While it is illegal for a nursing home to discriminate against a Medicaid recipient, it still happens. To prevent such discrimination, nursing home residents and their families need to know…
Category: Elder Abuse
What is Undue Influence?
Undue influence occurs when someone exerts pressure on an individual, causing that individual to act contrary to his or her wishes and to the benefit of the influencer or the…
Problems with Guardianship Abuse Leading to Calls for Reform
A growing problem with adult guardianship abuse is giving rise to calls for reform of the system. Vulnerable elderly can get caught in the guardianship system, being harmed and exploited…
Nursing Home Residents Win Back Right to Sue ---For Now
In recent years, nursing homes have increasingly asked — or forced — patients and their families to sign arbitration agreements prior to admission. By signing these agreements, patients or family…
Big Win!!! Fischer v. Colorow Health Care: Terrific Colorado appellate opinion striking down an arbitration clause—Bold means Bold.
Mike Laszlo and I won a terrific Colorado Court of Appeals case for our client and for nursing home patient rights in general [2015CA1252].
Ghosts Blamed for Elder Abuse at Facility---Pueblo, CO
at least eight people have been fired due to alleged abuse at a center for the disabled in Pueblo where staff told investigators that “paranormal activity” was to blame.
Bedsores and Pressure Sores
Bedsores can develop rapidly and be deadly. They are many times difficult to detect.
National Think Tank Begun on Elder Financial Abuse
WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 15, 2015 – On the 10th anniversary of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA) is launching the National Institute on Elder…
New Booklet on Protecting Residents from Financial Exploitation --A Manual for Assisted Living and Nursing Home Facilities
New Booklet on Protecting Residents from Financial Exploitation –A Manual for Assisted Living and Nursing Home Facilities
Reports of Elder Abuse Jump in Boulder, CO--Probate Litigation Attorney
According to an article in the Colorado Daily Camera on December 22, 2014, reports of elder abuse have doubled since the new reporting act was enacted in Colorado.