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      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…

      30Sep
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      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.

      13Dec
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      Infections in Nursing Homes, Gangrene--Colorado Elder Abuse Attorney

      Poor hygiene in nursing homes is an all too common form of nursing home abuse. Poor hygiene abuse in nursing homes is usually the result of too little staff working…

      10Dec
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      FALLS IN NURSING HOMES--litigation, probate, wrongful death, Colorado

      The statistics are alarming: The largest single cause, at 36 percent, of potentially preventable hospital emergency room visits made by nursing home residents is injury due to a fall. The…

      05Apr
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      Red Flags of Elder Abuse

      • Lack of basic hygiene, adequate food, or clean and appropriate clothing • Lack of medical aids (glasses, walker, teeth, hearing aid, medications) • Person with dementia left unsupervised •…

      02Mar
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      An Elder Abuse Case in Colorado, Results in Plea Agreement of Harrassment

      The case dates back to Sept. 28, 2011, when a complaint was filed in Ouray County Court by District Attorney Dan Hotsenpiller, alleging that “between and including July 1, 2010…

      29Nov
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      By adminin Blog, Elder Abuse, Nursing Home Abuse, Physical Abuse

      Falls in Nursing Homes

      Falls in Nursing Homes Falls  among nursing home residents  occur frequently and repeatedly.  About  1,800 older adults living in nursing homes die each year from fall-related  injuries and those who…

      17Nov
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      Sepsis in Nursing Homes

      Sepsis, an infection caused by bacteria entering through open wounds on the body, or through IV lines or catheters, continues to be a serious issue in nursing homes throughout the…

      19Jul
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      Elderly Woman Physically Abused | Denver Elder Abuse Attorney

      An NBC News affiliate in Tucson, AZ reports a case of an elderly woman being physically abused by the registered nurse whose job it was to care for her. The…

      17Feb
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      By adminin Blog, Elder Abuse, Nursing Home Abuse, Personal Injury, Physical Abuse, Wrongful Death

      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.…

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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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