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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…

      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…

      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…

      05Jun
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      By adminin Blog, Elder Resources, Legislation

      Proving That a Transfer Was Not Made in Order to Qualify for Medicaid

      Medicaid law imposes a penalty period if you transferred assets within five years of applying, but what if the transfers had nothing to do with Medicaid? It is difficult to…

      02Jun
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      By adminin Blog, Elder Resources

      Are Medicare Advantage Plans Steering Enrollees to Lower-Quality Nursing Homes?

      A new study has found that people enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan were more likely to enter a lower-quality nursing home than were people in traditional Medicare. The study…

      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…

      18Feb
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      Report Finds Lack of Government Oversight of Assisted Living Facilities

      The government is spending billions to fund assisted living services through Medicaid, but government oversight and regulation of assisted living facilities is lacking, according to a new government report. Medicaid…

      18Feb
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      By adminin Blog, Elder Resources

      A Guidebook to Planning for Old Age

      Joy Loverde. Who Will Take Care of Me When I’m Old? Plan Now to Safeguard Your Health and Happiness in Old Age. New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 2017. 313…

      07Feb
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      Estate Planning and Retirement Considerations for Late-in-Life Parents

      Older parents are becoming more common, driven in part by changing cultural mores and surrogate motherhood. Comedian and author Steve Martin had his first child at age 67. Singer Billy…

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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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