Nancy Weaver Teichert

By Nancy Weaver Teichert - Sacramento Bee
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Ellie Peck thought she was growing anxious because of a big project she was wrapping up for the California Senior Legislature.She yelled at friends and broke down in tears.

But Peck was mistakenly doubling the dosage of a prescription drug despite her expertise at teaching other seniors to avoid the misuse of medications.