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      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…

      05May
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      By adminin Blog, Elder Abuse, Elder Resources

      New Brokerage Account Safeguards Aim to Protect Seniors From Financial Scams

      New rules have been put in place to protect seniors with brokerage accounts from financial scams that could drain the accounts before anyone notices. As the population ages, elder financial abuse…

      22Feb
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      By adminin Blog, Elder Abuse, Legislation

      Long-Term Care Insurer Cannot Be Sued for Elder Financial Abuse

      Long-term care insurance policyholders suing Bankers Life and Casualty Company were dealt a blow by the Oregon Supreme Court when it ruled that the state’s elder financial abuse statute does…

      15Oct
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      By adminin Blog, Elder Abuse, Financial Exploitation, Legislation

      New Yorker Article Highlights Abuses in the Guardianship System

      Serious problems with the public guardianship system in the United States can lead to elder abuse, according to an in-depth article in The New Yorker titled “How the Elderly Lose…

      24Sep
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      By adminin Blog, Elder Abuse, Nursing Home Abuse, Wrongful Death

      Florida Nursing Home Tragedy Causes Rethinking of Disaster Preparedness

      The recent tragedy in which ten Florida nursing home residents died when the nursing home lost power during Hurricane Irma is causing government officials to rethink disaster planning.

      26Dec
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      By adminin Blog, Elder Abuse, Elder Resources

      Boulder County Elder Abuse Reports Up

      As reported in the Boulder Daily Camera, the Boulder County District Attorneys Office has noted an uptick in reports of abuse and exploitation of elderly people and people with developmental…

      03Dec
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      By adminin Blog, Elder Abuse, Financial Exploitation

      10 Ways the Elderly Can Avoid Financial Abuse

      Increased dependency due to illness, disability or cognitive impairments can make seniors susceptible to financial abuse.

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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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