NCEA Newsfeed – 8/28/14

NCEA Newsfeed – Thursday, August 28, 2014

 

The newsfeed includes articles and stories related to abuse of elders and adults with disabilities.  Articles related to elders appear in the top half of the newsfeed.  Articles related to abuse of adults with disabilities appear towards the bottom.  To subscribe to the NCEA listserv, please send an email with your name, occupation, your organization/agency name, city and state, and a statement about your professional interest or expertise in elder abuse to NCEA@UCI.edu.  Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!  An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here:  http://ncea.posthaven.com/

 

A calendar of upcoming elder abuse and neglect events and funding opportunities can be found at the bottom of the newsfeed.

 

 

ELDER ABUSE NEWSFEED

 

CALIFORNIA (Berkeley), Berkeleyside, August 27, 2014

Berkeley mother, daughter charged with physical and financial abuse of elderly relative

http://www.berkeleyside.com/2014/08/27/berkeley-mother-daughter-charged-with-physical-and-financial-abuse-of-elderly-relative/

A Berkeley mother and daughter are facing two felony counts in Alameda County. Over the course of three years, they stole from a nearly 80-year-old relative to pay their bills, and almost killed the woman by failing to keep up with her health needs.

 

CALIFORNIA (Vallejo), Times-Herald, August 27, 2014

Vallejo man arrested for Petaluma home invasion robbery, elder abuse

http://www.timesheraldonline.com/breaking_news/ci_26414878/vallejo-man-arrested-petaluma-home-invasion-robbery-elder

Two men broke into the home of an 86-year-old woman on Stage Gulch Road in Petaluma in May. The suspects shattered a window to get into the home where they stole money, credit cards, keys, a purse and the female victim's cell phone.

 

COLORADO (Colorado Springs), Colorado Springs News, August 27, 2014

Law puts increased attention on elder abuse

http://gazette.com/law-puts-increased-attention-on-elder-abuse/article/1536314#kjduHhuIwVept1M7.99

Elders who may be the victims of neglect or abuse appear to be getting more help in the wake of a new law mandating that professionals speak up, officials with several agencies said Tuesday.

 

COLORADO (El Paso County), KKTV.com, August 26, 2014

More Elder Abuse Being Reported in El Paso County (Video and Article)

http://www.kktv.com/home/headlines/More-Elder-Abuse-Being-Reported-in-El-Paso-County--272827161.html

Reports of elder abuse are on the rise right now in El Paso County. That's because a new law requires medical professionals to report any suspected abuse to police within 24 hours. Police hope it will help put a stop to cases like this.

 

CONNECTICUT (Fairfield), Fairfield Daily Voice, August 27, 2014

Fairfield Reps Teach Lesson In Fighting Fraud Against Seniors

http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/politics/fairfield-reps-teach-lesson-fighting-fraud-against-seniors

State Reps. Kupckick and Hwang recently hosted a Senior Fraud and Abuse Prevention forum with AARP discussing legislation passed in the last two years to deal with elder abuse and fraud.

 

ILLINOIS (Alton), The Metro Independent, August 28, 2014

Free elder abuse prevention conference Friday in Alton

http://metroindependent.com/2014/08/28/free-elder-abuse-prevention-conference-friday-in-alton/8184/#sthash.diXXhDVt.dpuf

Preventing financial exploitation and a presentation from a martial arts school are on the agenda for a free elder abuse prevention conference Friday in Alton.

 

MAINE (Wiscasset), Bangor Daily News, August 27, 2014

Former Bristol woman gets 6 months, ordered to repay $17,000 in elder abuse case

http://bangordailynews.com/2014/08/27/news/state/former-bristol-woman-gets-6-months-ordered-to-repay-17000-in-elder-abuse-case/

A former Bristol woman will serve six months in jail and must repay $17,000 after defrauding a 71-year-old Nobleboro woman of the money in 2011.

 

NEW YORK (Cohoes), Time Warner Cable News, August 26, 2014

Suspect Accused of Scamming Elderly Cohoes Woman with Dementia Pleads Guilty (Update to previous story - Video and Article)

http://albany.twcnews.com/content/news/764089/suspect-accused-of-scamming-elderly-cohoes-woman-with-dementia-pleads-guilty/#sthash.BwXVWMqM.dpuf

One of the three suspects accused of scamming a Cohoes woman with dementia out of her home pleads guilty to one count of conspiracy for tricking the victim into signing over the deed to her.

 

NEW YORK (Islip), Newsday, August 27, 2014

Are you a victim of financial elder abuse?

http://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/retirement/are-you-a-victim-of-financial-elder-abuse-1.9162575

About 5 percent of adults 60 and older living in New York State might have been victims of financial abuse, according to new research from Weill Cornell Medical College. Most of the exploitation is committed by family members or caregivers.

 

NEW YORK (Syracuse), Syracuse.com, August 27, 2014

Nurse at Syracuse nursing home accused of physically abusing 92-year-old woman

http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2014/08/nurse_at_syracuse_nursing_home_accused_of_physically_abusing_92-year-old_woman.html

A nurse manager at the Loretto Health and Rehabilitation Center in Syracuse has been accused of physically abusing a resident of the nursing home and falsifying records to cover it up. Harris grabbed the woman by the upper arms, lifted her from the bed and forced her into a wheelchair, causing substantial bruising on the resident's upper arms.

 

 

ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES

 

SOUTH CAROLINA (Sumter), wistv.com, August 28, 2014

Woman charged in alleged Sumter nursing home abuse

http://www.wistv.com/story/26394060/sc-woman-charged-in-alleged-nursing-home-abuse

A 24-year-old Summerton woman is charged with abuse and neglect of two vulnerable adults at a Sumter nursing home. A 70-year-old woman and 71-year-old man told police that the suspect allegedly physically abused and neglected them.

 

 

RELATED ISSUES

 

CALIFORNIA (San Ramon), abc News, August 28, 2014

San Ramon police look for missing woman with dementia

http://abc7news.com/news/san-ramon-police-look-for-missing-woman-with-dementia/285112/

San Ramon police are searching Wednesday evening for a 77-year-old missing woman who suffers from dementia and speaks little English.

 

KENTUCKY (Louisville), WAVE3, August 27, 2014

Golden Alert issued after dementia patient disappears

http://www.wave3.com/story/26385211/golden-alert-issued-after-dementia-patient-disappears

A Golden Alert has been issued following the disappearance of an 89-year-old man who has dementia.

 

MINNESOTA (Grand Rapids), KARE 11, August 26, 2014

Vulnerable adult missing near Grand Rapids

http://www.kare11.com/story/news/local/2014/08/28/vulnerable-adult-missing-near-grand-rapids-christopher-mills/14727471/?utm_source=feedblitz&utm_medium=FeedBlitzRss&utm_campaign=kare/home

Authorities in Grand Rapids are asking for help from the public in finding a 25-year-old vulnerable adult who is missing from his assisted living home.

 

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 Upcoming Elder Abuse Conferences/Training Events (in chronological order):

 

•             Save the Date! The 2014 New York State Adult Abuse Training Institute (AATI) Conference on Recognizing and Responding to Financial Exploitation is being held September 16-18, 2014 at the Albany Marriott Hotel. The 2014 AATI, presented by the Brookdale Center for Healthy Aging on behalf of the NYS Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS), brings together over 400 participants from a variety of public, non-profit and private service providers where networking and sharing expertise will be facilitated through an array of formal and informal activities. This year the focus of the AATI will be financial exploitation and multi-disciplinary teams. To Register please visit: www.Brookdale.org and click on AATI, and download the registration form.  

 

•             The 4th Annual Sexuality, Intimacy & Aging Conference is being held September 19-20, 2014 at Widener University in Chester, PA.  Take your knowledge and skills to the leading edge. Enjoy amazing plenary sessions, 23 expert-led workshops, research, advocacy, networking, free resources, fun, and food. This is an affordable and important learning opportunity for advocates, professionals, para-professionals, students, caregivers and consumers. 17 CEs for AASECT, Social Work, and Psychology can be earned.  

Sponsorship and publicity opportunities are available, please contact SAConsortium@widener.edu for details by September 3rd, 2014. For more information on the conference and to register today, go here: http://www.sexualityandaging.com/join-us-4th-sexuality-intimacy-aging-conference-sept-2014/. Discounts available for Consortium members, students, seniors (65+ with ID), and agencies sending 5+ employees.

 

•             The 4th International Conference on Violence in the Health Sector will be held in Miami, Florida from October 22-24, 2014.  Some of the aims of this conference are to understand the evolving manifestations and the human, professional and economic implications of violence in the health and social services sector, as well as to present, promote and exchange effective sustainable initiatives and strategies addressing personal safety, organizational and environmental security, and wellbeing for all workers and clients in the health and social services sector. To register or to find more information go here: http://www.oudconsultancy.nl/MiamiSite2014/violence/invitation-fourt.html   

 

•            An Inter-professional Elder Abuse Awareness Event is taking place on October 24, 2014 from 9am-noon at the University of North Carolina-Greensboro. Paul Greenwood, an internationally recognized expert on prosecution of elder abuse, will speak to professionals at the University of North Carolina-Greensboro about the growing problem of Elder Abuse and Exploitation and the role that professionals in a nearly every discipline can play to prevent and resolve this problem.

For more information about the event, please visit the Triad Retirement Living Association (TRLA) website: www.trla.info/paulgreenwood .  Registration for the event is FREE, but space is limited. Advance registration is strongly recommended and will be available on the TRLA website beginning in September.

      

•             The National Adult Protective Services conference will take place in Portland, OR from October 29-31, 2014.  The NAPSA conference is the only national conference focused on elder abuse, neglect and financial exploitation.  For more information go to: http://www.napsa-now.org/about-napsa/annual-conference/ 

 

•            The Conference on Forensic Nursing for Adult Protective Services (APS) Nurses will be occurring November 13-14, 2014 from 9am-4pm in San Diego, California. This two-day training, presented by Daniel J. Sheridan, PhD, RN, is intended for nurses who consult on cases of elder and dependent abuse for Adult Protective Services. Participants will learn techniques for improving their verbal and physical assessments of abuse and neglect, forensic documentation, both written and photographic, of vulnerable individuals with possible abuse‐related injuries and from medical neglect. 11 CE credits can be earned for attending.

For questions regarding training registration, please contact Cynthia Lopez at 619‐594‐2064 or e-mail cylopez@mail.sdsu.edu .

 

•             The 2014 Consumer Voice Annual Conference will be held in Arlington, Virginia from November 15-18, 2014.  There will be speakers in the field, long-term care policy updates from key experts, and tools and resources for advocacy.  Registration and the conference agenda details will be coming soon.  For questions, contact: info@theconsumervoice.org .  

 

•             The 31st Annual Adult Protective Services (APS) Conference, titled “The Art of Hope: Protecting with Purpose, Passion and Persistence,” is taking place November 18-21, 2014 in San Antonio, Texas. The Annual APS Conference is the premier and longest running Adult Protective Services Conference in the United States. This internationally respected conference has served thousands of attendees who work and protect elderly populations and people with disabilities in all facets of life. We have no doubt you and your agency will find many topics of interest and benefit. Social Work continuing education credits are offered for all conference workshops.

To register please visit: http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Adult_Protection/Adult_Protective_Services_Conference/registration.asp

 

•             Aging in America Conference, March 23-27, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois, is now accepting applications from previous exhibitors to exhibit at the conference.  Other exhibitors will be notified in June.  For more information on exhibiting, please contact Linda Jones at 415-974-9638.  For more information on the conference, visit the Aging in America website at www.asaging.org/aia .

 

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An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here:  http://ncea.posthaven.com/

 

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Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse & Neglect

University of California, Irvine

Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology

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Orange, CA 92868

 

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NCEA Newsfeed – 8/27/14

NCEA Newsfeed – Wednesday, August 27, 2014

 

The newsfeed includes articles and stories related to abuse of elders and adults with disabilities.  Articles related to elders appear in the top half of the newsfeed.  Articles related to abuse of adults with disabilities appear towards the bottom.  To subscribe to the NCEA listserv, please send an email with your name, occupation, your organization/agency name, city and state, and a statement about your professional interest or expertise in elder abuse to NCEA@UCI.edu.  Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!  An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here:  http://ncea.posthaven.com/

 

A calendar of upcoming elder abuse and neglect events and funding opportunities can be found at the bottom of the newsfeed.

 

 

ELDER ABUSE NEWSFEED

 

ARIZONA (Anthem), Western Journalism, August 26, 2014

Elder Financial Abuse — Near You? (Opinion)

http://www.westernjournalism.com/elder-financial-abuse-near/

According to AARP, 60 percent of the Adult Protective Services cases of financial abuse nationwide involved an adult child of the elderly person. Much of this theft is committed by their own family members under the guise of “helping them”– or simply rationalizing that the money would be theirs someday, so why not now.

 

CALIFORNIA (Monterey), Monterey Herald, August 21, 2014

Salinas caregiver faces felony probation for extreme elderly abuse

http://www.montereyherald.com/crime_courts/ci_26382279/salinas-caregiver-faces-felony-probation-extreme-elderly-abuse

Officials determined the 42-year-old caregiver from Salinas was responsible for the "extreme neglect" the victim sustained.

 

MICHIGAN (Waterford Township), Livingston Daily, August 25, 2014

Family: Caregiver secretly wed wealthy Michigan man then left him destitute. Experts say elderly are often target of financial exploitation

http://www.livingstondaily.com/story/news/local/michigan/2014/08/25/family-caregiver-secretly-wed-wealthy-michigan-man-then-left-him-destituteexperts-say-elderly-are-often-target-of-financial-exploitation/14562777/

A caregiver was originally hired in 2008 to aid a wealthy elderly man’s wife who later died in 2012. During his wife’s care and after her death, this same caregiver stole anywhere from more than $500,000 to more than $1.5 million from his fortune. A few months later she convinced the elderly man to marry her and was living in his home.

 

MINNESOTA (Minneapolis), Star Tribune, August 22, 2014

Deaths at 2 senior homes highlight sharp rise in abuse, neglect

http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/health/272226921.html

Staff members at two Minnesota homes for elderly people failed to provide adequate medical care and monitoring, resulting in the deaths of two residents. The fatalities come amid a sharp rise in reports of abuse and neglect at homes for senior citizens across Minnesota.

 

MINNESOTA (Rochester), Post Bulletin, August 25, 2014

Area woman charged with financial exploitation

http://www.postbulletin.com/news/crime/area-woman-charged-with-financial-exploitation/article_115baf13-8cfe-5aca-b44c-d829cbd4926b.html

Authorities acting on a tip from a Rochester financial institution have brought charges against a Chatfield woman they say spent more than $100,000 of a vulnerable elderly woman’s money.

 

MISSOURI (Kansas City), KSHB Kansas City, August 22, 2014

Caregiver admits she stole jewelry from elderly, mute woman by pleading guilty to felony theft (Video and Article)

http://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/investigations/caregiver-admits-she-stole-jewelry-from-elderly-mute-woman-by-pleading-guilty-to-felony-theft

A criminal caregiver is admitting she stole jewelry and other items from a 91-year-old woman with a disease that has robbed her of muscle movement and the ability to speak. It was later discovered that this caregiver has stolen from others too.

 

WISCONSIN (Racine), The Journal Times, August 22, 2014

Triad: Keeping seniors safe from fraud and abuse

http://journaltimes.com/lifestyles/senior_news/triad-keeping-seniors-safe-from-fraud-and-abuse/article_db624551-8a44-5ec2-bfc3-3cf74ed7f98c.html

The Racine County Triad program was started by the Consumer Fraud Unit of the Racine County Sheriff’s Office in response to complaints involving elderly victims of fraud. Its goal is to prevent seniors from becoming victims of crimes or abuse.

 

 

ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES

 

CALIFORNIA (Santa Rosa), The Press Democrat, August 22, 2014

Guerneville ex-firefighter says former caretaker stole thousands

http://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/2565935-181/guerneville-ex-firefighter-says-former-caretaker

A former San Francisco firefighter who suffered brain damage and lost her vision in a blaze that killed another firefighter says she’s the victim of an unscrupulous caretaker who exploited her condition to steal about $100,000.

 

MINNESOTA (Woodbury), Woodbury Bulletin, August 26, 2014

Woodbury man accused of molesting vulnerable adults

http://www.woodburybulletin.com/content/woodbury-man-accused-molesting-vulnerable-adults

A 40-year-old Woodbury man was charged in July with sexually assaulting a vulnerable adult woman at his parents’ house. The woman the suspect, whom she knew for years through church, took her into the basement to play board games, but he soon began groping her.

 

 

INTERNATIONAL NEWSFEED

 

KOREA (Seoul), The Korea Herald, August 25, 2014

Abuse rises in facilities for elderly

http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140825000766

The number of elderly citizens being abused at facilities built to aid them has increased fivefold over the past five years, a government report showed Monday, raising concerns about the well-being of elderly patients.

 

NEW ZEALAND (Southland), stuff.co.nz, August 25, 2014

Elder abuse case numbers surge

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/10418884/Elder-abuse-case-numbers-surge

There has been a sharp rise in the number of elder abuse cases referred to Age Concern Southland. The number recorded from June 2013 to June 2014 was 263, up from 200 on the previous year.

 

 

RELATED ISSUES

 

NEW YORK (Brooklyn), NY1 News, August 25, 2014

OEM Issues Alert for Missing Coney Island Woman with Dementia (Video and Article)

http://www.ny1.com/content/news/214471/oem-issues-alert-for-missing-coney-island-woman-with-dementia/

The Office of Emergency Management issued a silver alert after a 74-year-old Brooklyn woman with dementia who has gone missing. They say she went for a walk on August 12 at around 2 in the afternoon and didn't return.

 

NEW YORK (New York), New York Times, August 22, 2014

Power of Attorney Is Not Always a Solution

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/23/your-money/power-of-attorney-can-have-its-own-complications.html?_r=0

For millions of people over the decades, the power of attorney has been an inexpensive way to give someone the right to act on another person’s behalf. But its power is not always absolute and when it fails, the consequences can be nothing short of disastrous.

 

 

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 Upcoming Elder Abuse Conferences/Training Events (in chronological order):

 

•             Save the Date! The 2014 New York State Adult Abuse Training Institute (AATI) Conference on Recognizing and Responding to Financial Exploitation is being held September 16-18, 2014 at the Albany Marriott Hotel. The 2014 AATI, presented by the Brookdale Center for Healthy Aging on behalf of the NYS Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS), brings together over 400 participants from a variety of public, non-profit and private service providers where networking and sharing expertise will be facilitated through an array of formal and informal activities. This year the focus of the AATI will be financial exploitation and multi-disciplinary teams. To Register please visit: www.Brookdale.org and click on AATI, and download the registration form.  

 

•             The 4th Annual Sexuality, Intimacy & Aging Conference is being held September 19-20, 2014 at Widener University in Chester, PA.  Take your knowledge and skills to the leading edge. Enjoy amazing plenary sessions, 23 expert-led workshops, research, advocacy, networking, free resources, fun, and food. This is an affordable and important learning opportunity for advocates, professionals, para-professionals, students, caregivers and consumers. 17 CEs for AASECT, Social Work, and Psychology can be earned.  Sponsorship and publicity opportunities are available, please contact SAConsortium@widener.edu for details by September 3rd, 2014. For more information on the conference and to register today, go here: http://www.sexualityandaging.com/join-us-4th-sexuality-intimacy-aging-conference-sept-2014/. Discounts available for Consortium members, students, seniors (65+ with ID), and agencies sending 5+ employees.

 

•             The 4th International Conference on Violence in the Health Sector will be held in Miami, Florida from October 22-24, 2014.  Some of the aims of this conference are to understand the evolving manifestations and the human, professional and economic implications of violence in the health and social services sector, as well as to present, promote and exchange effective sustainable initiatives and strategies addressing personal safety, organizational and environmental security, and wellbeing for all workers and clients in the health and social services sector. To register or find more information go here: http://www.oudconsultancy.nl/MiamiSite2014/violence/invitation-fourt.html   

      

•             The National Adult Protective Services conference will take place in Portland, OR from October 29-31, 2014.  The NAPSA conference is the only national conference focused on elder abuse, neglect and financial exploitation.  For more information go to: http://www.napsa-now.org/about-napsa/annual-conference/ 

 

•             The 2014 Consumer Voice Annual Conference will be held in Arlington, Virginia from November 15-18, 2014.  There will be speakers in the field, long-term care policy updates from key experts, and tools and resources for advocacy.  Registration and the conference agenda details will be coming soon.  For questions, contact: info@theconsumervoice.org .  

 

•             Aging in America Conference, March 23-27, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois, is now accepting applications from previous exhibitors to exhibit at the conference.  Other exhibitors will be notified in June.  For more information on exhibiting, please contact Linda Jones at 415-974-9638.  For more information on the conference, visit the Aging in America website at www.asaging.org/aia .

 

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An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here:  http://ncea.posthaven.com/

 

National Center on Elder Abuse

Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse & Neglect

University of California, Irvine

Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology

101 The City Drive South

Orange, CA 92868

 

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NCEA Newsfeed – 8/22/14

NCEA Newsfeed – Friday, August 22, 2014

 

The newsfeed includes articles and stories related to abuse of elders and adults with disabilities.  Articles related to elders appear in the top half of the newsfeed.  Articles related to abuse of adults with disabilities appear towards the bottom.  To subscribe to the NCEA listserv, please send an email with your name, occupation, your organization/agency name, city and state, and a statement about your professional interest or expertise in elder abuse to NCEA@UCI.edu.  Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!  An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here:  http://ncea.posthaven.com/

 

A calendar of upcoming elder abuse and neglect events and funding opportunities can be found at the bottom of the newsfeed.

 

 

ELDER ABUSE NEWSFEED

 

CALIFORNIA (San Diego), 10News.com, August 19, 2014

Trial underway for caretaker accused of killing elderly Rancho Bernardo man (Update to previous story)

http://www.10news.com/news/trial-underway-for-caretaker-accused-of-killing-elderly-rancho-bernardo-man-08192014

The Defense attorney told the jury that there was plenty of evidence linking the caregiver to misappropriating the victims' money, but it was a "giant leap" to suggest his client was a hardened criminal guilty of murder.

 

CALIFORNIA (Salinas), The Californian, August 20, 2014

Salinas caregiver pleads to extreme elder abuse (Update to previous story)

http://www.thecalifornian.com/story/news/local/2014/08/20/salinas-caregiver-pleads-extreme-elder-abuse/14340103/

A Salinas woman pleaded no contest to felony elder abuse, after it was determined she was responsible for extreme neglect of an elderly victim.

 

FLORIDA (Jacksonville), News 4 Jax, August 19, 2014

Family shares nightmare after elderly loved one scammed

http://www.news4jax.com/news/family-shares-nightmare-after-elderly-loved-one-scammed/27483842

The family of a 91-year-old man hired someone to help care for their father with dementia who ended up draining over $200,000 of his personal savings. The caregiver could face up to 15 years in prison.

 

ILLINOIS (Chicago), Lake County News-Sun, August 19, 2014

Be on the look out for elder abuse

http://newssun.suntimes.com/2014/08/19/look-elder-abuse/

It is almost impossible to imagine a loving spouse or child striking out and abusing their partner or parent. It is a sad fact, however, that in the majority of cases a family member is the abuser.

 

IOWA (Garner), The Des Moines Register, August 15, 2014

Lawmaker faces sexual abuse charge

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2014/08/15/rayhons-iowa-state-representative-arrested/14121039/

An Iowa Representative admitted having sexual activity with his 78-year-old wife who reportedly had Alzheimer's disease and was unable to give consent.

 

KENTUCKY (Hopkinsville), Kentucky New Era, August 20, 2014

Woman charged with elder abuse

http://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/crime/article_c1ba46cc-28d5-11e4-97e8-001a4bcf887a.html

A Hopkinsville woman was charged with first-degree criminal abuse of her father on Tuesday for neglecting him which resulted in bedsores.

 

NEW YORK (Buffalo), The Buffalo News, August 20, 2014

Taking aim at scams on seniors

http://www.buffalonews.com/business/money-smart/taking-aim-at-scams-on-seniors-20140820

There’s something very despicable about scammers who go after senior citizens, who don’t have as much time as younger victims to make up for lost money.

 

OKLAHOMA (Stillwater), 1600KUSH.com, August 21, 2014

Guardian Gets Prison Term & Order To Pay $454,813 Restitution

http://www.1600kush.com/story.php?id=7402&section=1

A Stillwater woman who admitted financially exploiting an 89-year-old man by writing checks out of his bank account totaling $454,813 for her own use while she was his court-appointed guardian has been given a two-year prison term with an order to make full restitution.

 

RHODE ISLAND (Warwick), Warwick Beacon, August 21, 2014

Identifying elder abuse, and countering it

http://www.warwickonline.com/stories/Identifying-elder-abuse-and-countering-it,95380?category_id=4&content_class=1&town_id=1&sub_type=stories

Participants at the Pilgrim Senior Center had an opportunity to learn about elder abuse and domestic violence, as the center hosted a presentation which detailed the different types of abuse and how older women can protect themselves.

 

TEXAS (Dallas), Dallas News, August 20, 2014

State securities cops delving more into financial exploitation of seniors

http://bizbeatblog.dallasnews.com/2014/08/state-securities-cops-delving-more-into-financial-exploitation-of-seniors.html/

The North American Securities Administrators Association has formed a committee to tackle a wide range of challenges confronting senior investors, regulators and securities industry professionals.

 

VIRGINIA (Martinsville), Martinsville Bulletin, August 21, 2014

Seniors get tips and advice to avoid being scam victims

http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=43077

The Outreach coordinator in the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit of the Virginia Office of the Attorney General hosted a seminar titled “The Street-Smart Senior: How to Avoid Being Scammed” about how seniors can protect themselves against financial abuse.

 

 

ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES

 

IOWA (Lake City), cbc online, August 21, 2014

Lake City man arrested on financial exploitation charges

http://www.1380kcim.com/pages/19730998.php?contentType=4&contentId=15781824#sthash.WtpLuDNn.dpuf

A man allegedly obtained power of attorney over a dependent adult living in a care facility and stole $4,700 of his social security money.

 

SOUTH CAROLINA (Greenville), WSPA.com, August 20, 2014

SC Mentor Network Employees Charged With Abuse In Greenville (Video and Article)

http://www.wspa.com/story/26326483/sc-mentor-network-employees-charged-with-abuse-in-greenville

Three vulnerable adults were physically abused, one even sprayed with pepper spray by a caregiver, according to Greenville County deputies.

 

INTERNATIONAL

 

SOUTH WALES (Newport), South Wales Argus, August 21, 2014

Newport carer stole £900 from vulnerable adults

http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/11420345.Newport_carer_stole__pound_900_from_vulnerable__adults/

A Newport based carer stole £900 from vulnerable adults with mental health issues at a supported living home.

 

RELATED ISSUES

 

WASHINGTON (Kent), King5.com, August 19, 2014

Kent Police ask for help to find missing vulnerable adult

http://www.king5.com/story/news/local/kent/2014/08/19/kent-police-missing-vulnerable-adult/14239193/

Kent Police need help finding a 38-year-old missing woman with developmental disabilities last seen August 9th near SE 240th St & 104th Ave SE.

 

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 Upcoming Elder Abuse Conferences/Training Events (in chronological order):

 

•             The 4th Annual Sexuality, Intimacy & Aging Conference is being held September 19-20, 2014 at Widener University in Chester, PA.  Take your knowledge and skills to the leading edge. Enjoy amazing plenary sessions, 23 expert-led workshops, research, advocacy, networking, free resources, fun, and food. This is an affordable and important learning opportunity for advocates, professionals, para-professionals, students, caregivers and consumers. 17 CEs for AASECT, Social Work, and Psychology can be earned.  

Sponsorship and publicity opportunities are available, please contact SAConsortium@widener.edu for details by September 3rd, 2014. For more information on the conference and to register today, go here: http://www.sexualityandaging.com/join-us-4th-sexuality-intimacy-aging-conference-sept-2014/. Discounts available for Consortium members, students, seniors (65+ with ID), and agencies sending 5+ employees.

 

•             The 4th International Conference on Violence in the Health Sector will be held in Miami, Florida from October 22-24, 2014.  Some of the aims of this conference are to understand the evolving manifestations and the human, professional and economic implications of violence in the health and social services sector, as well as to present, promote and exchange effective sustainable initiatives and strategies addressing personal safety, organizational and environmental security, and wellbeing for all workers and clients in the health and social services sector. To register or find more information go here: http://www.oudconsultancy.nl/MiamiSite2014/violence/invitation-fourt.html   

      

•             The National Adult Protective Services conference will take place in Portland, OR from October 29-31, 2014.  The NAPSA conference is the only national conference focused on elder abuse, neglect and financial exploitation.  For more information go to: http://www.napsa-now.org/about-napsa/annual-conference/ 

 

•             The 2014 Consumer Voice Annual Conference will be held in Arlington, Virginia from November 15-18, 2014.  There will be speakers in the field, long-term care policy updates from key experts, and tools and resources for advocacy.  Registration and the conference agenda details will be coming soon.  For questions, contact: info@theconsumervoice.org .  

 

•             Aging in America Conference, March 23-27, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois, is now accepting applications from previous exhibitors to exhibit at the conference.  Other exhibitors will be notified in June.  For more information on exhibiting, please contact Linda Jones at 415-974-9638.  For more information on the conference, visit the Aging in America website at www.asaging.org/aia .

 

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Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse & Neglect

University of California, Irvine

Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology

101 The City Drive South

Orange, CA 92868

 

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NCEA Newsfeed – 8/20/14

NCEA Newsfeed – Wednesday, August 20, 2014

 

The newsfeed includes articles and stories related to abuse of elders and adults with disabilities.  Articles related to elders appear in the top half of the newsfeed.  Articles related to abuse of adults with disabilities appear towards the bottom.  To subscribe to the NCEA listserv, please send an email with your name, occupation, your organization/agency name, city and state, and a statement about your professional interest or expertise in elder abuse to NCEA@UCI.edu.  Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!  An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here:  http://ncea.posthaven.com/

 

A calendar of upcoming elder abuse and neglect events and funding opportunities can be found at the bottom of the newsfeed.

 

 

ELDER ABUSE NEWSFEED

 

CALIFORNIA (Murrieta), The Press Enterprise, August 19, 2014

MURRIETA: Elder abuse charges dismissed

http://www.pe.com/articles/foster-698816-woman-bank.html

All charges have been dismissed against a Murrieta resident accused last year of defrauding an elderly woman he met while working at a bank. The woman later left her estate to him.

 

CALIFORNIA (San Diego), Times of San Diego, August 18, 2014

Jurors Bail in Elder Abuse Murder Case, Causing Trial Delay

http://timesofsandiego.com/crime/2014/08/18/jury-problem-leads-delay-rb-elder-abuse-murder-trial/

Problems with juror availability Monday caused a one-day delay of opening statements in the trial of a caregiver accused of killing an 89-year-old Rancho Bernardo man and draining his bank accounts of more than $500,000.

 

DELAWARE (Wilmington), News.Delaware.gov, August 15th, 2014

Biden’s office arrests nursing assistant on patient abuse charges

http://news.delaware.gov/2014/08/15/bidens-office-arrests-nursing-assistant-on-patient-abuse-charges/

An investigation has led to the arrest of a certified nursing assistant formerly employed at a long-term care nursing home located in New Castle County. Another staff member at the nursing facility claimed that the suspect had repeatedly punched a 72-year-old female resident in the face, neck, and chest while cursing at her. 

 

FLORIDA (Apopka), News 13, August 14, 2014

Bank teller prevents $20K exploitation of elderly man

http://www.mynews13.com/content/news/cfnews13/news/article.html/content/news/articles/cfn/2014/8/14/deputies_woman_tried.html

A woman went in to a Wells Fargo Bank in Apopka Wednesday with an elderly man who she’s spent the last year caring for and had him go up to the teller and ask to withdraw $20,000.

 

ILLINOIS (Pekin), Pekin Daily News, August 15, 2014

Peoria woman indicted for elderly exploitation

http://www.pekintimes.com/article/20140815/NEWS/140819368

A Peoria woman was indicted Thursday by a Tazewell County grand jury for exploiting an elderly married couple and stealing their savings.

 

MARYLAND (Montgomery County), Gazette.net, August 18, 2014

D.C. man accused of scamming Leisure World resident

http://www.gazette.net/article/20140818/NEWS/140819497/1081/dc-man-accused-of-scamming-leisure-world-resident&template=gazette

Montgomery County police have accused a Washington, D.C., man of bilking an 89-year-old Leisure World woman out of nearly $9,000 while claiming to be repairing her car.

 

MICHIGAN (Kalamazoo), mLive.com, August 17, 2014

Here are tips for spotting elder abuse and exploitation, from financial to physical

http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2014/08/as_number_of_cases_rise_here_a.html

Advocates in Kalamazoo say that the Abuse of elderly and vulnerable adults is a growing concern and numbers from Adult Protective Services, the arm of the Michigan Department of Human Services charged with protecting vulnerable adults, seem to confirm them.

 

MICHIGAN (Portage), mLive.com, August 17, 2014

'As bad as it gets': Portage embezzlement part of growing elder abuse problem, prosecutors say

http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2014/08/as_bad_as_it_gets_portage_embe.html

In less than a year, more than $135,000 in cash was stolen from a 91-year-old woman with dementia and cancer at the hands of a podiatrist friend. Additionally, more than $40,000 was run up on two credit cards and jewelry valued at $80,000 was taken.

 

MINNESOTA (Winona), PostBulletin.com, August 17, 2014

Family accused of financial exploitation

http://www.postbulletin.com/news/crime/family-accused-of-financial-exploitation/article_c7b5fa0d-ca1c-5cde-b210-c7d0be3f7b4b.html

A woman and her boyfriend made their first appearances Thursday in Winona County District Court, where they've been accused of financially exploiting her 60-year-old father of more than $159,000.

 

MISSOURI (Park Hills), Daily Journal Online, August 16, 2014

Two accused of scamming elderly woman out of more than $300,000

http://dailyjournalonline.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/two-accused-of-scamming-elderly-woman-out-of-more-than/article_1c0ca077-5067-5ebe-af93-bb1bbf320967.html

Two rural Farmington residents are accused of scamming an elderly woman and have been charged with the Class A felony of financial exploitation of the elderly .

 

PENNSYLVANIA (Allentown), The Morning Call, August 18, 2014

Woman sentenced for $6,900 con job on dementia patient

http://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-allentown-gross-towers--alzheimers-theft-plea-20140818,0,4173311.story#ixzz3ArrxBemy

An Allentown woman admitted Monday that she took advantage of the deteriorating memory of an 88-year-old woman with dementia to steal the victim's life savings and use the money to buy booze and crack cocaine.

 

PENNSYLVANIA (Lackawanna County), Thetimes-tribune.com, August 19, 2014

Prosecutors seek strict sentence in elder abuse case

http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/prosecutors-seek-strict-sentence-in-elder-abuse-case-1.1738058

Lackawanna County prosecutors on Monday argued that the age and utter vulnerability of a 96-year-old woman who was filmed being beaten by her daughter more than a year ago is grounds for a strict punishment at sentencing.

 

PENNSYLVANIA (Newtown), Bucks Local News, August 15, 2014

Lower Makefield Police arrest caregiver for elder abuse; actions caught on 'nanny-cam'

http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/08/15/yardley_news/news/doc53ee2c0b7ee58136907728.txt

A Philadelphia woman faces charges after she allegedly physically abused a 90-year-old resident at the Arden Courts assisted living facility on Stony Hill Road.

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Capital), Governing.com, August 18, 2014

States Fight Financial Scams Aimed at Seniors

http://www.governing.com/news/headlines/sl-financial-scams-seniors.html

State legislators have become increasingly concerned about financial crimes against seniors and vulnerable adults. This year, lawmakers in at least 28 states and the District of Columbia introduced legislation addressing the issue.

 

 

 

ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES

 

MISSISSIPPI (Biloxi), Sun Herald, August 19, 2014

Man accused of robbing, harming vulnerable adult in Biloxi

http://www.sunherald.com/2014/08/19/5752755/man-accused-of-robbing-harming.html

A 50-year-old man has been held with no bond on charges that he robbed and harmed a vulnerable adult with a mental disability late Tuesday night.

 

NEW JERSEY (Toms River), app.com, August 16, 2014

Woman sentenced to 3 years for leaving daughter to die (Video and article)

http://www.app.com/story/news/local/jackson-lakewood/manchester/2014/08/15/manchester-ocean-county/14141177/

A Manchester woman was sentenced Friday to three years in state prison, after she admitted to abandoning her wheelchair-bound adult daughter to die alone in their mobile home, unable to care for herself.

 

PENNSYLVANIA (Troy), thedailyreview.com, August 17, 2014

Displeased special needs advocate speaks out on handling of case

http://thedailyreview.com/news/displeased-special-needs-advocate-speaks-out-on-handling-of-case-1.1737000

An advocate for those with special needs is criticizing the Bradford County District Attorney and the Canton police for their handling of a case in which an intellectually disabled man was the victim of an indecent assault.

 

WASHINGTON (Tacoma), The News Tribune, August 14, 2014

Spanaway nurse accused of sexually assaulting vulnerable adult

http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/08/14/3331206/spanaway-nurse-accused-of-sexually.html?sp=/99/296/

The state on Wednesday suspended the license of a Spanaway nurse accused of sexually assaulting a vulnerable woman with developmental disabilities.

 

 

RELATED ISSUES

 

FLORIDA (Palmetto), Bay News 9, August 15, 2014

Elderly woman with dementia missing from Palmetto home

http://www.baynews9.com/content/news/baynews9/news/article.html/content/news/articles/bn9/2014/8/15/elderly_woman_with_d.html

Deputies are looking for a 96-year-old woman with dementia who wandered from her Palmetto home early Friday morning.

 

OHIO (Columbus), The Columbus Dispatch, August 19, 2014

Plan would aid Delaware County elderly after 911 false alarms

http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2014/08/17/plan-would-aid-elderly-after-911-false-alarms.html

The proposed partnership between EMS and the county’s Council for Older Adults would assign a council staff member to a patient during certain non-emergency 911 ambulance runs to provide them with options.

 

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 Upcoming Elder Abuse Conferences/Training Events (in chronological order):

 

•          The Illinois Department on Aging’s Annual Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference will be held on August 21 – 22, 2014 at Oak Brook Hills Resort in Oak Brook, Illinois. The conference will begin with Illinois’ 3rd Annual Financial Summit on August 20th. For more information on the conference and to register, please visit: http://cspl.uis.edu/illaps/doa/conferences/APA2014conf_000.html . We hope to see you at the Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference.      

 

•             The 4th Annual Sexuality, Intimacy & Aging Conference is being held September 19-20, 2014 at Widener University in Chester, PA.  Take your knowledge and skills to the leading edge. Enjoy amazing plenary sessions, 23 expert-led workshops, research, advocacy, networking, free resources, fun, and food. This is an affordable and important learning opportunity for advocates, professionals, para-professionals, students, caregivers and consumers. 17 CEs for AASECT, Social Work, and Psychology can be earned.  Sponsorship and publicity opportunities are available, please contact SAConsortium@widener.edu for details by September 3rd, 2014. For more information on the conference and to register today, go here: http://www.sexualityandaging.com/join-us-4th-sexuality-intimacy-aging-conference-sept-2014/. Discounts available for Consortium members, students, seniors (65+ with ID), and agencies sending 5+ employees.

 

•             The 4th International Conference on Violence in the Health Sector will be held in Miami, Florida from October 22-24, 2014.  Some of the aims of this conference are to understand the evolving manifestations and the human, professional and economic implications of violence in the health and social services sector, as well as to present, promote and exchange effective sustainable initiatives and strategies addressing personal safety, organizational and environmental security, and wellbeing for all workers and clients in the health and social services sector. To register or find more information go here: http://www.oudconsultancy.nl/MiamiSite2014/violence/invitation-fourt.html   

      

•             The National Adult Protective Services conference will take place in Portland, OR from October 29-31, 2014.  The NAPSA conference is the only national conference focused on elder abuse, neglect and financial exploitation.  For more information go to: http://www.napsa-now.org/about-napsa/annual-conference/

 

•             The 2014 Consumer Voice Annual Conference will be held in Arlington, Virginia from November 15-18, 2014.  There will be speakers in the field, long-term care policy updates from key experts, and tools and resources for advocacy.  Registration and the conference agenda details will be coming soon.  For questions, contact: info@theconsumervoice.org.  

 

•             Aging in America Conference, March 23-27, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois, is now accepting applications from previous exhibitors to exhibit at the conference.  Other exhibitors will be notified in June.  For more information on exhibiting, please contact Linda Jones at 415-974-9638.  For more information on the conference, visit the Aging in America website at www.asaging.org/aia.

 

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An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here:  http://ncea.posthaven.com/

 

National Center on Elder Abuse

Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse & Neglect

University of California, Irvine

Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology

101 The City Drive South

Orange, CA 92868

 

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NCEA Newsfeed – 8/15/14

NCEA Newsfeed – Friday, August 15, 2014

 

The newsfeed includes articles and stories related to abuse of elders and adults with disabilities.  Articles related to elders appear in the top half of the newsfeed.  Articles related to abuse of adults with disabilities appear towards the bottom.  To subscribe to the NCEA listserv, please send an email with your name, occupation, your organization/agency name, city and state, and a statement about your professional interest or expertise in elder abuse to NCEA@UCI.edu.  Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!  An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here:  http://ncea.posthaven.com/

 

A calendar of upcoming elder abuse and neglect events and funding opportunities can be found at the bottom of the newsfeed.

 

ELDER ABUSE NEWSFEED

 

ARIZONA (Yuma), Yuma News Now, August 13, 2014

Tips On Avoiding Financial Exploitation

http://www.yumanewsnow.com/index.php/news/latest/7495-tips-on-avoiding-financial-exploitation

While financial abuse and scams are believed to cost seniors an estimated $3 billion annually, you can help prevent them and protect yourself by following a few simple steps.

 

CALIFORNIA (Oroville), Oroville Mercury-Register, August 13, 2014

Former Oroville planning commissioner gets four years in county prison for elder theft

http://www.orovillemr.com/breakingnews/ci_26330110/former-oroville-planning-commissioner-gets-four-years-county

A former member of the Oroville Planning Commission was sentenced Wednesday and also ordered to pay restitution to the three victims, including $724,977.21 to the trust of his mother and stepfather.

 

FLORIDA (West Palm Beach), boston.com, August 13, 2014

More Seniors Getting Swindled Out of Money

http://www.boston.com/business/personal-finance/2014/08/13/more-seniors-getting-swindled-out-money/hs6HXDqjohbRl2EIDkFnOL/story.html

From door-to-door sales for home security systems to unscrupulous air-conditioning firms, dishonest caregivers and even family members, the elderly are targets for financial abuse.

 

ILLINOIS (Edwardsville), BND.com, August 14, 2014

Madison County woman sentenced for abuse of her mother (Update to previous story)

http://www.bnd.com/2014/08/14/3350112/alton-woman-sentenced-in-elder.html?sp=/99/166/

An Alton woman who pleaded guilty to criminal neglect of her 71-year-old elderly mother will serve more than five years in prison.

 

MASSACHUSETTS (Boston), Medicalxpress.com, August 13, 2014

Verbal abuse of older adults: A disturbing influence on quality of life

http://medicalxpress.com/news/2014-08-abuse-older-adults-disturbing-quality.html

Researchers from Northeastern University have determined that verbal mistreatment is a highly prevalent concern among older adults in primary care clinics because of its relation to negative mental health outcomes including poor social functioning and major depression.

 

MASSACHUSETTS (Quincy), The Patriot Ledger, August 13, 2014

Program on preventing elder abuse in Marshfield

http://www.patriotledger.com/article/20140813/BLOGS/140818871/12662/NEWS

Old Colony Elder Services visited the Marshfield Senior Center to offer its Elder Abuse Prevention presentation which offered tips on preventing elder abuse, signs and symptoms of abuse, and provided examples.

 

MINNESOTA (Hastings), Hastings Star Gazette, August 14, 2014

Information on preventing abuse and financial exploitation of elders

http://www.hastingsstargazette.com/content/information-preventing-abuse-and-financial-exploitation-elders

Stop Abuse and Financial Exploitation of Elders in Minnesota (or S.A.F.E.) is an initiative that began in 2012. Several county agencies have collaborated to address abuse and exploitation against adults in later life with the mission of increasing knowledge and access to services for older adults who are victimized.

 

MINNESOTA (St. Paul), NextAvenue.org, August 12, 2014

Promising Effort to Curb Elder Financial Abuse

http://www.nextavenue.org/blog/promising-effort-curb-elder-financial-abuse

Financial abuse of the elderly has been called “the crime of the 21st Century” and as many as one in 20 older adults in America may be victims, according to a new study in the Journal of General Internal Medicine. Can anything be done to prevent this growing disgrace?

 

NEW YORK (Rochester), Rochester Business Journal, August 14, 2014

Blossom North nurse sentenced to probation

http://www.rbj.net/article.asp?aID=210283

A former nurse of the Blossom North facility was sentenced to three years’ probation following a series of incidents in which staff neglected or maltreated a bed-ridden resident whose legs had been amputated. 11 other registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants were also arrested in March after an investigation.

 

TEXAS (Austin), TWC News, August 14, 2014

Lawmakers Call on Nursing Homes with History of Abuse to Close (Video and article)

http://austin.twcnews.com/content/news/303991/lawmakers-call-on-nursing-homes-with-history-of-abuse-to-close/#sthash.cgl41lGg.dpuf

State lawmakers want any nursing home in Texas with at least three serious abuse violations over a two-year period to close its doors.

 

WISCONSIN (Milwaukee), Journal Sentinel, August 14, 2014

How to recognize the signs of elder financial abuse

http://www.jsonline.com/sponsoredarticles/finance/how-to-recognize-the-signs-of-elder-financial-abuse20040-271239261.html

The annual financial loss for victims of elder abuse was estimated at $2.9 billion in 2010, up 12 percent over 2008, from email phishing, to phone scams, to regular mail fraud, there are now myriad ways for thieves to prey on the elderly.

 

INTERNATIONAL NEWSFEED

 

IRELAND (Carrickfergus), News Letter, August 14, 2014

Commissioner demands apology on ‘disgraceful’ elder care

http://www.newsletter.co.uk/news/health/commissioner-demands-apology-on-disgraceful-elder-care-1-6235593

Findings of poor care and complaints made by relatives of residents, staff and others over many years at Cherry Tree House Nursing and Residential Care Home in Carrickfergus came to the attention of the Commissioner for Older People, and she is outraged and demands that the Minister for Health, Social Services, and Public Safety take action to rectify the situation.

 

ENGLAND (London), Express, August 13, 2014

Brother and sister fleece dementia sufferer of £1,200 for removing ONE BUSH from garden

http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/498893/Brother-and-sister-fleece-demetia-sufferer

A confused old woman with dementia agreed to let a brother and sister do some gardening work when they called at her home.

They then drove their victim to the bank so she could withdraw the cash to pay them, where a suspicious bank employee turned them in.

 

ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES

 

IOWA (Muscatine), Muscatine Journal, August 11, 2014

Hearing set for man accused of adult dependent abuse (Update to previous story)

http://muscatinejournal.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/hearing-set-for-man-accused-of-adult-dependent-abuse/article_3f90f09d-a83d-5258-9bb5-554983a4ff39.html

Following an initial court appearance, a Muscatine man is being held at the County Jail for adult dependence abuse, after kicking a dependent adult he was caring for in the back of his leg and causing a large bruise.

 

RELATED ISSUES

 

GEORGIA (Augusta), The Augusta Chronicle, August 13, 2014

90-count indictment in Ga. Alzheimer case

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/crime-courts/2014-08-13/90-count-indictment-ga-alzheimer-case?v=1407927230

A Jackson County grand jury has returned a 90-count indictment alleging widespread abuse at an Athens-area Alzheimer’s care facility. The facility’s owner and 17 employees are charged in the indictment of illegally dispensing drugs to patients, and failure to comply with licensing requirements by not reporting abuse and hiring convicted felons.

 

ILLINOIS (Gary), Post-Tribune, August 13, 2014

Police, caretaker looking for missing Gary man, 89

http://posttrib.suntimes.com/news/lake/29237773-418/police-caretaker-looking-for-missing-gary-man-89.html#.U-z7RPldXUI

A missing person’s report was filed Tuesday when police couldn’t locate an 89-year-old man with Alzheimer’s disease. There are additional concerns because the man’s alleged caregiver was discovered to have charges of neglect of a dependent and other felonies.

 

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 Upcoming Elder Abuse Conferences/Training Events (in chronological order):

 

•          The Illinois Department on Aging’s Annual Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference will be held on August 21 – 22, 2014 at Oak Brook Hills Resort in Oak Brook, Illinois. The conference will begin with Illinois’ 3rd Annual Financial Summit on August 20th.

For more information on the conference and to register, please visit: http://cspl.uis.edu/illaps/doa/conferences/APA2014conf_000.html  We hope to see you at the Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference.      

 

•             The 4th Annual Sexuality, Intimacy & Aging Conference is being held September 19-20, 2014 at Widener University in Chester, PA.  Take your knowledge and skills to the leading edge. Enjoy amazing plenary sessions, 23 expert-led workshops, research, advocacy, networking, free resources, fun, and food. This is an affordable and important learning opportunity for advocates, professionals, para-professionals, students, caregivers and consumers. 17 CEs for AASECT, Social Work, and Psychology can be earned.  

Sponsorship and publicity opportunities are available, please contact SAConsortium@widener.edu for details by September 3rd, 2014. For more information on the conference and to register today, go here: http://www.sexualityandaging.com/join-us-4th-sexuality-intimacy-aging-conference-sept-2014/. Discounts available for Consortium members, students, seniors (65+ with ID), and agencies sending 5+ employees.

 

•             The 4th International Conference on Violence in the Health Sector will be held in Miami, Florida from October 22-24, 2014.  Some of the aims of this conference are to understand the evolving manifestations and the human, professional and economic implications of violence in the health and social services sector, as well as to present, promote and exchange effective sustainable initiatives and strategies addressing personal safety, organizational and environmental security, and wellbeing for all workers and clients in the health and social services sector. To register or find more information go here: http://www.oudconsultancy.nl/MiamiSite2014/violence/invitation-fourt.html   

      

•             The National Adult Protective Services conference will take place in Portland, OR from October 29-31, 2014.  The NAPSA conference is the only national conference focused on elder abuse, neglect and financial exploitation.  For more information go to: http://www.napsa-now.org/about-napsa/annual-conference/ 

 

•             The 2014 Consumer Voice Annual Conference will be held in Arlington, Virginia from November 15-18, 2014.  There will be speakers in the field, long-term care policy updates from key experts, and tools and resources for advocacy.  Registration and the conference agenda details will be coming soon.  For questions, contact: info@theconsumervoice.org .  

 

•             Aging in America Conference, March 23-27, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois, is now accepting applications from previous exhibitors to exhibit at the conference.  Other exhibitors will be notified in June.  For more information on exhibiting, please contact Linda Jones at 415-974-9638.  For more information on the conference, visit the Aging in America website at www.asaging.org/aia .

 

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An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here:  http://ncea.posthaven.com/

 

National Center on Elder Abuse

Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse & Neglect

University of California, Irvine

Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology

101 The City Drive South

Orange, CA 92868

 

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NCEA Newsfeed – 8/13/14

NCEA Newsfeed – Wednesday, August 13, 2014

 

The newsfeed includes articles and stories related to abuse of elders and adults with disabilities.  Articles related to elders appear in the top half of the newsfeed.  Articles related to abuse of adults with disabilities appear towards the bottom.  To subscribe to the NCEA listserv, please send an email with your name, occupation, your organization/agency name, city and state, and a statement about your professional interest or expertise in elder abuse to NCEA@UCI.edu.  Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!  An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here:  http://ncea.posthaven.com/

 

A calendar of upcoming elder abuse and neglect events and funding opportunities can be found at the bottom of the newsfeed.

 

ELDER ABUSE NEWSFEED

 

CALIFORNIA (San Francisco), The Examiner, August 8, 2014

Man arrested twice in less than two months for mail, ID theft and elder abuse

http://www.sfexaminer.com/sanfrancisco/man-arrested-twice-in-less-than-two-months-for-mail-id-theft-and-elder-abuse/Content?oid=2868975

A man was arrested in San Francisco last week for allegedly stealing mail and elder abuse less than two months after a prior arrest on similar charges. The man has been linked to defrauding more than 40 victims.

 

IOWA (Cedar Rapids), The Gazette, August 8, 2014

Marion elder group home closed after reports residents locked in bedrooms overnight

http://thegazette.com/subject/news/marion-elder-group-home-closed-after-reports-residents-locked-in-bedrooms-overnight-20140808#Y1mw9O6PUoiwY1QY.99

The Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals revoked the certificate of the Park Setting Elder Group Home based on allegations that operators locked residents in their bedrooms, in one case using a board to block the tenant's door after state officials told them not to lock the rooms.

 

MAINE (Bangor), WLBZ2.com, August 8, 2014
Tips for elderly to avoid financial scams (Video and Article)

http://www.wlbz2.com/story/money/2014/08/08/seniors-scammers-financial/13764461/

The National Center on Elder Abuse said investments frauds targeting seniors are on the rise and can be emotional and financially devastating.

 

MINNESOTA (Rochester), PostBulletin.com, August 11, 2014

Family members accused of financial exploitation

http://www.postbulletin.com/news/crime/family-members-accused-of-financial-exploitation/article_749f6568-1dea-523a-855b-1a725cdf6efd.html

Three members of a family have been charged with a total of 32 felonies after authorities say they bilked another family member with Alzheimer’s disease out of nearly $400,000.

 

NORTH DAKOTA (Bismarck), The Bismarck Tribune, August 8, 2014

N.D. takes on abuse of vulnerable adults

http://bismarcktribune.com/news/state-and-regional/n-d-takes-on-abuse-of-vulnerable-adults/article_d0d588bc-1f7d-11e4-b90e-0019bb2963f4.html

People who need to report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults in North Dakota can now do so online. North Dakota is one of five states now using the Harmony for Adult Protective Services External Web Intake reporting form.

 

OHIO (Central Ohio), Central Ohio NPR News, August 8, 2014

Ohio Attorney General Providing Kits To Prevent Scams On Elderly Ohioans

http://wcbe.org/post/ohio-attorney-general-providing-kits-prevent-scams-elderly-ohioans

In an effort to spread the message of how to steer clear from elder abuse, elder fraud, and senior scams, the Ohio Attorney General’s office will be sending out informational mailings as part of the Senior Advocate Fraud Education program.

 

 

INTERNATIONAL NEWSFEED

 

AUSTRALIA (Perth), australianageingagenda.com.au, August 8, 2014

Australia to get elder abuse hub

http://www.australianageingagenda.com.au/2014/08/08/national-elder-abuse-hub-development/

A new National Elder Abuse Hub will provide a much-needed single source of information on elder abuse services, resources and research for consumers, service providers, professionals and academics.

 

NEW ZEALAND (Christchurch), stuff.co.nz, August 12, 2014

Quake strain catalyst for elder abuse

http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/10372440/Quake-strain-catalyst-for-elder-abuse

Old people in Christchurch are being bashed and taken advantage of as earthquake-hit Canterbury families crack under the strain of years being lumped together in overcrowded homes.

 

 

ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES

 

ARIZONA (Phoenix), KTAR.com, August 8, 2014

Phoenix couple sentenced in adult abuse case (Update to previous story)

http://ktar.com/22/1757148/Phoenix-couple-sentenced-for-adult-abuse

A Phoenix couple has been sentenced in the abuse and torture of a mentally disabled man who later died.

 

NEW YORK (Bronx), WABC-TV New York, August 8, 2014

EXCLUSIVE: FAMILY OF GROUP HOME RESIDENTS IN BRONX CLAIMING ABUSE (Video and Article)

http://7online.com/news/exclusive-family-of-group-home-residents-claiming-abuse/248923/

Family members of mentally challenged adults make disturbing claims of abuse against a group home.

 

NORTH CAROLINA (Morganton), News & Record, August 11, 2014

Boyfriend charged in killing of 3 in Morganton

http://www.news-record.com/news/north_carolina_ap/article_c94112d1-3c79-5b2b-aac8-1f29665326a4.html

Police say a man beat his girlfriend, her adult son with special needs and a 75-year-old family friend to death at a home in Morganton.

 

SOUTH CAROLINA (Columbia), TheState.com, August 11, 2014

Editorial: Legislature needs to protect vulnerable adults from abuse

http://www.thestate.com/2014/08/11/3613651/editorial-legislature-needs-to.html

A report released this summer by South Carolina’s Legislative Audit Council found that a quarter of the caregivers who care for persons with severe intellectual disabilities, autism, traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury that are hired by the state agency do not undergo criminal background checks and some facilities haven’t conducted any checks.

 

VERMONT (Bristol), Burlington Free Press, August 8, 2014

Bristol man faces sexual exploitation charge

http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/news/crime/2014/08/08/bristol-man-faces-sexual-exploitation-charge/13811731/

A Bristol man was jailed Friday on a charge of sexual exploitation of a vulnerable woman with diminished capacity, Vermont State Police said.

 

 

RELATED ISSUES

 

NEBRASKA (Omaha), KETV.com, August 12, 2014

Authorities need help identifying woman possibly suffering from dementia

http://www.ketv.com/news/authorities-need-help-identifying-woman-possibly-suffering-from-dementia/27430602#ixzz3ADF1WKbQ

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office needs help identifying a woman who appears to be suffering from dementia and does not know who she is. She was found standing near the intersection of 83rd and Lake Cunningham Road.

 

NEW YORK (Halesite), News 12 Long Island, August 10, 2014

Family, police search for Laszlo Tar, who suffers from mild dementia, after disappearing from Heckscher Park

http://longisland.news12.com/news/family-police-search-for-laszlo-tar-who-suffers-from-mild-dementia-after-disappearing-from-hecksc-1.9018908

Family and police are searching for a 92-year-old man with dementia and hearing loss missing from Suffolk County who has not been seen in days.

 

TENNESSEE (Nashville), The Tennessean, August 9, 2014

Nashville police look for missing man with dementia

http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/2014/08/09/nashville-police-look-missing-man-dementia/13822501/

Nashville police are seeking help to locate an 81-year-old man with dementia who was last seen Thursday evening at 200 Cloverdale Court in the Donelson.

 

UTAH (Salt Lake City), The Salt Lake Tribune, August 8, 2014

Man with dementia goes missing in Salt Lake

http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/58277537-78/larsen-lake-salt-brother.html.csp

The Salt Lake City police want the public’s help finding an endangered man 74-year-old man who went missing Friday.

 

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 Upcoming Elder Abuse Conferences/Training Events (in chronological order):

 

•          The Illinois Department on Aging’s Annual Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference will be held on August 21 – 22, 2014 at Oak Brook Hills Resort in Oak Brook, Illinois. The conference will begin with Illinois’ 3rd Annual Financial Summit on August 20th. For more information on the conference and to register, please visit: http://cspl.uis.edu/illaps/doa/conferences/APA2014conf_000.html  We hope to see you at the Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference.      

 

•             The 4th Annual Sexuality, Intimacy & Aging Conference is being held September 19-20, 2014 at Widener University in Chester, PA.  Take your knowledge and skills to the leading edge. Enjoy amazing plenary sessions, 23 expert-led workshops, research, advocacy, networking, free resources, fun, and food. This is an affordable and important learning opportunity for advocates, professionals, para-professionals, students, caregivers and consumers. 17 CEs for AASECT, Social Work, and Psychology can be earned.  

Sponsorship and publicity opportunities are available, please contact SAConsortium@widener.edu for details by September 3rd, 2014. For more information on the conference and to register today, go here: http://www.sexualityandaging.com/join-us-4th-sexuality-intimacy-aging-conference-sept-2014/. Discounts available for Consortium members, students, seniors (65+ with ID), and agencies sending 5+ employees.

 

•             The 4th International Conference on Violence in the Health Sector will be held in Miami, Florida from October 22-24, 2014.  Some of the aims of this conference are to understand the evolving manifestations and the human, professional and economic implications of violence in the health and social services sector, as well as to present, promote and exchange effective sustainable initiatives and strategies addressing personal safety, organizational and environmental security, and wellbeing for all workers and clients in the health and social services sector. To register or find more information go here: http://www.oudconsultancy.nl/MiamiSite2014/violence/invitation-fourt.html   

      

•             The National Adult Protective Services conference will take place in Portland, OR from October 29-31, 2014.  The NAPSA conference is the only national conference focused on elder abuse, neglect and financial exploitation.  For more information go to: http://www.napsa-now.org/about-napsa/annual-conference/ 

 

•             The 2014 Consumer Voice Annual Conference will be held in Arlington, Virginia from November 15-18, 2014.  There will be speakers in the field, long-term care policy updates from key experts, and tools and resources for advocacy.  Registration and the conference agenda details will be coming soon.  For questions, contact: info@theconsumervoice.org .  

 

•             Aging in America Conference, March 23-27, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois, is now accepting applications from previous exhibitors to exhibit at the conference.  Other exhibitors will be notified in June.  For more information on exhibiting, please contact Linda Jones at 415-974-9638.  For more information on the conference, visit the Aging in America website at www.asaging.org/aia .

 

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National Center on Elder Abuse

Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse & Neglect

University of California, Irvine

Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology

101 The City Drive South

Orange, CA 92868

 

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NCEA Newsfeed – 8/8/14

NCEA Newsfeed – Friday, August 08, 2014

 

The newsfeed includes articles and stories related to abuse of elders and adults with disabilities.  Articles related to elders appear in the top half of the newsfeed.  Articles related to abuse of adults with disabilities appear towards the bottom.  To subscribe to the NCEA listserv, please send an email with your name, occupation, your organization/agency name, city and state, and a statement about your professional interest or expertise in elder abuse to NCEA@UCI.edu.  Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!  An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here:  http://ncea.posthaven.com/

 

A calendar of upcoming elder abuse and neglect events and funding opportunities can be found at the bottom of the newsfeed.

 

ELDER ABUSE NEWSFEED

 

ARKANSAS (El Dorado), ArkansasMatters.com, August 7, 2014

El Dorado Nursing Home Cited for Abuse, Neglect

http://www.arkansasmatters.com/story/d/story/el-dorado-nursing-home-cited-for-abuse-neglect/77443/Gqs-nBbvhUa50F2d_ir7JA

The Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) has taken the action against Courtyard Rehabilitation and Health Center after an inspection found it to be inadequate in providing enough supervision of patients.

 

FLORIDA (Sarasota), HT Health, August 7, 2014

Cautionary tales for elders from an attorney who's seen it all

http://health.heraldtribune.com/2014/08/07/cautionary-tales-elders-attorney-whos-seen/

A Sarasota attorney who has been in business for 54 years said the idea of training more lawyers to spot elder fraud compelled him to point out some of the complexities involved in this sort of judgment call.

 

MICHIGAN (Gaylord), Gaylord Herald Times, August 5, 2014

Our elderly need our watchful eye 6 ways to protect the elderly from exploitation

http://www.petoskeynews.com/gaylord/news/community/our-elderly-need-our-watchful-eye-ways-to-protect-the/article_49b5fee2-85e0-5fc7-a5f9-0d16e83b0854.html

According to the National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA), 90 percent of elder financial exploitation is committed by trusted people such as caretakers, family members, neighbors, friends, attorneys, bank employees, doctors, nurses and pastors.

 

MINNESOTA (Rochester), PostBulletin.com, August 7, 2014

Man charged with felony financial exploitation

http://www.postbulletin.com/news/crime/man-charged-with-felony-financial-exploitation/article_65dc96ef-73bd-5843-83e6-d60bcf597474.html

A Rochester man faces multiple felonies after authorities say he spent nearly $80,000 of his mother's money without her permission.

 

OKLAHOMA (Oklahoma City), KOCO.com, August 7, 2014

Former caregiver sentenced in nursing home abuse case (Video and Article)

http://www.koco.com/news/former-caregiver-sentenced-in-nursing-home-abuse-case/27348002#ixzz39kf5YYaq

A nursing home worker was sentenced Wednesday after a judge found her guilty of abusing one of her elderly patients.

 

PENNSYLVANIA (Philadelphia), myfoxphilly.com, August 7, 2014

'Elder abuse' often involves finances

http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/26214498/elder-abuse-often-involves-finances-study-finds

As many as one in 20 older adults in the United States may be financially exploited, a new study suggests. In fact, most older adults have had their money or property stolen or used improperly at some point, the researchers found.

 

VIRGINIA (Roanoke), Credit Union Times, August 6, 2014

Brokers Charged in Elderly Fraud Cases

http://www.cutimes.com/2014/08/06/brokers-charged-in-elderly-fraud-cases

The SEC has charged a broker based in Roanoke, Va., with defrauding elderly customers by stealing their funds for her personal use and falsifying their account statements to cover up her fraud.

 

ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES

 

INDIANA (Elkhart), The Elkhart Truth, August 6, 2014

South Bend group home worker admits to abusing mentally disabled resident

http://www.elkharttruth.com/news/crime-fire-courts/2014/08/06/South-Bend-group-home-worker-admits-to-abusing-mentally-disabled-resident.html

A South Bend man pleaded guilty Tuesday to a charge of criminal deviate conduct for sexually abusing a mentally disabled man.

 

 

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 Upcoming Elder Abuse Conferences/Training Events (in chronological order):

 

•          The Illinois Department on Aging’s Annual Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference will be held on August 21 – 22, 2014 at Oak Brook Hills Resort in Oak Brook, Illinois. The conference will begin with Illinois’ 3rd Annual Financial Summit on August 20th. For more information and to register, please visit: http://cspl.uis.edu/illaps/doa/conferences/APA2014conf_000.html  We hope to see you at the Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference.      

 

•           The 4th International Conference on Violence in the Health Sector will be held in Miami, Florida from October 22-24, 2014.  Some of the aims of this conference are to understand the evolving manifestations and the human, professional and economic implications of violence in the health and social services sector, as well as to present, promote and exchange effective sustainable initiatives and strategies addressing personal safety, organizational and environmental security, and wellbeing for all workers and clients in the health and social services sector. To register or find more information go here: http://www.oudconsultancy.nl/MiamiSite2014/violence/invitation-fourt.html   

      

•             The National Adult Protective Services conference will take place in Portland, OR from October 29-31, 2014.  The NAPSA conference is the only national conference focused on elder abuse, neglect and financial exploitation.  For more information go to: http://www.napsa-now.org/about-napsa/annual-conference/ 

 

•             The 2014 Consumer Voice Annual Conference will be held in Arlington, Virginia from November 15-18, 2014.  There will be speakers in the field, long-term care policy updates from key experts, and tools and resources for advocacy.  Registration and the conference agenda details will be coming soon.  For questions, contact: info@theconsumervoice.org .  

 

•             Aging in America Conference, March 23-27, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois, is now accepting applications from previous exhibitors to exhibit at the conference.  Other exhibitors will be notified in June.  For more information on exhibiting, please contact Linda Jones at 415-974-9638.  For more information on the conference, visit the Aging in America website at www.asaging.org/aia .

 

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An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here:  http://ncea.posthaven.com/

 

National Center on Elder Abuse

Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse & Neglect

University of California, Irvine

Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology

101 The City Drive South

Orange, CA 92868

 

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NCEA Newsfeed – 8/06/14

Newsfeed – Wednesday, August 06, 2014

 

The newsfeed includes articles and stories related to abuse of elders and adults with disabilities.  Articles related to elders appear in the top half of the newsfeed.  Articles related to abuse of adults with disabilities appear towards the bottom.  To subscribe to the NCEA listserv, please send an email with your name, occupation, your organization/agency name, city and state, and a statement about your professional interest or expertise in elder abuse to NCEA@UCI.edu.  Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!  An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here:  http://ncea.posthaven.com/

 

A calendar of upcoming elder abuse and neglect events and funding opportunities can be found at the bottom of the newsfeed.

 

ELDER ABUSE NEWSFEED

 

CALIFORNIA (Bakersfield), Recordnet.com, August 3, 2014

Elder abuse a growing problem

http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20140803/A_BIZ0206/408020303/-1/A_BIZ

According to a 2013 study, elder abuse and neglect are estimated to affect 700,000 to 1.2 million elderly people a year.

 

CALIFORNIA (Salinas), San Jose Mercury News, August 2, 2014

Monterey County church members victims of fraud, deputies say

http://www.mercurynews.com/central-coast/ci_26265187/monterey-county-church-members-victims-fraud-deputies-say

A former Monterey County couple are facing fraud and forgery charges for allegedly defrauding four elderly members of a Salinas church out of $100,000.

 

FLORIDA (Sarasota), Herald Tribune, August 1, 2014

Enlisting lawyers in the epic struggle against elder financial abuse

http://health.heraldtribune.com/2014/08/01/enlisting-lawyers-epic-struggle-elder-financial-abuse/

Attorneys who specialize in elder law — and there are a number of good in Southwest Florida — are trained to see financial exploitation. Most lawyers aren't trained to spot it or respond to it, and may even be unwillingly complicit in enabling exploitation.

 

GEORGIA (Athens), OnlineAthens.com, August 3, 2014

Athens-area Alzheimer's patient abuse case headed to grand jury

http://onlineathens.com/local-news/2014-08-02/athens-area-alzheimers-patient-abuse-case-headed-grand-jury

More than a year after authorities raided Alzheimer’s Care of Commerce and charged the owner and 20 employees with elder abuse and other crimes, the case is finally headed to a grand jury.

 

ILLINOIS (DuPage County), Naperville Sun, August 1, 2014

Elder abuse reports increasing in DuPage County

http://napervillesun.suntimes.com/2014/08/01/elder-abuse-reports-increasing-dupage-county/

With Baby Boomers retiring in record numbers, DuPage County officials are calling attention to the risk of increased incidents of elder abuse. Fiscal year 2013 had 467 abuse cases and halfway through 2014, the number of reported cases is already at 297.

 

ILLINOIS (Morris), Morris Daily Herald, August 5, 2014

Our View: Public’s help needed to stop elder abuse

http://www.morrisdailyherald.com/2014/08/04/our-view-publics-help-needed-to-stop-elder-abuse/a2nwrp9/

Statewide, elder abuse has risen steadily since 2007. Recent national studies of the elderly population have shown that about 7 percent to 10 percent reported experiencing some kind of abuse.

 

KANSAS (Emporia), KSN TV, August 1, 2014

Emporia woman found guilty of mistreatment of dependent adult

http://ksn.com/2014/08/01/emporia-woman-found-guilty-of-mistreatment-of-dependent-adult/

An Emporia woman was found guilty yesterday of mistreating her 93-year-old mother in law by misusing her funds while she was living at a care facility.

 

KENTUCKY (Frankfort), KyForward, August 5, 2014

New registry of caregivers with history of abuse of adults in their care signed into law

http://www.kyforward.com/our-government/2014/08/05/new-registry-of-caregivers-with-history-of-abuse-of-adults-in-their-care-signed-into-law/

A new Kentucky law which took effect July 15 will help families and employers in the adult care profession learn if an applicant has a record of substantiated adult maltreatment thus giving better protection to Kentucky’s elderly and disabled adults.

 

NEW YORK (Hauppauge), CBS New York, August 1, 2014

Long Island Nursing Home Under Fire Following Another Resident Death (Video and Article)

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/08/01/long-island-nursing-home-under-fire-following-another-resident-death/

A Long Island nursing home is under investigation following the recent death of a 71-year-old resident.

 

NEW YORK (Mount Vernon), The Journal News, August 5, 2014

Crime Scene: How seniors can avoid scams, abuse

http://www.lohud.com/story/news/crime/2014/08/05/seniors-frequently-targeted-criminals-tips/13621203/

In nature, predators prey on the vulnerable. It's the same with criminals — from phone scams to muggings, criminals target those they perceive as weak and less likely to fight back. Often it's the elderly.

 

OHIO (Piqua), dailycall.com, August 2, 2014

Elder abuse: Working together to end the abuse

http://www.dailycall.com/news/news/50146658/Elder-abuse:-Working-together-to-end-the-abuse#.U9_l5vldXUI

An elder abuse awareness program was held at the Piqua YWCA on Friday. The program’s goal is to educate those who may work with elders in their community to learn to identify abuse and bring “real solutions to real problems” as with the increasing number of those 60 years and older so too has the number of abuse cases.

 

OKLAHOMA (Oklahoma City), FOX25 KOKH-TV, August 6, 2014

Woman accused of abuse at OKC nursing home faces sentencing today

http://www.okcfox.com/story/26211571/woman-accused-of-abuse-at-okc-nursing-home-faces-sentencing-today

A woman accused of abuse of a patient at a metro nursing home will go before a judge and learn her fate. She was reportedly caught on camera trying to silence the patient by putting her hand over the woman's mouth.

 

VIRGINIA (Fairfax County), The Washington Post, August 3, 2014

Elderly woman in Va. cheated out of savings by lawyer she trusted, family alleges

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/elderly-woman-in-va-cheated-out-of-savings-by-lawyer-she-trusted-family-alleges/2014/08/03/11a88574-092b-11e4-a0dd-f2b22a257353_story.html?tid=hpModule_99d5f542-86a2-11e2-9d71-f0feafdd1394

A 90-year-old woman with dementia was financially exploited and isolated from her family by her long time lawyer who obtained power of attorney, was the executor on her will, and stole over $850,000 from her life savings.

 

VIRGINIA (Bedford County), WSET-TV, July 31, 2014

Possible Elder Abuse Case in Bedford Co.

http://www.wset.com/story/26165590/possible-elder-abuse-case-in-bedford-co

Investigators are looking into a potential case of elder abuse of a 74-year-old woman in Bedford County who was admitted to the hospital with burns, bed sores, signs of neglect.

 

WEST VIRGINIA (Charleston), The Charleston Gazette, August 4, 2014

Man alleges neglect, abuse at Teays Valley nursing home contributed to wife’s death http://www.wvgazette.com/article/20140804/GZ01/140809775/1101#sthash.c0VGdrFt.dpuf

A Putnam County man is alleging that his wife died because of “serious injuries from a pattern of poor care, neglect and abuse” at a Teays Valley nursing home.

 

INTERNATIONAL NEWSFEED

 

ENGLAND (London), CTV News London, August 5, 2014

Abuse and neglect in long-term care homes widespread

http://london.ctvnews.ca/abuse-and-neglect-in-long-term-care-homes-widespread-1.1947239#ixzz39dAd4Fs4

Homes for the aged are supposed to be a safe place for the vulnerable, and ill, but abuse, neglect and assaults are common for senior citizens in long-term care homes, and often the government's solutions don’t work.

 

ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES

 

GEORGIA (Conyers), Newton Citizen, August 3, 2014

Police make arrest in illegal personal care home

http://www.newtoncitizen.com/news/2014/aug/03/police-make-arrest-illegal-personal-care-home/

The Conyers Police Department has arrested a woman who was allegedly running an illegal personal care home out of her residence in the Forest Villas neighborhood.

 

GEORGIA (LaGrange), LaGrangeNews.com, August 5, 2014

Brother beats disabled adopted brother

http://www.lagrangenews.com/news/home_top-news/50084088/Brother-beats-disabled-adopted-brother#.U-JT2PldXUI

LaGrange police say a man physically abused his 20-year-old adopted brother.

 

OHIO (Springfield), WHIO, August 4, 2014

Parent faces charge of prostituting disabled daughter

http://www.whio.com/news/news/crime-law/parent-faces-charge-prostituting-disabled-daughter/ngtYD/#sthash.3guiTJLz.dpuf

Police in Springfield are on the lookout for a man who is facing charges stemming from an investigation into his adult, developmentally disabled daughter being compelled into prostitution.

 

RELATED ISSUES

 

PENNSYLVANIA (Philadelphia), nbc10, August 4, 2014

Missing Elderly Man Suffers From Dementia

http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Have-You-Seen-This-Philadelphia-Man-269753181.html

Police are asking for the public's help locating a 73-year-old Philadelphia resident who suffers from dementia who last seen at his residence at the 5500 block of Jane Street in Germantown.

 

TEXAS (Dallas), dallasnews.com, August 4, 2014

Dallas police searching for missing 78-year-old who has dementia

http://thescoopblog.dallasnews.com/2014/08/dallas-police-searching-for-missing-78-year-old-who-has-dementia.html/

Dallas police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 78-year-old man with dementia who was last seen Monday afternoon in East Oak Cliff.

 

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 Upcoming Elder Abuse Conferences/Training Events (in chronological order):

 

•          The Illinois Department on Aging’s Annual Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference will be held on August 21 – 22, 2014 at Oak Brook Hills Resort in Oak Brook, Illinois. The conference will begin with Illinois’ 3rd Annual Financial Summit on August 20th. For more information and to register, please visit: http://cspl.uis.edu/illaps/doa/conferences/APA2014conf_000.html  We hope to see you at the Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference.      

 

•           The 4th International Conference on Violence in the Health Sector will be held in Miami, Florida from October 22-24, 2014.  Some of the aims of this conference are to understand the evolving manifestations and the human, professional and economic implications of violence in the health and social services sector, as well as to present, promote and exchange effective sustainable initiatives and strategies addressing personal safety, organizational and environmental security, and wellbeing for all workers and clients in the health and social services sector. To register or find more information go here: http://www.oudconsultancy.nl/MiamiSite2014/violence/invitation-fourt.html   

      

•             The National Adult Protective Services conference will take place in Portland, OR from October 29-31, 2014.  The NAPSA conference is the only national conference focused on elder abuse, neglect and financial exploitation.  For more information go to: http://www.napsa-now.org/about-napsa/annual-conference/ 

 

•             The 2014 Consumer Voice Annual Conference will be held in Arlington, Virginia from November 15-18, 2014.  There will be speakers in the field, long-term care policy updates from key experts, and tools and resources for advocacy.  Registration and the conference agenda details will be coming soon.  For questions, contact: info@theconsumervoice.org .  

 

•             Aging in America Conference, March 23-27, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois, is now accepting applications from previous exhibitors to exhibit at the conference.  Other exhibitors will be notified in June.  For more information on exhibiting, please contact Linda Jones at 415-974-9638.  For more information on the conference, visit the Aging in America website at www.asaging.org/aia .

 

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University of California, Irvine

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NCEA Newsfeed – 8/01/14

NCEA Newsfeed – Friday, August 01, 2014

 

The newsfeed includes articles and stories related to abuse of elders and adults with disabilities.  Articles related to elders appear in the top half of the newsfeed.  Articles related to abuse of adults with disabilities appear towards the bottom.  To subscribe to the NCEA listserv, please send an email with your name, occupation, your organization/agency name, city and state, and a statement about your professional interest or expertise in elder abuse to NCEA@UCI.edu.  Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!  An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here:  http://ncea.posthaven.com/

 

A calendar of upcoming elder abuse and neglect events and funding opportunities can be found at the bottom of the newsfeed.

 

ELDER ABUSE NEWSFEED

 

CALIFORNIA (La Jolla), La Jolla Light, July 29, 2014

Elder abuse case update: Restraining order filed against alleged perpetrator, hoarded trash hauled from home (Update to previous story)

http://www.lajollalight.com/2014/07/29/elder-abuse-case-update-restraining-order-filed-against-alleged-perpetrator-hoarded-trash-hauled-from-home/

As first reported in March, the wife of a 91-year-old neglect victim was removed from their home, which the family alleges was filled with trash, clutter and stray animals.

 

CALIFORNIA (San Diego), sandiego6.com, July 30, 2014

PROSECUTORS REVEAL VIDEO OF MALE NURSES' ALLEGED SEX ACTS NEAR PATIENT

http://www.sandiego6.com/news/local/Prosecutors-reveal-video-of-male-nurses-alleged-sex-acts-near-patient-269315651.html

Prosecutors began presenting evidence Wednesday against two male nurses accused of performing sex acts on each other, at times while touching a then-98-year-old bedridden patient.

 

FLORIDA (Cocoa Beach), Florida Today, July 29, 2014

Program aims to protect seniors from financial exploitation

http://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/local/2014/07/29/program-aims-protect-seniors-financial-exploitation/13347367/

Financial exploitation directed at older Americans is so pervasive and increasing so quickly, it’s estimated that 20 percent of older adults have been a victim. A prevention program will be designed to teach lawyers to recognize clients’ possible vulnerability.

 

FLORIDA (Port St. Lucie), PR Web, July 31, 2014

Florida Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Raises Awareness Via Bill Board Ad Campaign

http://www.prweb.com/releases/nursinghome/neglect/prweb12061308.htm

A Port St. Lucie law firm recently launched a new billboard ad campaign in order to raise awareness on the grave issue of nursing home neglect and abuse.

 

ILLINOIS (Chicago), Chicago Tribune, July 29, 2014

Financial elder abuse is a thriving industry

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-201407291900--tms--savingsgctnzy-a20140729-20140729,0,3137153.story

Last year, Consumer Reports recapped a recent survey of 2,600 financial planners, and the findings were astonishing: "56 percent said they knew older clients who had been subject to unfair, deceptive, or abusive practices. Among reported cases, the average loss estimate was $140,500."

 

MASSACHUSETTS (Lynn), Itemlive.com, July 31, 2014

Doctor: Marblehead man accused of beating wife has dementia

http://www.itemlive.com/news/doctor-marblehead-man-accused-of-beating-wife-has-dementia/article_67dce22c-1859-11e4-8b2f-001a4bcf887a.html

A man was arrested and charged with assault and battery on his wife, a disabled woman over 60 with severe dementia. A judge ordered the defendant be sent for a mental health evaluation due to his questionable psychological state.

 

NEW YORK (New York), Cornell Chronicle, July 30, 2014

Study Highlights Prevalence, Impact of Elder Financial Abuse

http://weill.cornell.edu/news/news/2014/07/study-highlights-prevalence-impact-of-elder-financial-abuse-janey-peterson.html

Financial abuse of older adults is a common and serious problem in New York State, according to new research led by Weill Cornell Medical College that found that close to 5% of older adults said they were victims of financial abuse since turning 60.

 

NEW YORK (Syracuse), syracuse.com, July 31, 2014

State fines nurse for financially exploiting patient at Fayetteville assisted living home

http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2014/07/state_fines_nurse_for_financially_exploiting_patient_at_fayetteville_assisted_li.html

A registered nurse is accused of financially exploiting a patient by means of a personal check for $3,500 at a Fayetteville assisted living home. The nurse exerted undue influence on the patient and has been charged with professional misconduct.

 

OREGON (Portland) oregonlive.com, July 31, 2014

$4 million trial approaches: Did assisted-living facility hide ongoing sexual abuse of woman, 82?

http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2014/07/4_million_trial_approaches_did.html

The trial is set to begin against the assisted-living facility that allegedly allowed the sexual abuse of an 82-year-old woman with dementia repeatedly occur over the course of a year.

 

OREGON (Portland), KOIN6, July 30, 2014

Contractor accused of bilking $16K from woman, 86

http://koin.com/2014/07/30/contractor-accused-of-bilking-16k-from-elderly-woman/

An alert bank employee is credited with stopping a private contractor accused of taking money out of an elderly woman’s checking account, police said. According to bank records, 18 checks were written payable the contractor from the victim’s bank account totaling $16,950.

 

WASHINGTON D.C., The Washington Post, July 29, 2014

Targeting scams against the elderly

http://m.washingtonpost.com/business/targeting-scams-against-the-elderly/2014/07/29/e104bfb2-175a-11e4-9e3b-7f2f110c6265_story.html

Researchers at Wayne State University, quantified what’s obvious to scammers — highly depressed elderly Americans are even more vulnerable to financial fraud. Could a lot of investment fraud be detected before seniors are scammed?

 

ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES

 

IOWA (Muscatine), Muscatine Journal, July 31, 2014

Dependent adult abuse charge filed against Muscatine man

http://muscatinejournal.com/news/local/dependent-adult-abuse-charge-filed-against-muscatine-man/article_50bfa6e1-91b2-5ef0-bb1d-a2fa43e28c6f.html

A Muscatine man was charged with one count of dependent adult abuse for kicking a 51-year-old man under his care.

 

MICHIGAN (Muskegon Heights), mlive.com, July 30, 2014

Muskegon Heights man, allegedly neglected by sister, found with festering infection, lying in own feces

http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2014/07/muskegon_heights_man_allegedly_2.html

A man in his late 50s under the care of his sister was found in terrible conditions by Adult Protective Services on Monday.

 

 

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 Upcoming Elder Abuse Conferences/Training Events (in chronological order):

 

•          The National Center for Victims of Crime and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation invites you to attend Taking Action: Assisting Victims of Financial Fraud on August 6, 2014 in Birmingham, Alabama. Taking Action: Assisting Victims of Financial Fraud will explore accessible, vital step-by-step strategies for addressing the major types of financial crime, including identity theft, investment fraud, mortgage and lending fraud, and mass marketing scams. The seminar runs from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM at: First Presbyterian Church, 2100 4th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203. REGISTER at www.victimsofcrime.org/training or here: https://victimsofcrime.nonprofitcms.org/c/conferences/20/pages/home  

 

•          The Illinois Department on Aging’s Annual Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference will be held on August 21 – 22, 2014 at Oak Brook Hills Resort in Oak Brook, Illinois. The conference will begin with Illinois’ 3rd Annual Financial Summit on August 20th. For more information and to register, please visit: http://cspl.uis.edu/illaps/doa/conferences/APA2014conf_000.html  We hope to see you at the Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference.      

 

•           The 4th International Conference on Violence in the Health Sector will be held in Miami, Florida from October 22-24, 2014.  Some of the aims of this conference are to understand the evolving manifestations and the human, professional and economic implications of violence in the health and social services sector, as well as to present, promote and exchange effective sustainable initiatives and strategies addressing personal safety, organizational and environmental security, and wellbeing for all workers and clients in the health and social services sector. To register or find more information go here: http://www.oudconsultancy.nl/MiamiSite2014/violence/invitation-fourt.html   

      

•             The National Adult Protective Services conference will take place in Portland, OR from October 29-31, 2014.  The NAPSA conference is the only national conference focused on elder abuse, neglect and financial exploitation.  For more information go to: http://www.napsa-now.org/about-napsa/annual-conference/ 

 

•             The 2014 Consumer Voice Annual Conference will be held in Arlington, Virginia from November 15-18, 2014.  There will be speakers in the field, long-term care policy updates from key experts, and tools and resources for advocacy.  Registration and the conference agenda details will be coming soon.  For questions, contact: info@theconsumervoice.org .  

 

•             Aging in America Conference, March 23-27, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois, is now accepting applications from previous exhibitors to exhibit at the conference.  Other exhibitors will be notified in June.  For more information on exhibiting, please contact Linda Jones at 415-974-9638.  For more information on the conference, visit the Aging in America website at www.asaging.org/aia .

 

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An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here:  http://ncea.posthaven.com/

 

National Center on Elder Abuse

Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse & Neglect

University of California, Irvine

Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology

101 The City Drive South

Orange, CA 92868

 

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NCEA Newsfeed – 7/30/14

NCEA Newsfeed – Wednesday, July 30, 2014

 

The newsfeed includes articles and stories related to abuse of elders and adults with disabilities.  Articles related to elders appear in the top half of the newsfeed.  Articles related to abuse of adults with disabilities appear towards the bottom.  To subscribe to the NCEA listserv, please send an email with your name, occupation, your organization/agency name, city and state, and a statement about your professional interest or expertise in elder abuse to NCEA@UCI.edu.  Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!  An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here:  http://ncea.posthaven.com/

 

A calendar of upcoming elder abuse and neglect events and funding opportunities can be found at the bottom of the newsfeed.

 

ELDER ABUSE NEWSFEED

 

CALIFORNIA (Redlands), Redlands Daily Facts, July 24, 2014

Three held in Redlands elder-abuse, child-endangerment case

http://www.redlandsdailyfacts.com/general-news/20140724/three-held-in-redlands-elder-abuse-child-endangerment-case

Three people were arrested after a welfare check uncovered an 85-year-old woman lying in her own feces and a 7-year-old child sleeping in a bed infested with cockroaches, police said.

 

CALIFORNIA (Sacramento), The Sacramento Bee, July 28, 2014

Sacramento County to revive team to examine financial elder abuse

http://www.sacbee.com/2014/07/28/6586329/sacramento-county-to-revive-team.html

Sacramento County will reopen a financial fraud unit in January after reports of scams against the elderly have gone up dramatically since Adult Protective Services eliminated the unit several years ago.

 

CALIFORNIA (San Francisco), The San Francisco Appeal, July 25, 2014

Man Convicted Of Defrauding Elderly Victims Of Property

http://sfappeal.com/2014/07/man-convicted-of-defrauding-elderly-victims-of-property/

A man accused of tricking elderly victims into signing over their properties to him has been convicted of elder abuse and other charges in San Francisco Superior Court.

 

COLORADO (Fort Morgan), Fort Morgan Times

Reporting elder abuse becoming mandatory

http://www.fortmorgantimes.com/fort-morgan-local-news/ci_26232541/reporting-elder-abuse-becoming-mandatory-times-your-life

Effective July 1, medical professionals and others who work closely with older adults are required to report abuse or exploitation of persons age 70 or older in Colorado.

 

GEORGIA (Southwest), wfxl Fox31, July 24, 2014

Who's looking out for the elderly

http://www.wfxl.com/news/story.aspx?id=1074776#.U9gV6fldXUI

Abuse of the elderly and unlicensed homes are two rapidly increasing crimes. The two areas are now more than a national problem, it's also a major concern for the peach state.

 

IDAHO (Moscow), magicvalley.com, July 24, 2014

N. Idaho Couple Face Vulnerable Adult Charges

http://magicvalley.com/news/local/n-idaho-couple-face-vulnerable-adult-charges/article_63238bf8-133d-11e4-a15b-0019bb2963f4.html

A northern Idaho man and woman have been charged with neglect and exploitation counts after a 67-year-old man in their care was found on a kitchen floor covered with dirt and bedsores and wearing a dirty adult diaper.

 

ILLINOIS (DeKalb), saukvalley.com, July 29, 2014

Reports of elder abuse increase

http://www.saukvalley.com/2014/07/28/reports-of-elder-abuse-increase/atjt8pe/

Elder Care Services is seeing more cases of abused, neglected and exploited seniors than in years past, but the Executive Director hopes it means people are coming out of the shadows to talk about elder abuse.

 

MAINE (Brunswick), WLBZ2, July 28, 2014

Grandfather abused by a nursing home worker (Video and Article)

http://www.wlbz2.com/story/news/2014/07/28/elder-abuse/13298201/

More than 33,000 thousand elderly Mainers are abused each year, according to Maine Council for Elder Abuse Prevention. One disturbing example is a story of a woman whose 89-year-old grandfather was sexually abused in 2006 at a Brunswick nursing home.

 

MICHIGAN (Detroit), Detroit Free Press, July 29, 2014

2 Flint women charged with abusing emaciated man

http://www.freep.com/article/20140729/NEWS06/307290076/2-Flint-women-charged-abusing-emaciated-man

Genesee County authorities have arrested two women after an elderly man in their care was found emaciated and in septic shock due to bed sores.

 

NORTH CAROLINA (Kernersville), MYFOX8.com, July 29, 2014

Kernersville woman cleared of abuse charges in death of 92-year-old mother

http://myfox8.com/2014/07/29/kernersville-woman-cleared-of-abuse-charges-in-death-of-92-year-old-mother/

A Forsyth County jury acquitted a Kernersville woman Friday of charges that she neglected her 92-year-old mother to the point that her mother developed bed sores that prosecutors allege contributed to her death.

 

TEXAS (Dallas), Dallas News, July 29, 2014

Three groups join forces to teach lawyers how to spot financial exploitation in elderly clients

http://bizbeatblog.dallasnews.com/2014/07/three-groups-join-forces-to-teach-lawyers-how-to-spot-financial-exploitation-in-elderly-clients.html/

The Elder Investment Fraud and Financial Exploitation Prevention Program is being launched to develop, test and implement national continuing legal education for lawyers by the Investor Protection Institute and American Bar Association.

 

TEXAS (Indian Lake), valleycentral.com, July 29, 2014

Indian Lake couple jailed amid allegations of elderly abuse

http://www.valleycentral.com/news/story.aspx?id=1076491#.U9gWWfldXUI

A Cameron County couple remains behind bars following allegations that an elderly relative was locked in his room and beaten.

 

ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES

 

PENNSYLVANIA (Philadelphia), philly.com, July 27, 2014

Death of disabled man raises key issues

http://www.philly.com/philly/opinion/20140727_Death_of_disabled_man_raises_key_issues.html#OgFHKyVEOQYPFxCU.99

The case from last December of a caregiver for his disabled son who took his son's life and then his own was extreme, but it had elements that were disturbingly familiar: older caregiver of an adult with disabilities, unconnected to resources, facing challenges in isolation, hopelessness, and crisis.

 

INTERNATIONAL

 

IRELAND (Swinford), independent.ie, July 29, 2014

Care home residents had to wait 15 hours for food, report reveals

http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/health/care-home-residents-had-to-wait-15-hours-for-food-report-reveals-30461066.html

Residents of a care home in Swinford, which cares for 97 adults with intellectual disabilities, were forced to go without food for 15 hours and some had meals hurriedly spoon-fed to them by staff, an inspectors' report has revealed.

 

RELATED ISSUES

 

ARIZONA (Phoenix), azcentral.com, July 28, 2014

Phoenix police search for missing woman with dementia

http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2014/07/28/phoenix-police-searching-missing-woman-dementia-abrk/13303333/

Phoenix police are searching for a 74-year-old woman with dementia who has been missing since Saturday afternoon from her home near 40th Street and Thunderbird Road.

 

CALIFORNIA (Los Angeles), CBSLA.com, July 24, 2014

Police Need Help Finding Missing Woman, 65, Suffering From Diabetes, Dementia

http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2014/07/24/police-need-help-finding-missing-woman-65-suffering-from-diabetes-dementia/

Police are asking for the public’s help finding a 65-year-old woman suffering from diabetes, depression and dementia who was last seen by a family member about 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, as she was getting off a Metro bus at the intersection of Western Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.

 

ILLONOIS (Chicago), Chicago Sun Times, July 28, 2014

Woman with dementia missing from South Chicago

http://voices.suntimes.com/news/breaking-news/woman-with-dementia-missing-from-south-chicago/

Police are searching for an 87-year-old woman who has been missing since Sunday from the South Chicago neighborhood and was believed to be last seen at a McDonalds at 2425 E. 79th St.

 

NEW JERSEY (Cherry Hill), nj.com, July 25, 2014

UPDATED: Silver Alert in South Jersey issued for 85-year-old with dementia

http://www.nj.com/south/index.ssf/2014/07/silver_alert_in_south_jersey_issued_for_85-year-old_with_dementia.html

Authorities have issued a silver alert for a missing 85-year-old man with dementia who was last seen around 10 a.m. Thursday at the Cadbury Retirement Home at 1250 Route 38 West in Cherry Hill.

 

SOUTH CAROLINA (Union), foxcarolina.com, July 29, 2014

Police: Union man with dementia missing after going to store

http://www.foxcarolina.com/story/26139534/police-union-man-with-dementia-missing-after-going-to-store

Police are looking for a 62-year-old Union man who has dementia after he did not return to his Cornwell Street assisted living home on Monday.

 

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 Upcoming Elder Abuse Conferences/Training Events (in chronological order):

 

•          The National Center for Victims of Crime and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation invites you to attend Taking Action: Assisting Victims of Financial Fraud on August 6, 2014 in Birmingham, Alabama. Taking Action: Assisting Victims of Financial Fraud will explore accessible, vital step-by-step strategies for addressing the major types of financial crime, including identity theft, investment fraud, mortgage and lending fraud, and mass marketing scams. The seminar runs from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM at: First Presbyterian Church, 2100 4th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203. REGISTER at www.victimsofcrime.org/training or here: https://victimsofcrime.nonprofitcms.org/c/conferences/20/pages/home  

 

•          The Illinois Department on Aging’s Annual Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference will be held on August 21 – 22, 2014 at Oak Brook Hills Resort in Oak Brook, Illinois. The conference will begin with Illinois’ 3rd Annual Financial Summit on August 20th. For more information and to register, please visit: http://cspl.uis.edu/illaps/doa/conferences/APA2014conf_000.html  We hope to see you at the Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference.      

 

•           The 4th International Conference on Violence in the Health Sector will be held in Miami, Florida from October 22-24, 2014.  Some of the aims of this conference are to understand the evolving manifestations and the human, professional and economic implications of violence in the health and social services sector, as well as to present, promote and exchange effective sustainable initiatives and strategies addressing personal safety, organizational and environmental security, and wellbeing for all workers and clients in the health and social services sector. To register or find more information go here: http://www.oudconsultancy.nl/MiamiSite2014/violence/invitation-fourt.html   

      

•             The National Adult Protective Services conference will take place in Portland, OR from October 29-31, 2014.  The NAPSA conference is the only national conference focused on elder abuse, neglect and financial exploitation.  For more information go to: http://www.napsa-now.org/about-napsa/annual-conference/ 

 

•             The 2014 Consumer Voice Annual Conference will be held in Arlington, Virginia from November 15-18, 2014.  There will be speakers in the field, long-term care policy updates from key experts, and tools and resources for advocacy.  Registration and the conference agenda details will be coming soon.  For questions, contact: info@theconsumervoice.org .  

 

•             Aging in America Conference, March 23-27, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois, is now accepting applications from previous exhibitors to exhibit at the conference.  Other exhibitors will be notified in June.  For more information on exhibiting, please contact Linda Jones at 415-974-9638.  For more information on the conference, visit the Aging in America website at www.asaging.org/aia .

 

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An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here:  http://ncea.posthaven.com/

 

National Center on Elder Abuse

Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse & Neglect

University of California, Irvine

Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology

101 The City Drive South

Orange, CA 92868

 

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