      Abandonment  in Nursing Homes
      Abandonment in Nursing Homes
      Head Injuries in Nursing Homes
      Head Injuries in Nursing Homes
      Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
      Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
      Neglect in Nursing Homes 
      Neglect in Nursing Homes 
      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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