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NCEA Newsfeed – Monday, June 04, 2012 (only 11 days until World Elder Abuse Awareness Day)

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!

 Calendar of upcoming elder abuse and neglect events can be found at the bottom of the newsfeed entries.

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ELDER ABUSE NEWSFEED

1.         NATIONAL, Healthcare Finance News, May 31, 2012
CMS launches program to improve nursing homes’ dementia care
http://www.healthcarefinancenews.com/news/cms-launches-program-improve-nursing-homes-dementia-care
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has announced a partnership with providers, care givers and patients aimed at improving the care and use of antipsychotic medications for patients in nursing homes.

2.         ALABAMA (Florence), Times Daily, June 1, 2012
Bentley signs Elder Abuse Prevention Act
http://www.timesdaily.com/stories/Bentley-signs-Elder-Abuse-Prevention-Act,191210
For the past three years, Irons, D-Florence, has worked to pass a bill that would create the Elder Abuse Prevention Act. Twice, the bill died before reaching the Legislature. On Thursday Governor Bentley signed the act into law.

3.         ALABAMA (Florence), Shaols Insider, May 31, 2012
Irons’ Long Fight to Protect the Elderly Pays Off
http://shoalsinsider.com/irons-long-fight-to-protect-the-elderly-pays-off-p4305-1.htm
After three years of fighting to enact the Elder Abuse Prevention Act, the hard work of Senator Tammy Irons has paid off. Governor Bentley has signed into law Irons’ Elder Abuse Prevention Act designed to help prevent and prosecute elder abuse. The law will create a committee consisting of representatives from numerous governmental and non-governmental agencies.

4.         ALABAMA (Montgomery), Montgomery Advertiser, June 3, 2012
Power of attorney can be essential, risky
http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20120603/NEWS01/306030029/Power-attorney-can-essential-risky
This article lists the pros and cons of obtaining a power of attorney.

5.         ARIZONA (Sun City West), ABC 15, June 1, 2012
MCSO: Elderly man found in ‘decrepit conditions’ at Sun City West home
http://www.abc15.com/dpp/news/region_west_valley/sun_city/mcso-elderly-man-child-found-in-decrepit-conditions-at-sun-city-west-home
A 56-year-old woman has been arrested on charges of elder abuse and child abuse after authorities found what they called "decrepit conditions" at a home in Sun City West. Deputies found the man “terribly underweight” and handcuffed to a soiled bed wearing  a diaper that appeared to have not been changed in a very long time.

6.         ARIZONA (Sun City West), AZ Family, June 1, 2012
RAW VIDEO: First court appearance for elder abuse suspect
http://www.azfamily.com/video/raw/RAW-VIDEO-First-court-appearance-for-elder-abuse-suspect-156474445.html
Maricopa County sheriff's deputies arrested a 56-year-old woman on suspicion of elder abuse after her uncle was found handcuffed to a bed, wearing a heavily-soiled diaper. The home was found filled with trash and animal feces from the nine cats and four dogs living inside.

7.         CALIFORNIA (Long Beach), Gazettes, June 2, 2012
Police Ceremony Honors Detective’s Work For Elder Abuse Case
http://www.gazettes.com/news/crime/police-ceremony-honors-detective-s-work-for-elder-abuse-case/article_a2e3dd64-ab71-11e1-ba0a-001a4bcf887a.html
Detective Stacey Holdredge will be honored with a Distinguished Service Award for her work in elder abuse at the annual Long Beach Police Awards Ceremony.

8.         CALIFORNIA (Tehama County), Red Bluff Daily News, June 4, 2012
Tehama County District Attorney to speak on elder abuse
http://www.redbluffdailynews.com/news/ci_20768027/tehama-county-district-attorney-speak-elder-abuse
The United Nations has officially recognized June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. In the spirit of cooperation, Passages is sponsoring an event on June 21 at the Red Bluff Community Center. Greg Cohan, Tehama County District Attorney will speak on the subject of Recognizing, Preventing, and Reporting Elder Abuse.

9.         FLORIDA (Palm Beach), Palm Beach Post, June 3, 2012
Hospice cuts staff as exec pay rises
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/money/hospice-cuts-staff-as-exec-pay-rises-2388817.html
One of Palm Beach County's largest nonprofit corporations blames "a challenging economy" for its decision to let nearly 5 percent of its workers go. Meanwhile the average compensation of the top 12 executives has grown past $306,000, up from $290,000 the previous year; President and CEO David Fielding’s total compensation rose 16% to $545,000.

10.       FLORIDA (Tallahassee), Sun-Sentinel, June 1, 2012
Report senior exploitation, experts say
http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2012-06-01/health/fl-elderly-exploitation-guardianship-20120601_1_exploitation-professional-guardian-guardianship-association
This article advises people to report all cases of suspected elder financial exploitation, and gives several tips, stories, and resources.

11.       ILLINOIS (Aurora), Daily Herald, June 1, 2012
Guilty plea in Aurora elder abuse case
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120601/news/706019681/
One of three Aurora siblings accused of elderly abuse and neglect of their mother, who had part of a leg amputated after she was discovered in squalor, has admitted to his role in the crime. He faces two to five years in prison for the felony, but probation is also an option.

12.       LOUISIANA (Baton Rouge), Shreveport Times, June 1, 2012
House nixes merging elderly abuse investigations
http://www.shreveporttimes.com/article/20120601/NEWS01/206010311/House-nixes-merging-elderly-abuse-investigations
Arguments that consolidating the two state offices that investigate abuse of adults could lead to weakening services for the elderly led to the House killing SB762 by Sen. Sherri Smith Buffington. The bill sought to transfer the adult protection services of the Office of Elderly Affairs in the governor's office to the Department of Health and Hospitals' Office of Aging and Adult Services.

13.       MICHIGAN (Livingston County), Livingston Daily, June 3, 2012
Candidate: Dad’s funds not in doubt
http://www.livingstondaily.com/article/20120603/NEWS01/206030308/Candidate-Dad-s-funds-not-doubt?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CFrontpage
A "discrepancy" of more than $58,000 in financial statements for the father of a candidate running for Livingston County sheriff has led to a court-ordered audit. The candidate, who serves as his father’s conservator, claims that the accountant must have made a mistake.

14.       NORTH CAROLINA (Hillsborough), WRAL, June 4, 2012
Nurse pleads guilty in patient’s death at Chapel Hill home
http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/11168909/
A nurse at a Chapel Hill nursing home pleaded guilty in the overdose death of a patient two years ago. Prosecutors say she gave morphine to at least ine patients in the Alzheimer’s unit at Britthaven of Chapel Hill, telling them it was “liquid vitamins.”

15.       NORTH DAKOTA (Bismarck), Prairie Business, June 1, 2012
FINANCE: F.E.A.T. focuses on preventing elder abuse
http://www.prairiebizmag.com/event/article/id/12705/
The North Dakota Bankers Association listened to the concerns of its member banks and partnered with Guardian Protective Services to develop a free training program to give bank employees the necessary tools to recognize elder fraud and exploitation. The program is called Financial Exploitation Awareness Training.

16.       TEXAS (Houston), Better Business Bureau, June 1, 2012
Texas Elder Financial Exploitation Summit
http://houston.bbb.org/texas-elder-financial-exploitation-summit/
The Better Business Bureau Education Foundation and the Houston Financial Abuse Specialists team will host the first Texas summit to address the growing crisis of elder financial exploitation and investment fraud.

17.       TEXAS (Huntsville), UPI.com, June 4, 2012
Elderly at higher risk of property crimes
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2012/06/04/Elderly-at-higher-risk-of-property-crimes/UPI-87861338846582/
Although the elderly are a minority of crime victims, but they are at higher risk for property crimes, self-neglect and abuse, U.S. researchers said.

18.       TEXAS (San Antonio), My San Antonio, June 2, 2012
Neighbors frustrated by efforts to assist woman living in squalor
http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local_news/article/Neighbors-frustrated-by-efforts-to-assist-woman-3603810.php
Neighbors of a woman who lived in decrepit conditions for years express their frustration at not being able to get help for her sooner.

19.       INTERNATIONAL (Couva, Trinidad), Trinidad Guardian, June 4, 2012
Minister calls for end to abuse of elders
http://www.guardian.co.tt/news/2012-06-04/minister-calls-end-abuse-elders
Couva South MP Rudranath Indarsingh has called for an end to elder abuse in Trinidad & Tobago. He was at the time delivering the feature address  during an Indian Arrival Day dinner at the Esperanza Shiv Mandir in central Trinidad.

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

 ·        Protection Trust/Investor Protection Institute is conducting a survey on elder investment fraud/financial exploitation in preparation for the 2012 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on June 15^th.  Click on the link to take the brief 11-question survey:   http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KWQP5RH

·    National Survey on Abuse of People with Disabilities:  Add your knowledge and expertise regarding abuse and individuals with any type of disability across the  lifespan.  Take the survey then forward it widely, to help in the dissemination effort. Click here to take the survey.

·    The Rosalynn Carter Institute on Caregiving presents a free webinar on elder abuse, featuring presenter Mary Twomey, co-director of the National Center on Elder Abuse at UC Irvine on June 5, 2012 at 1:00pm Eastern Time, 10:00am Pacific Time. Register here: https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/s/showReg?udc=4bpkhd6p5ac0

·       “New Federal Efforts to Combat Elder Financial Exploitation”  is a webinar presented by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. It will take place on June 6, 2012 at 11:00am PT. Registration is limited, so please register early by emailing your request to academylms@projects.sdsu.edu.

·         Tools of the Trade – Building Financial Exploitation Cases, in Orlando, Florida, June 6-8, 2012. Presented by the Florida Attorney General’s Office and the Florida Bar Elder Law Section’s, Committee on Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation. More information at: http://www.fcpti.com/fcpti.nsf/forms/994CFB73522535CA852579CD0072AAA1

●    2012 Florida Conference on Aging (August 20-22, 2012).  Presented by The Florida Council on Aging  (FCOA) and the Florida Association of Aging Services Providers (FASP), in partnership with the Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA). The theme this year will be Aging: New Game – New Rules http://www.fcoa.org/FCOA%20Sponsor%20Brochure%202012%20FINAL.pdf

·         The Consumer Voice recently announced a brand new "Advocacy in Action" day of training, sharing and advocating, September 10, 2012 in Washington, DC and they will host our day of training in conjunction with the National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities (NASUAD) National Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Conference starting September 11th.

●    The 19th Annual New York State Adult Abuse Training Institute will be held October 2-4, 2012, Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, Albany , New York . This year’s theme is Broken Trust: How to Recognize and Respond to Financial Exploitation. Oct 2 : Financial Exploitation Summit. More information: http://www.compassionandsupport.org/pdfs/news/10212-AATIConf.pdf

●    2012 NAPSA Conference: Ending Adult Abuse: On the Horizon? (October 16-18).  This event in Phoenix, Arizona will be followed by the 3rd Annual Elder Financial Exploitation Summit on October 19, 2012. Email info@apsnetwork.org for more information.

·         Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving, 25th Annual National Summit, Enabling Caring Communities: Promoting Evidence-Based Programs Across the Lifespan, October 24-25, 2012, Georgia Southwestern State University, Americus, GA  For more information go to : http://www.rosalynncarter.org/

·         California District Attorneys Association 2012 National Elder Abuse Symposium (December 4-7, 2012) Guest speakers to include Paul Greenwood, San Diego County Deputy District Attorney, Bob Nichols, Retired Marin County Deputy District Attorney, and many more. More information coming soon

 National Center on Elder Abuse

Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse & Neglect

University of California, Irvine

Program in Geriatrics

101 The City Drive South

Orange, CA 92868

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NCEA Newsfeed – Friday, May 25, 2012 (only 21 days until World Elder Abuse Awareness Day)

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!

 Calendar of upcoming elder abuse and neglect events can be found at the bottom of the newsfeed entries.

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ELDER ABUSE NEWSFEED

1.            NATIONAL, KFYI, May 24, 2012
Millions of Cases of Elderly Financial Abuse Go Unreported Every Year
http://politics.kfyi.com/cc-common/mainheadlines3.html?feed=118695&article=10151744
One million cases of financial elder abuse are reported every year. Frank Keating of the American Bankers Association estimates it's more like 25 million.

2.            CALIFORNIA (Auburn), Auburn Journal, May 22, 2012
Colfax woman arrested on elder abuse charges
http://auburnjournal.com/detail/208830.html?content_source=&category_id=2&search_filter=&user_id=&event_mode=&event_ts_from=&event_ts_to=&list_type=&order_by=&order_sort=&content_class=1&sub_type=&town_id=
A Colfax woman turned herself into the Auburn Police Department Monday on charges of elder abuse. On April 17 a victim reported to the Auburn Police Department that she found at least 10 fraudulent accounts on her credit report. The victim said she did not know about the accounts previously and said she did not authorize anyone to open them.

3.            CALIFORNIA (Fresno), ABC Local, May 21, 2012
Porterville assisted living facility shut down amid investigation
http://abclocal.go.com/kfsn/story?section=news/local&id=8671084
A South Valley assisted living facility has been shut down after an investigation into financial elder abuse. Police say the owner stole $28 thousand dollars from one of her client's bank accounts and gambled a lot of the money away at a local casino.

4.            CALIFORNIA (Tulare County), Recorder Online, May 21, 2012
Woman accused of stealing $28,000 from elderly lady
http://www.recorderonline.com/news/woman-52819-accused-old.html
Police arrested a Porterville woman accused of taking approximately $28,000 from an 87-year-old woman who was in her care.

5.            COLORADO (Boulder), Daily Camera, May 21, 2012
Trial opens against Julianna Rigby, accused of trying to bilk elderly Boulder man
http://www.dailycamera.com/news/boulder/ci_20675866/trial-opens-against-julianna-rigby-accused-trying-bilk
Prosecutors said Rigby, 50, took advantage of retired University of Colorado professor Louis Hall in his last days, isolating him from his friends and family, while her attorney said Rigby was merely trying to help a friend battling his failing health. Rigby is facing attempted theft charges in Boulder District Court after police say she became Hall's caretaker but tried to get him to leave much of his estate to her. Hall died at the age of 93 in 2011.

6.            FLORIDA (Daytona Beach), The Daytona Beach News-Journal, May 24, 2012
Police look for ‘pros’ in $62k scam of Daytona Beach woman
http://www.news-journalonline.com/news/local/east-volusia/2012/05/24/police-look-for-pros-in-62k-scam-of-daytona-beach-woman.html
A pair of scammers talked an 87-year-old woman into giving them $62,000 before running off, and it's likely they've done it before, the police chief said.

7.            MARYLAND (Frederick), Frederick Newspost, May 24, 2012
Free workshops on elder domestic violence, abuse, neglect awareness
http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/art_life/display_features.htm?StoryID=136130
The Frederick County Sheriff's Office Victim Services Unit, in collaboration with the SALT Council of Frederick County, present a series of free community workshops to help prevent and identify victims of elder abuse, violence and neglect.

8.            MINNESOTA (Duluth), Northland News Center, May 24, 2012
Elder Abuse: Part 2
http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/local/Elder-Abuse-Part-2-153626465.html
Last July, retired Duluth police officer Timothy Campbell was sentenced to jail for stealing more than a hundred-thousand dollars from his own mother who had dementia. The crime led to a change in Minnesota law.

9.            MINNESOTA (Duluth), Northland News Center, May 23, 2012
Easy Targets: Elder Abuse
http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/local/Easy-Targets-Elder-Abuse-153075015.html
Every year between one and two million vulnerable adults are abused or neglected, and the experts say for every report of abuse, five reports are not made.

10.          MONTANA (Billings), Billings Gazette, May 24, 2012
Prevention is key to stopping elderly abuse
http://billingsgazette.com/news/local/conference-addresses-rise-in-elder-abuse/article_a6666006-b5fe-598f-bc27-42ba24208f8f.html
One in four elderly Montanans fall victim to scams. Prevention, not prosecution, is the only sure-fire way to cut down on this type of fraud, according to a Thursday conference on elder abuse at the Bighorn Resort in Billings.

11.          MONTANA (Billings), KTVQ.com, May 23, 2012
Billings to host 2^nd annual conference on elder abuse prevention
http://www.ktvq.com/news/billings-to-host-2nd-annual-conference-on-elder-abuse-prevention/
New statistics show that Montana will have the 4th oldest population in the country by 2025. The second annual conference, ‘How Elder Abuse Effects Us All', will be held in Billings on Thursday, May 24th from 8:00 a.m. until 4:15 p.m. at the Bighorn Resort in Billings.

12.          NEW YORK (Brooklyn), Huffington Post, May 21, 2012
Thomas Parkin Sentenced: New York Man Dressed As Dead Mom To Collect Social Security, Keep House
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/21/thomas-parkin-dressed-as-dead-mom-brownstone-new-york_n_1534619.html?1337644491&icid=maing-grid7%7Cmain5%7Cdl1%7Csec3_lnk2%26pLid%3D162868
A man who dressed up as his mother in a bizarre real estate fraud that involved doctoring her death certificate and cashing her Social Security checks for six years after she died was sentenced Monday to more than 13 years behind bars.

13.          NEW YORK (Brooklyn), Elder Law Answers, May 24, 2012
Man Who Dressed as His Elderly Mother to Regain Her Home Gets 13 Years
http://www.elderlawanswers.com/resources/article.asp?id=9894&Section=4&state=
A 51-year-old Brooklyn, New York, man has been sentenced to at least 13 2/3 years in prison for impersonating his deceased mother and collecting her Social Security payments in an attempt to win back the home she had given him.

14.          NEW YORK (New York City), Main Street, May 23, 2012
Protect Your Elderly Relative From Credit Card Fraud
http://www.mainstreet.com/node/26681
The author gives several helpful tips on preventing elder financial abuse, in honor of Older Americans Month in May.

15.          OREGON (Douglas County), Register Guard, May 24, 2012
Caretaker fraud case deepens
http://www.registerguard.com/web/newslocalnews/28120936-41/cody-arnold-charged-care-state.html.csp
A federal judge on Wednesday denied pretrial release to a Cottage Grove woman charged with stealing more than $200,000 in retirement benefits intended for a man she allegedly secretly buried after he died in her care in the mid-1990s. The suspect has been linked to at least three suspicious deaths beyond that of John Arnold, whose checks she allegedly cashed for at least 16 years.

16.          OREGON (Portland), NECN.com, May 24, 2012
Cottage Grove caretaker held in benefits theft
http://www.necn.com/05/24/12/Cottage-Grove-caretaker-held-in-benefits/landing_nation.html?&apID=349b3b8073c6476bbab0a2a531a8dc7a
Neighbors observed a former caregiver physically abusing and publicly berating the elderly and disable patients at her foster home.

17.          PENNSYLVANIA (Harrisburg), The Mercury, May 22, 2012
Four charged with fraud scheme that targeted seniors
http://www.pottsmerc.com/article/20120522/NEWS01/120529774/four-charged-with-fraud-scheme-that-targeted-seniors
Four defendants are accused of conspiring to operate a financial fraud scheme specifically aimed at elderly victims who were deceived into spending thousands of dollars for “home care” or “home security” services that would supposedly assist seniors with their future care.

18.          PENNSYLVANIA (Harrisburg), Gant Daily, May 23, 2012
Four Face Charges in ‘Operation False Comfort’
http://gantdaily.com/2012/05/23/four-face-charges-in-operation-false-comfort/
Agents from the Attorney General’s Insurance Fraud Section and Elder Abuse Unit have filed criminal charges against four Philadelphia area men accused of operating an elaborate financial fraud scheme targeting hundreds of senior citizens across Pennsylvania.

19.          PENNSYLVANIA (Philadelphia), Philly Burbs, May 23, 2012
More than 200 seniors defrauded in home-care scam
http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/crime/ag-more-than-seniors-defrauded-in-home-care-scam/article_64e9eec1-be7d-5b22-93cf-3582b499f54f.html
An Upper Southampton man is among four suspects arrested Monday on charges of bilking more than a combined $700,000 from 200-plus seniors in a multi-pronged fraud scam involving home care, home security services and long-term care insurance.

20.          VERMONT (Burlington), NECN.com, May 24, 2012
Police officer to investigate Vt. elder abuse
http://www.necn.com/05/24/12/Police-officer-to-investigate-Vt-elder-a/landing_politics.html?&apID=30170acd1e99447bbc256052af8cac1d
Vermont's Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living has hired the deputy police chief in Burlington to help with a backlog of abuse cases. Walter Decker will join an adult protective services unit. It was sued by advocacy groups last fall alleging the state was months behind in investigating hundreds of claims alleging physical abuse and financial exploitation of the elderly and disabled.

21.          VERMONT (Burlington), Burlington Free Press, May 24, 2012
Burlington deputy police chief takes state job
http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/article/20120524/NEWS02/120523045/Burlington-deputy-police-chief-takes-state-job-?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE%7Cs
The state Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living, under fire to reduce a backlog of elder and disabled person abuse cases, has hired the deputy chief of the Burlington Police Department to be one of its adult protective services investigators.

22.          INTERNATIONAL (Dublin, Ireland), Irish Times, May 23, 2012
Reported abuse of elderly rose 9% last year, HSE figures show
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2012/0523/1224316552656.html
The Health Service Executive’s elder-abuse services said the number of referrals of elder abuse it received rose by 9 per cent compared with 2010, when 2,111 referrals were made.

23.          INTERNATIONAL (Dublin, Ireland), Irish Examiner, May 22, 2012
Mental bullying ‘accounts for one in three cases of elder abuse’
http://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/mental-bullying-accounts-for-one-in-three-cases-of-elder-abuse-552493.html
Psychological bullying accounted for more than a third of all cases of reported elder abuse last year. A quarter of older people fell victim to financial abuse in 2011, with a fifth suffering neglect and 12% being physically attacked.

24.          INTERNATIONAL (London, United Kingdom), Homecare.co.uk, May 22, 2012
Network to protect vulnerable adults reaches 200 members in four weeks
http://www.homecare.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1557065/network-to-protect-vulnerable-adults-reaches-200-members-in-four-weeks
A leading charity that campaigns against the abuse of vulnerable adults has revealed that 200 practitioners have joined a new support network that was only established only four weeks ago.

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

·           National Survey on Abuse of People with Disabilities:  Add your knowledge and expertise regarding abuse and individuals with any type of disability across the lifespan.  Take

the survey then forward it widely, to help in the dissemination effort. Click here to take the survey.  

·         9^th Annual National Summit will be held on May 24, 2012 presented by Elder Financial Protection Network in San Francisco at the Holiday Inn Golden Gateway. http://www.bewiseonline.org/call-to-action-2012/

·         Providing Trauma-Informed Care to Sexual Violence Survivors in Later Life. A free webinar  on May 29, 2012 presented by the Lifespan project of the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. Presenters will be Holly Ramsey-Klawsnik, PhD, Nancy Newton, MFA, and Karla Vierthaler, MPA. RSVP to kdaugherty@nsvrc.org

·         Virginia Coalition for the Prevention of Elder Abuse 18th Annual Conference, May 30 - June 1, 2012, Virginia Beach Resort & Conference Center, Virginia Beach, VA. Online Registration at www.VCPEA.org

·       “New Federal Efforts to Combat Elder Financial Abuse”  is a webinar presented by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. It will take place on June 6, 2012 at 11:00am PT. Registration is limited, so please register early by emailing your request to academylms@projects.sdsu.edu.

·         Tools of the Trade – Building Financial Exploitation Cases, in Orlando, Florida, June 6-8, 2012. Presented by the Florida Attorney General’s Office and the Florida Bar Elder Law Section’s, Committee on Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation. More information at: http://www.fcpti.com/fcpti.nsf/forms/994CFB73522535CA852579CD0072AAA1

●    2012 Florida Conference on Aging (August 20-22, 2012).  Presented by The Florida Council on Aging  (FCOA) and the Florida Association of Aging Services Providers (FASP), in partnership with the Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA). The theme this year will be Aging: New Game – New Rules http://www.fcoa.org/FCOA%20Sponsor%20Brochure%202012%20FINAL.pdf

·         The Consumer Voice recently announced a brand new "Advocacy in Action" day of training, sharing and advocating, September 10, 2012 in Washington, DC and they will host our day of training in conjunction with the National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities (NASUAD) National Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Conference starting September 11th.

●    The 19th Annual New York State Adult Abuse Training Institute will be held October 2-4, 2012, Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, Albany , New York . This year’s theme is Broken Trust: How to Recognize and Respond to Financial Exploitation. Oct 2 : Financial Exploitation Summit. More information: http://www.compassionandsupport.org/pdfs/news/10212-AATIConf.pdf

●    2012 NAPSA Conference: Ending Adult Abuse: On the Horizon? (October 16-18).  This event in Phoenix, Arizona will be followed by the 3rd Annual Elder Financial Exploitation Summit on October 19, 2012. Email info@apsnetwork.org for more information.

·         Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving, 25th Annual National Summit, Enabling Caring Communities: Promoting Evidence-Based Programs Across the Lifespan, October 24-25, 2012, Georgia Southwestern State University, Americus, GA  For more information go to : http://www.rosalynncarter.org/

·         California District Attorneys Association 2012 National Elder Abuse Symposium (December 4-7, 2012) Guest speakers to include Paul Greenwood, San Diego County Deputy District Attorney, Bob Nichols, Retired Marin County Deputy District Attorney, and many more. More information coming soon

 National Center on Elder Abuse

Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse & Neglect

University of California, Irvine

Program in Geriatrics

101 The City Drive South

Orange, CA 92868

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NCEA Newsfeed – Thursday, May 21, 2012 (only 24 days until World Elder Abuse Awareness Day)

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!

 Calendar of upcoming elder abuse and neglect events can be found at the bottom of the newsfeed entries.

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ELDER ABUSE NEWSFEED

1.            ARKANSAS (Pope County), Today’s THV, May 18, 2012
Caretaker Shannon Ortega facing elderly abuse charges
http://www.todaysthv.com/news/article/211431/2/Caretaker-faces-elderly-abuse-charges
A Russellville woman is facing abuse charges of exploitation and neglect of a 74-year-old man. The woman is accused of stealing over $200,000 and providing inadequate care for the elderly man.

2.            ARKANSAS (Russellville), Arkansas Matters, May 18, 2012
Russellville Woman Accused of Exploiting and Neglecting Elderly Man
http://arkansasmatters.com/fulltext?nxd_id=542482
A 44-year-old former caregiver is accused of spending more than $200,000 of 74-year-old Robert Deason, the man she was supposed to care for.

3.            CALIFORNIA (Bakersfield), Turn to 23, May 17, 2012
Elder Abuse Awareness Conference
http://www.turnto23.com/news/31080045/detail.html
The 15th annual Elder Abuse Conference was held at Hodel’s in Bakersfield and hundreds of people attended the event to raise awareness and help stop elder abuse.

4.            CALIFORNIA (Fresno), KSEE 24, May 17, 2012
Crooks Steal Widower’s Wedding Ring in Latest Fresno Elder Abuse Scam
http://www.ksee24.com/news/local/Elder-Abuse---AAS-151974205.html
Living alone made a Fresno man the target of two crooks, a man and a woman, who took advantage of him last week. The suspects persuaded the man to welcome them into their house and offered to do some contract work. While the man was distracted, the couple was able to steal the man’s wedding ring, wrist watch, and wallet.

5.            CALIFORNIA (Porterville), KMPH, May 21, 2012
Financial Elder Abuse: Porterville Caregiver Accused
http://www.kmph.com/story/18576255/financial-elder-abuse-porterville-caregiver-accused
A Porterville woman who worked at an elderly care home has been arrested on suspicion of financial elder abuse. The suspect confessed to stealing more than $28,000 from an 87-year-old woman.

6.            CALIFORNIA (Sacramento), Sacramento Business Journal, May 18, 2012
Elder Abuse attorneys sue state over fraud victims
http://www.bizjournals.com/sacramento/news/2012/05/18/elder-abuse-lawyers-sue-calif-fraud-vict.html
Fed up with delays and only partial compensation to 500 seniors who paid former Roseville attorney James Walker for services they never got, elder abuse attorneys have filed a lawsuit against the California Secretary of State for failure to pay restitution from a little-known state fund established to compensate victims of corporate fraud.

7.            CALIFORNIA (San Diego), Coronado Patch, May 21, 2012
Sheriff Warns of Scams Targeting the Elderly
http://coronado.patch.com/articles/sheriff-warns-of-scams-targeting-the-elderly
Investigators who look into reports of elder abuse have learned of at least two recent scams, according to a San Diego County Sheriffs Department news release. Authorities are trying to warn the community in hopes of preventing future losses.

8.            CALIFORNIA (San Francisco), San Francisco Examiner, May 17, 2012
S.F. scam suspects tied to nationwide ring
http://www.sfexaminer.com/blogs/law-and-disorder/2012/05/sf-scam-suspects-tied-nationwide-ring
Authorities are casting a wide net in their hunt for “shameless” foreign con artists who have been targeting older Chinese women in multiple U.S. cities, including San Francisco.

9.            CALIFORNIA (San Francisco), San Jose Mercury News, May 17, 2012
Three arrested in connection with scam targeting older Asian women
http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_20650745/san-francisco-three-arrested-connection-scam-targeting-older
Three women have been arrested and charged in connection with a scam targeting older Chinese women in San Francisco and other major cities around the U.S. in the past few months. At least 25 victims fell for the scam around the city, losing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of cash and jewelry.

10.          CALIFORNIA (San Francisco), New America Media, May 18, 2012
‘Silent Crime’ – Defrauding Elders Grows in Ethnic Communities
http://newamericamedia.org/2012/05/silent-crime----defrauding-elders-grows-in-ethnic-communities.php
Nationally, fraud against seniors is on the rise, according to the 2011 “MetLife Study of Financial Elder Abuse." In only three years such crimes grew by 12 percent, becoming a $2.9 billion problem.

11.          CALIFORNIA (Santa Cruz), San Jose Mercury News, May 17, 2012
Jury: Santa Cruz gardener took advantage of woman and her son, awards $700k
http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_20645214/jury-santa-cruz-gardener-took-advantage-woman-and
A jury has determined a Santa Cruz man who received thousands of dollars from a woman who hired him as a caretaker took unfair financial advantage of her and her blind son.

12.          COLORADO (Rocky Ford), Denver Post, May 18, 2012
Jury says man died due to Rocky Ford nursing home’s negligence; state differs
http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_20650685/jury-says-man-died-due-rocky-ford-nursing
A jury awarded the family of a deceased former nursing home resident $3.2 million for negligence by Pioneer Healthcare. The man was found with 16 facility-acquired infections and 34 injuries, including bedsores.

13.          MASSACHUSETTS (Brockton), Boston City Biz List, May 19, 2012
Old Colony Elder Services to Set Up Information Booths
http://boston.citybizlist.com/7/2012/5/19/Old-Colony-Elder-Services-to-Set-Up-Information-Booths.aspx
For World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, Old Colony Elder Services will have information booths set up at local pharmacies and supermarkets on preventing and detecting elder abuse.

14.          NEW JERSEY (Trenton), NJ Spotlight, May 21, 2012
New Jersey Considers Law to Prevent ‘Granny Snatching’
http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/12/0520/2037/
The New Jersey Legislature is considering a new law to prevent an elder abuse known as “granny snatching” by joining a multi-state network that protects adults who need the assistance of a guardian when families feud.

15.          NORTH CAROLINA (New Hanover County), May 19, 2012
Elder abuse, neglect increases in county
http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20120519/ARTICLES/120519628/1177?Title=Elder-abuse-neglect-increases-in-county
Reports of abuse or neglect of elderly and disabled people in New Hanover County increased nearly 14 percent in less than a year, according to Department of Social Services statistics for the current and previous fiscal years.

16.          TENNESSEE (Davidson County), WBIR, May 18, 2012
Sealing of conservator cases raises concerns
http://www.wbir.com/news/article/220216/2/Sealing-of-conservator-cases-raises-concerns?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Cbc%7Clarge
Conservatorship reform advocates claim that by sealing the courtroom at Reese Witherspoon’s father’s conservatorship case, the presiding judge may hinder efforts to curb guardianship abuse and prevents the public from performing its watchdog role over the court system.

17.          TEXAS (Corpus Christi), KIII News, May 17, 2012
Preventing abuse of the elderly
http://www.kiiitv.com/story/18510943/preventing-abuse-of-the-elderly
Local professionals came together for the 6^th Annual Senior Professional Symposium to teach seniors how to detect and prevent elder abuse.

18.          VIRGINIA (Chesterfield), Midlothian Exchange, May 17, 2012
Elder abuse topic of event
http://www2.midlothianexchange.com/news/2012/may/17/elder-abuse-topic-event-ar-1922929/
The Chesterfield Council on Aging will present “Dynamics of Elder Abuse” from 9 to 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 24, at Lucy Corr Village, 700 Lucy Corr Blvd., Chesterfield.

19.          VIRGINIA (Floyd County), SWVA Today, May 18, 2012
Financial abuse of the elderly
http://www2.swvatoday.com/news/2012/may/18/financial-abuse-elderly-ar-1924500/
A Community Dialogue on financial abuse among older adults was convened at The Jacksonville Center for the Arts Thursday, with a panel of professionals outlining the scope of the problem and some ways to deal with it.

20.          INTERNATIONAL (Windsor, Canada), Windsor Star, May 19, 2012
Senior’s rare coin collection swiped
http://www.windsorstar.com/life/Senior+rare+coin+collection+swiped/6647991/story.html
An 87-year-old woman invited a man into her house to discuss the value of her coin collection. When she went to the kitchen she heard the man leave with her entire collection. The 68-year-old suspect is beign charged with theft under $5,000. The maximum jail sentence is two years.

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1.            CALIFORNIA (Monterey County), San Francisco Chronicle, May 17, 2012
Monterey County care home sued over fatal fire
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/05/16/MNOJ1OJ67N.DTL
The families of three developmentally disabled adults killed in a fire at a Monterey County residential care center have sued the owners and operators of the business, claiming negligence and inadequate staffing.

2.            NEW YORK (Buffalo), WGRZ, May 21, 2012
Judge Dismisses Cummings’ Suit Against Erie County and Sheriff
http://www.wgrz.com/news/article/168964/37/Judge-Dismisses-Cummings-Suit-Against-Erie-County-and-Sheriff
A Supreme Court Judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the estate of Laura Cummings against Erie County and Erie County Sheriff Tim Howard. Laura Cummings was a 23-year-old mentally challenged woman from North Collins who was tortured, raped and killed by her mother and brother.

3.            VERMONT (Dorset), Manchester Journal, May 20, 2012
Bennington man charged with prescription drug theft
http://www.manchesterjournal.com/local/ci_20665791/bennington-man-charged-prescription-drug-theft
A 19 year-old Bennington man has been charged with Burglary, Financial Exploitation of a Vulnerable adult, Possession of a Controlled/Regulated drug and as a Habitual Offender in connection with an alleged theft of prescription drugs from a 53 year-old Dorset resident.

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

      ·    National Survey on Abuse of People with Disabilities:  Add your knowledge and expertise regarding abuse and individuals with any type of disability across the lifespan.  Take the survey then forward it widely, to help in the dissemination effort. Click here to take the survey.  

·         Legal Assistance for Seniors presents their 7^th Annual Conference on Elder Abuse will take place on May 21, 2012 at UC Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco. Register at http://elderabuseconference.eventbrite.com

·         9^th Annual National Summit will be held on May 24, 2012 presented by Elder Financial Protection Network in San Francisco at the Holiday Inn Golden Gateway. http://www.bewiseonline.org/call-to-action-2012/

·         Providing Trauma-Informed Care to Sexual Violence Survivors in Later Life. A free webinar  on May 29, 2012 presented by the Lifespan project of the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. Presenters will be Holly Ramsey-Klawsnik, PhD, Nancy Newton, MFA, and Karla Vierthaler, MPA. RSVP to kdaugherty@nsvrc.org

·         Virginia Coalition for the Prevention of Elder Abuse 18th Annual Conference, May 30 - June 1, 2012, Virginia Beach Resort & Conference Center, Virginia Beach, VA. Online Registration at www.VCPEA.org

·       “New Federal Efforts to Combat Elder Financial Abuse”  is a webinar presented by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. It will take place on June 6, 2012 at 11:00am PT. Registration is limited, so please register early by emailing your request to academylms@projects.sdsu.edu.

·         Tools of the Trade – Building Financial Exploitation Cases, in Orlando, Florida, June 6-8, 2012. Presented by the Florida Attorney General’s Office and the Florida Bar Elder Law Section’s, Committee on Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation. More information at: http://www.fcpti.com/fcpti.nsf/forms/994CFB73522535CA852579CD0072AAA1

●    2012 Florida Conference on Aging (August 20-22, 2012).  Presented by The Florida Council on Aging  (FCOA) and the Florida Association of Aging Services Providers (FASP), in partnership with the Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA). The theme this year will be Aging: New Game – New Rules http://www.fcoa.org/FCOA%20Sponsor%20Brochure%202012%20FINAL.pdf

·         The Consumer Voice recently announced a brand new "Advocacy in Action" day of training, sharing and advocating, September 10, 2012 in Washington, DC and they will host our day of training in conjunction with the National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities (NASUAD) National Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Conference starting September 11th.

●    The 19th Annual New York State Adult Abuse Training Institute will be held October 2-4, 2012, Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, Albany , New York . This year’s theme is Broken Trust: How to Recognize and Respond to Financial Exploitation. Oct 2 : Financial Exploitation Summit. More information: http://www.compassionandsupport.org/pdfs/news/10212-AATIConf.pdf

●    2012 NAPSA Conference: Ending Adult Abuse: On the Horizon? (October 16-18).  This event in Phoenix, Arizona will be followed by the 3rd Annual Elder Financial Exploitation Summit on October 19, 2012. Email info@apsnetwork.org for more information.

·         Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving, 25th Annual National Summit, Enabling Caring Communities: Promoting Evidence-Based Programs Across the Lifespan, October 24-25, 2012, Georgia Southwestern State University, Americus, GA  For more information go to : http://www.rosalynncarter.org/

·         California District Attorneys Association 2012 National Elder Abuse Symposium (December 4-7, 2012) Guest speakers to include Paul Greenwood, San Diego County Deputy District Attorney, Bob Nichols, Retired Marin County Deputy District Attorney, and many more. More information coming soon

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University of California, Irvine

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Orange, CA 92868

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NCEA Newsfeed – Monday, May 14, 2012 (only 31 days until World Elder Abuse Awareness Day)

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ELDER ABUSE NEWSFEED

1.         ALABAMA (Montgomery), WSFA, May 14, 2012
Elderly Abuse in Alabama
http://www.wsfa.com/story/18368782/elderly-abuse-in-alabama
The Alabama Department of Senior Services Commissioner says Senior Services, DHR and the Attorney General's office created the Elder Justice Alliance Task Force as an avenue for seniors in response to the overwhelming problem of elder abuse in Alabama.

2.         CALIFORNIA (Hayward), The Sacramento Bee, May 11, 2012
Ending Elder Abuse Is Topic of Seminar Hosted by Congress of California Seniors
http://www.sacbee.com/2012/05/11/4483190/ending-elder-abuse-is-topic-of.html
“Finding ways to end elder abuse” is the theme of a free seminar sponsored by the Congress of California Seniors Region 3, scheduled for Thursday, May 17.

3.         CALIFORNIA (Imperial County), KXO Radio, May 10, 2012
Imperial County joins special month
http://kxoradio.com/news/local/3377-imperial-county-joins-special-month.html
This week the Board of Supervisors adopted an Imperial County Proclamation, recognizing May as Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Awareness month. The awareness effort is being backed locally by the Adult Protective Services Department, in collaboration with community partners.

4.         CALIFORNIA (Los Angeles), The Examiner, May 11, 2012
Elder Abuse at UCLA: Patient covered with sores and stool
http://www.examiner.com/article/elder-abuse-at-ucla-patient-covered-with-sores-and-stool
A patient at UCLA was shown to have received subpar medical attention when a visitor found her covered in bed sores and stool. The patient is a conservatee in Los Angeles County.

5.         CALIFORNIA (San Francisco), San Francisco Chronicle, May 11, 2012
S.F. police: Man killed by cops fatally beat mom
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/05/09/BAKJ1OG443.DTL
The 41-year-old man killed by San Francisco police after he fired numerous shots at officers from his girlfriend's apartment had beaten his mother to death for trying to evict him from her home, authorities said Thursday.

6.         CALIFORNIA (San Francisco), Mercury News, May 10, 2012
Man shot by SF police suspect in mom’s slaying
http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_20591131/san-francisco-police-shoot-man-after-standoff
Authorities say the man shot and killed by San Francisco police during a standoff at an apartment was a suspect in his mother's slaying.

7.         CALIFORNIA (Santa Cruz), Mercury News, May 11, 2012
Man accused of financial elder abuse says Santa Cruz woman paid him richly by her choice
http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_20604250/man-accused-financial-elder-abuse-says-santa-cruz
A man accused of financially exploiting an older Santa Cruz woman and her blind adult son said he told her numerous times that she was paying him too much. Both alleged victims are deceased.

8.         CALIFORNIA (Yuba City), Appeal Democrat, May 11, 2012
No charges will be filed in Yuba City elder abuse case
http://www.appeal-democrat.com/news/matson-116106-didn-evidence.html
No criminal charges will be filed against a Yuba City man arrested earlier this week on suspicion of elder abuse. He had been accused of repeatedly punching his partially-paralyzed 78-year-old landlord in the head during an argument over rent money and air conditioning.

9.         ILLINOIS (Chicago), Investment News, May 13, 2012
Financial elder-abuse rampant
http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20120513/REG/305139986
In 78% of elder-abuse cases, the abuser is a spouse, a child or other relative of the individual, according to 2010 statistics from the Illinois Department on Aging.

10.       MISSISSIPPI (Columbus), The Columbus Packet, May 11, 2012
Culpepper Sentenced for Felony Elder Abuse
http://packet-media.com/2012/05/11/culpepper-sentenced-for-felony-elder-abuse/
A Columbus Police Officer’s wife has been sentenced to ten years in prison. The woman admitted to an incident in 2010 when she heated a flat iron and put it to a person’s skin. She was sentenced to ten years with the Mississippi Department of Corrections and up to five years post-release supervision.

11.       NORTH CAROLINA (Raleigh), NBC, May 12, 2012
Nearly 20,000 Reports of Abuse, Neglect of Elderly and Disabled in 2011
http://www2.nbc17.com/news/2012/may/12/nearly-20000-reports-abuse-neglect-elderly-and-dis-ar-2273083/
There were nearly 20,000 reports of abuse, neglect or exploitation of elderly citizens and younger adults with disabilities made to North Carolina's county departments of social services in 2011, according to data released by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

12.       NORTH CAROLINA (Raleigh), WECT, May 12, 2012
Hundreds of elder abuse cases reported in southeastern NC
http://www.wect.com/story/18318824/new-hanover
According to information from NC DHHS, there is no current law to allow for proactive, preventative measures when it comes to responding to allegations of abuse, neglect or exploitation.

13.       NORTH CAROLINA (Raleigh), Winston-Salem Journal, May 11, 2012
State receives nearly 20,000 reports of abuse to elderly and disabled
http://www2.journalnow.com/news/2012/may/11/state-receives-nearly-20000-reports-of-abuse-to-el-ar-2270900/
A $2.3 million pilot program in Gov. Bev Perdue's proposed budget would support adult protective services in an effort to prevent abuse, neglect and exploitation of elderly and disabled people.

14.       PENNSYLVANIA (Kensington), Philly.com, May 14, 2012
Police investigate whether City Hall staffer stole from elderly woman
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/pennsylvania/20120514_Police_investigate_whether_City_Hall_staffer_stole_from_elderly_woman.html
A secretary for the president of City Council in Kensington is accused of stealing a woman’s social security checks.

15.       SOUTH CAROLINA (Columbia), Times and Democrat, May 12, 2012
S.C. must answer call for seniors
http://thetandd.com/news/opinion/s-c-must-answer-call-for-seniors/article_6d88299c-9bf2-11e1-9bf5-001a4bcf887a.html
Major changes must be made in South Carolina’s resource system in preparation for the retiring baby boomers’ needs.

16.       TENNESSEE (Elizabethton), WCYB, May 12, 2012
Residents In Elizabethton Get A Lesson On Senior Citizen Safety
http://www.wcyb.com/news/31056412/detail.html
Residents listened to speakers from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and adult protective services Saturday in Elizabethton. The speakers talked about safety, and how to protect against identity theft, Medicare fraud, and signs of elder abuse.

17.       VIRGINIA (Richmond), Daily Progress, May 13, 2012
Cuts not way to celebrate older Virginians
http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2012/may/13/cuts-not-way-celebrate-older-virginians-ar-1911878/
Governor Bob McDonnell is proposing to cut funding for services for seniors throughout Virginia.

18.       WASHINGTON (King County), Bellevue Reporter, May 10, 2012
Help available to combat elder abuse
http://www.bellevuereporter.com/opinion/151037165.html
In June the Bellevue City Council will join groups around the world in recognizing June 15 as the seventh annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

19.       INTERNATIONAL (Bangalore, India), DNA India, May 11, 2012
Pensioners’ paradise Bangalore turns a hell hole
http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_pensioners-paradise-bangalore-turns-a-hell-hole_1687377
A recent study on the state of the elderly in nine cities conducted by HelpAge India found that abuses are reported the highest in Bangalore (44%), compared to the national average of 22%.

20.       INTERNATIONAL (Belfast, Ireland), UTV, May 11, 2012
Care home death family ‘need answers’
http://www.u.tv/News/Nursing-home-death-family-need-answers/50325abb-44ac-4542-9e43-176b1d93f027
The family of a woman who perished in a nursing home fire wants the care home shut down.

21.       INTERNATIONAL (Dublin, Ireland), Irish Central, May 13, 2012
Fiery Maureen O’Hara rejects all claims that she is the victim of elder abuse
http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Fiery-Maureen-OHara-rejects-all-claims-that-she-is-the-victim-of-elder-abuse-151288915.html
Screen legend Maureen O’Hara has angrily rejected all claims that that she is a victim of "elder abuse" after her personal assistant was quizzed by social workers over her demanding schedule.

22.       INTERNATIONAL (Wroughton, United Kingdom), Swindon Advertiser, May 11, 2012
No sign of abuse in our care home
http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/9702458.No_sign_of_abuse_in_our_care_home/
Relatives of people living in a care home in Wroughton have spoken out after a retired care home worker warned people to look out for abuse.

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

·         The 15^th Annual Kern County Elder Abuse Prevention Conference will be held on May 17, 2012 in Bakersfield, CA. For more information, please visit http://www.co.kern.ca.us/aas/pdf/elder-abuse-conf-2012.pdf

·         Legal Assistance for Seniors presents their 7^th Annual Conference on Elder Abuse will take place on May 21, 2012 at UC Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco. Register at http://elderabuseconference.eventbrite.com

·         Providing Trauma-Informed Care to Sexual Violence Survivors in Later Life. A free webinar presented by the Lifespan project of the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. Presenters will be Holly Ramsey-Klawsnik, PhD, Nancy Newton, MFA, and Karla Vierthaler, MPA. RSVP to kdaugherty@nsvrc.org

·         Virginia Coalition for the Prevention of Elder Abuse 18th Annual Conference, May 30 - June 1, 2012, Virginia Beach Resort & Conference Center, Virginia Beach, VA. Online Registration at www.VCPEA.org

·         Tools of the Trade – Building Financial Exploitation Cases, in Orlando, Florida, June 6-8, 2012. Presented by the Florida Attorney General’s Office and the Florida Bar Elder Law Section’s, Committee on Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation. More information at: http://www.fcpti.com/fcpti.nsf/forms/994CFB73522535CA852579CD0072AAA1

●    2012 Florida Conference on Aging (August 20-22, 2012).  Presented by The Florida Council on Aging  (FCOA) and the Florida Association of Aging Services Providers (FASP), in partnership with the Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA). The theme this year will be Aging: New Game – New Rules http://www.fcoa.org/FCOA%20Sponsor%20Brochure%202012%20FINAL.pdf

·         The Consumer Voice recently announced a brand new "Advocacy in Action" day of training, sharing and advocating, September 10, 2012 in Washington, DC and they will host our day of training in conjunction with the National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities (NASUAD) National Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Conference starting September 11th.

●    The 19th Annual New York State Adult Abuse Training Institute will be held October 2-4, 2012, Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, Albany , New York . This year’s theme is Broken Trust: How to Recognize and Respond to Financial Exploitation. Oct 2 : Financial Exploitation Summit. More information: http://www.compassionandsupport.org/pdfs/news/10212-AATIConf.pdf

●    2012 NAPSA Conference: Ending Adult Abuse: On the Horizon? (October 16-18).  This event in Phoenix, Arizona will be followed by the 3rd Annual Elder Financial Exploitation Summit on October 19, 2012. Email info@apsnetwork.org for more information.

·         Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving, 25th Annual National Summit, Enabling Caring Communities: Promoting Evidence-Based Programs Across the Lifespan, October 24-25, 2012, Georgia Southwestern State University, Americus, GA  For more information go to : http://www.rosalynncarter.org/

·         California District Attorneys Association 2012 National Elder Abuse Symposium (December 4-7, 2012) Guest speakers to include Paul Greenwood, San Diego County Deputy District Attorney, Bob Nichols, Retired Marin County Deputy District Attorney, and many more. More information coming soon

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University of California, Irvine

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Orange, CA 92868

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NCEA Newsfeed – Monday, May 10, 2012 (only 35 days until World Elder Abuse Awareness Day)

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!

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ELDER ABUSE NEWSFEED

1.         NATIONAL, Washington Post, May 7, 2012
Abbot Laboratories agrees to $1.6 billion settlement over marketing of Depakote
http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/abbott-laboratories-agrees-to-16-billion-settlement-over-marketing-of-depakote/2012/05/07/gIQAh5098T_story.html
Global pharmaceutical giant Abbott Laboratories has agreed to pay federal and state governments $1.6 billion in criminal and civil fines for illegally promoting unapproved uses of its drug Depakote, including to sedate elderly patients in nursing homes, officials announced Monday.

2.         NATIONAL, Investment News, May 10, 2012
Money changes everything: Financial elder abuse now epidemic
http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20120510/FREE/120519996
Every year, somewhere between 500,000 and 5 million elders are abused, neglected or exploited by others. The estimated range of such crimes is wide, experts say, because the abuse is hard to define and because in many cases, it goes unreported.

3.         CALIFORNIA (Imperial County), KXO Radio, May 10, 2012
Imperial County joins special month
http://kxoradio.com/news/local/3377-imperial-county-joins-special-month.html
This week the Board of Supervisors adopted an Imperial County Proclamation, recognizing May as Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Awareness Month. The awareness effort is being backed locally by the Adult Protective Services Department, in collaboration with community partners. They are educating the public on the need to stop those who would do harm to the most vulnerable seniors and dependent adults

4.         CALIFORNIA (Los Gatos), Mercury News, May 9, 2012
Game plan set in Los Gatos priest-beating trial
http://www.mercurynews.com/crime-courts/ci_20578514/game-plan-set-priest-beating-trial
A San Francisco man is accused of beating up an elderly Los Gatos priest he claims molested him as a child.

5.         CALIFORNIA (Monterey), Monterey County Weekly, May 10, 2012
The Senior Con: With age comes those who try to take financial advantage of it
http://www.montereycountyweekly.com/news/2012/may/10/sex-and-senior-set-4/
Financial elder abuse is an area of particular concern these days, given the prevalence of mortgage fraud. This article gives several tips to prevent elder financial abuse.

6.         CALIFORNIA (Running Springs), Mountain News, May 10, 2012
Man Pleads Guilty to Elder Abuse
http://www.mountain-news.com/news/crime_log/article_2fae0a64-9ab8-11e1-b599-001a4bcf887a.html
A 47-year-old Running Springs man has pleaded guilty to a felony charge of elder abuse in a case involving allegations that his drunken rage at his mother’s home caused her to suffer chest pains.

7.         CALIFORNIA (San Diego), San Diego Union-Tribune, May 8, 2012
Recognize signs of self-neglect and be prepared to take action
http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/may/08/recognize-signs-of-self-neglect-and-be-prepared/
Self-neglect occurs when adults can’t or don’t take care of themselves properly. Self-neglect puts an already vulnerable adult at risk of serious illness.

8.         CALIFORNIA (San Francisco), San Francisco Chronicle, May 8, 2012
Actor-turned-physical therapist solves problems
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/05/07/DD931OCF1J.DTL
A former actress found fulfillment when she became a physical therapist. She comments on reporting elder abuse to Adult Protective Services.

9.         CALIFORNIA (Santa Monica), Santa Monica Mirror, May 9, 2012
Caretaker Charged For Elder Abuse After Leaving Senior Unattended In Car For 20 Minutes
http://www.smmirror.com/articles/News/Caretaker-Charged-For-Elder-Abuse-After-Leaving-Senior-Unattended-In-Car-For-20-Minutes/34595
A caregiver for a female senior citizen has been arrested on charges of elder abuse for leaving the woman in the car unattended. The caregiver claims that she was only away for about 20 minutes.

10.       CALIFORNIA (Yuba City), Appeal-Democrat, May 9, 2012
Drunken fight in Yuba City leads to elder abuse charge
http://www.appeal-democrat.com/news/woman-116046-city-yuba.html
A Yuba City man faces a felony elder abuse charge after authorities said he repeatedly punched a partially-paralyzed 78-year-old woman in the head during an alcohol-fueled argument over rent money.

11.       CONNECTICUT (Salisbury), County Times, May 10, 2012
Elder Financial Fraud Seminar Scheduled
http://www.countytimes.com/articles/2012/05/10/life/doc4fac243421a1b382455655.txt
Members of The Connecticut Department of Banking will present an Elder Financial Fraud Seminar at Noble Horizons, a not-for-profit continuum of care retirement village in Salisbury.

12.       GEORGIA (Atlanta), Atlanta Journal-Constitution, May 9, 2012
Perils in personal care homes
http://www.ajc.com/news/perils-in-personal-care-1434087.html
Georgia Bureau of Investigation Director Vernon Keenan calls the maltreatment of at-risk adults an “epidemic.”

13.       HAWAII (HONOLULU), Courthouse News, May 9, 2012
Return the Retirees, Embattled Home Pleas
http://www.courthousenews.com/2012/05/09/46356.htm
Hawaii removed all of the residents from a family-run retirement home after unfounded allegations of sexual misconduct, the home's operators claim in circuit court. Trouble began in 2007, when one of the residents accused the owner of physical abuse. The accuser later claimed that she had been lying.

14.       ILLINOIS (Kane County), Trib Local, May 9, 2012
Former attorney pleads guilty to theft and financial exploitation charges
http://triblocal.com/elgin/2012/05/09/former-attorney-pleads-guilty-to-theft-and-financial-exploitation-charges/
A former attorney from Elgin entered guilty pleas to two counts of theft and one count of financial exploitation of an elderly person in a case in which authorities alleged he illegally diverted more than $200,000 for his personal use from several people.

15.       KENTUCKY (Barren River), Bowling Green Daily News
Restaurant Day aims to curb elder abuse
http://www.bgdailynews.com/news/local/restaurant-day-aims-to-curb-elder-abuse/article_fe64f47a-9ab9-11e1-aa5f-001a4bcf887a.html
In an effort to bring awareness to the problem of elder abuse, the Barren River Elder Abuse Prevention Coalition is hosting Silver Ribbon Restaurant Day on Saturday. Participating restaurants will provide customers with information to educate them about elder abuse and how to report it.

16.       MISSOURI (Boone County), Columbia Tribune, May 9, 2012
Suspect in paving-work scam turns himself in
http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/2012/may/09/suspect-in-paving-work-scam-turns-himself-in/
The first of two suspects turned himself in to the Boone County Jail on Saturday on five charges of financial exploitation of the elderly and three charges of unlawful merchandising practices.

17.       MONTANA (Great Falls), KFBB, May 8, 2012
Woman Charged with Elder Abuse
http://www.kfbb.com/news/local/Woman-Charged-with-Elder-Abuse-150691475.html
A woman has been charged with drug possession and elder abuse after allegedly stealing medication from the nursing home where she was employed. She could face up to 10 years in prison.

18.       TEXAS (Big Spring), News West 9, May 7, 2012
Big Spring Nursing Home Under Investigation By the State
http://www.newswest9.com/story/18168780/state-nursing-home-under-investigation
A nursing home in Big Spring comes under the state microscope. It all surrounds a complaint that landed the nursing home in non-compliant status. NewsWest 9 has learned that status was just lifted Monday afternoon. Once the investigation is complete, the full details will be released to the public.

19.       WASHINGTON (Bellevue), Bellevue Reporter, May 10, 2012
Help available to combat elder abuse
http://www.bellevuereporter.com/opinion/151037165.html
In June the Bellevue City Council will join groups around the world in recognizing June 15 as the seventh annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

20.       INTERNATIONAL (Kerala, India), The Hindu, May 9, 2012
The new ‘grey market’
http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/society/article3400738.ece
The author of this article speaks on the dark side of aging in India , claiming that elders are not valued as they should be and that nursing homes are not up to par.

21.       INTERNATIONAL (West Cork, Ireland), Irish Central, May 9, 2012
Actress Maureen O’Hara a victim of elder abuse, family claim
http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Actress-Maureen-OHara-a-victim-of-elder-abuse-family-claim-150741045.html
A social worker has visited Maureen O’Hara, the star of “The Quiet Man” after abuse allegations were made concerning her care. Among the allegations made were that O’Hara, who has been in poor health, was being forced to make too many public appearances for the foundation, which is seeking to set up a major film school in her name.

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1.         CALIFORNIA (Fullerton), National Public Radio, May 10, 2012
Cops to Stand Trial in Homeless Man’s Beating Death
http://www.npr.org/2012/05/10/152433263/cops-to-stand-trial-in-homeless-mans-beating-death
Two police officers in the Southern California town of Fullerton have been ordered to stand trial for the beating death of Kelly Thomas, a mentally ill homeless man.

2.         CALIFORNIA (Santa Ana), Boston Herald, May 10, 2012
Two police officers to stand trial in death of homeless man
http://www.bostonherald.com/news/national/west/view/20120510two_police_officers_to_stand_trial_in_death_of_california_homeless_man/srvc=home&position=recent
Following an emotionally charged hearing, an Orange County judge ruled that two Fullerton police officers will stand trial for the death of a mentally ill homeless man who was beaten in a violent confrontation last summer.

3.         CALIFORNIA (Santa Ana), Chicago Tribune, May 9, 2012
Two California policemen ordered to trial over videotaped beating death
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-rt-us-usa-beating-policebre8481i0-20120509,0,3170954.story
A judge ordered two California policemen on Tuesday to stand trial on homicide charges in the death of a schizophrenic homeless man who was beaten and repeatedly shocked with a stun gun by a group of officers last July.

4.         OHIO (Columbus), The Columbus Dispatch, May 10, 2012
Disabled man is faced with eviction
http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2012/05/08/disabled-man-is-facing-eviction.html
A disabled man must search for a new home  after the nursing home he was living in raised their rates.

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

·         The 15^th Annual Kern County Elder Abuse Prevention Conference will be held on May 17, 2012 in Bakersfield, CA. For more information, please visit http://www.co.kern.ca.us/aas/pdf/elder-abuse-conf-2012.pdf

·         Legal Assistance for Seniors presents their 7^th Annual Conference on Elder Abuse will take place on May 21, 2012 at UC Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco. Register at http://elderabuseconference.eventbrite.com

·         Providing Trauma-Informed Care to Sexual Violence Survivors in Later Life. A free webinar presented by the Lifespan project of the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. Presenters will be Holly Ramsey-Klawsnik, PhD, Nancy Newton, MFA, and Karla Vierthaler, MPA. RSVP to kdaugherty@nsvrc.org

·         Virginia Coalition for the Prevention of Elder Abuse 18th Annual Conference, May 30 - June 1, 2012, Virginia Beach Resort & Conference Center, Virginia Beach, VA. Online Registration at www.VCPEA.org

·         Tools of the Trade – Building Financial Exploitation Cases, in Orlando, Florida, June 6-8, 2012. Presented by the Florida Attorney General’s Office and the Florida Bar Elder Law Section’s, Committee on Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation. More information at: http://www.fcpti.com/fcpti.nsf/forms/994CFB73522535CA852579CD0072AAA1

●    2012 Florida Conference on Aging (August 20-22, 2012).  Presented by The Florida Council on Aging  (FCOA) and the Florida Association of Aging Services Providers (FASP), in partnership with the Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA). The theme this year will be Aging: New Game – New Rules http://www.fcoa.org/FCOA%20Sponsor%20Brochure%202012%20FINAL.pdf

·         The Consumer Voice recently announced a brand new "Advocacy in Action" day of training, sharing and advocating, September 10, 2012 in Washington, DC and they will host our day of training in conjunction with the National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities (NASUAD) National Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Conference starting September 11th.

●    The 19th Annual New York State Adult Abuse Training Institute will be held October 2-4, 2012, Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, Albany , New York . This year’s theme is Broken Trust: How to Recognize and Respond to Financial Exploitation. Oct 2 : Financial Exploitation Summit. More information: http://www.compassionandsupport.org/pdfs/news/10212-AATIConf.pdf

●    2012 NAPSA Conference: Ending Adult Abuse: On the Horizon? (October 16-18).  This event in Phoenix, Arizona will be followed by the 3rd Annual Elder Financial Exploitation Summit on October 19, 2012. Email info@apsnetwork.org for more information.

·         Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving, 25th Annual National Summit, Enabling Caring Communities: Promoting Evidence-Based Programs Across the Lifespan, October 24-25, 2012, Georgia Southwestern State University, Americus, GA  For more information go to : http://www.rosalynncarter.org/

·         California District Attorneys Association 2012 National Elder Abuse Symposium (December 4-7, 2012) Guest speakers to include Paul Greenwood, San Diego County Deputy District Attorney, Bob Nichols, Retired Marin County Deputy District Attorney, and many more. More information coming soon

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Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse & Neglect

University of California, Irvine

101 The City Drive South

Bldg 200, Suite 835

Orange, CA 92868

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NCEA Newsfeed – Monday, May 7, 2012 (only 38 days until World Elder Abuse Awareness Day)

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!

 Calendar of upcoming elder abuse and neglect events can be found at the bottom of the newsfeed entries.

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ELDER ABUSE NEWSFEED

1.         CALIFORNIA (Bakersfield), Bakersfield Now, May 7, 2012
Mother claims son stole $51 million in lottery winnings
http://www.bakersfieldnow.com/news/local/Mother-claims-son-stole-51-MIllion-Lottery-winnings-150252565.html
A Bakersfield family has found itself in a legal dispute over a $51 million lottery jackpot, with the mother accusing her son of financial elder abuse.

2.         CALIFORNIA (Kern County), Chicago Tribune, May 4, 2012
Family’s lottery win leads to lawsuit
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-mct-familys-lottery-win-leads-to-lawsuit-20120504,0,731277.story
Etta May Urquhart is suing her adult son, alleging fraud and financial elder abuse and claiming he has swindled her of winnings that were rightfully hers and her husband's.

3.         CALIFORNIA (Monterey County), Monterey Herald, May 7, 2012
Motorcycle champ gets year in jail for elder abuse
http://www.montereyherald.com/local/ci_20553947/motorcycle-champ-gets-year-jail-elder-abuse
Former grand prix motorcycle-racing champion Joe Cubbage was sentenced to one year in jail for felony elder abuse. He was also ordered to pay restitution for everything he received from his parents from May 2009 to April 2010, including a $40,000 trip to Europe.

4.         CALIFORNIA (Sacramento), Pennlive.com, May 4, 2012
Opposition to Ombudsman Bill Evaporates
http://www.pennlive.com/newsflash/index.ssf/story/opposition-to-ombudsman-bill-evaporates/5d614d5f307fb7409cf336f51a4187bf
SB 345 aligns state and federal law regarding the ombudsman's office. It emphasizes the ombudsman's ability to advocate on behalf of long-term care recipients, something advocates say has been politically challenging, since the agency is housed within the Department of Aging.

5.         FLORIDA (Miami), Miami Herald, May 7, 2012
Gay activists, allies gather in Miami for first White House LGBT Conference on Aging
http://miamiherald.typepad.com/gaysouthflorida/2012/05/gay-activists-allies-gather-in-miami-for-first-white-house-lgbt-conference-on-aging.html
About 160 gay activists from throughout Florida participated in the first White House LGBT Conference on Aging, at the University of Miami’s Clinical Research Building.

6.         FLORIDA (Tallahassee), Sun Sentinel, May 6, 2012
Assisted living evictions have few rules in Florida
http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2012-05-06/business/fl-assisted-living-discharges-20120506_1_nursing-homes-evictions-eric-m-carlson
Under Florida regulations, assisted living operators need give residents little more than a 45-day written notice in order to evict them. The discharge rules are among the least restrictive in the nation, according to the National Senior Citizens Law Center.

7.         MARYLAND (Wicomico County), Delmarvanow.com, May 4, 2012
Pending investigation, Culver still can’t contact mother
http://www.delmarvanow.com/article/20120505/WIC01/205050339/Pending-investigation-Culver-still-can-t-contact-mother
Wicomico City Council member Bob Culver cannot contact his mother for at least another 30 days following a hearing Friday morning. Culver’s mother filed a civil, domestic violence order against him in April. Culver has denied the charges, claiming that this was “more or less a family matter.”

8.         MASSACHUSETTS (Worcester), The Telegram, May 7, 2012
Substance abuse on the rise among boomers
http://www.telegram.com/article/20120507/NEWS/105079979/-1/NEWS04
Substance abuse has been found to be on the rise among baby boomers, raising concerns about their additional care needs both in long-term care facilities and in their own homes.

9.         MISSOURI (Dexter), Southeast Missourian, May 6, 2012
Campbell woman pleads guilty in nursing home fire
http://www.semissourian.com/story/1845758.html
A Campbell, Mo., woman charged with lighting an occupied nursing home bed on fire in November pleaded guilty Wednesday. She was charged with first-degree elderly abuse and first-degree arson and was sentenced to eight years in prison.

10.       NEW YORK (Scriba), Wall Street Journal, May 4, 2012
NY woman charged with choking her mother, 93
http://online.wsj.com/article/APb651cc8e5b9541979d4e876d3e48696d.html
State police have charged a central New York woman with choking her 93-year-old mother during a domestic dispute at their home.

11.       NORTH CAROLINA (Davidson County), The Dispatch, May 2, 2012
Walk to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20120502/News/305029990
The Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging will hold the First World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Walk on June 16 at Triad Park in Kernersville.

12.       OKLAHOMA (Norman), Chicago Tribune, May 4, 2012
Embassy Suites to host aging conference
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-mct-embassy-suites-to-host-aging-conference-20120504,0,528868.story
The 37th annual Oklahoma Conference on Aging "Secrets of Aging: Hidden Treasures" will be May 15-17 at the Embassy Suites Norman. Topics covered include protecting vulnerable adults from financial scams.

13.       OREGON (Eugene), The Register-Guard, May 4, 2012
Daughter of jailed caregiver arraigned
http://www.registerguard.com/web/newslocalnews/28016133-41/boyd-bimla-alleged-counts-guilty.html.csp
The daughter of a woman facing dozens of felony counts for allegedly stealing an 84-year-old client’s assets and health benefits was arraigned Thursday as an accomplice in the case.

14.       TENNESSEE (Carter County), Star HQ, May 7, 2012
SALT Council completes plans for Carter County Expo
http://www.starhq.com/2012/05/07/salt-council-completes-plans-for-carter-county-expo/
Local, state and federal agents will take part in the first ever Carter County Expo next Saturday at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area. Topics covered will include elder abuse.

15.       TEXAS (El Paso), KTSM.com, May 4, 2012
Raising Awareness About Elderly Abuse
http://www.ktsm.com/news/raising-awareness-about-elderly-abuse
More than 4,000 cases of elder abuse were reported in El Paso in 2011. An APS representative says that it is important to know the signs of abuse and how to prevent it.

16.       TEXAS (Houston), Your Houston News, May 6, 2012
Seniors, disabled most vulnerable to financial crimes
http://www.yourhoustonnews.com/courier/news/seniors-disabled-most-vulnerable-to-financial-crimes/article_b28647ec-72f8-5a41-a66e-c90d6b97d550.html
It is estimated that Texas, senior citizens over the age of 65 make up 12 percent of the state’s population, but they account for approximately 35 percent of crime victims in the state. Most of the crimes committed against seniors are non-violent, but these non-violent crimes leave their scars just as if someone had robbed them at gunpoint.

17.       VIRGINIA (Martinsville), Martinsville Bulletin, May 6, 2012
Man found guilty in neglect case
http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=33069
A jury found a former owner of an adult home guilty of abuse or neglect of an incapacitated man that resulted in the man’s death. This follows an incident last year when a resident was accidentally scalded with hot water under the care of the facility. The staff made several decisions regarding the man’s medical care that ultimately led to his death 10 days later.

18.       VIRGINIA (Martinsville), WSLS 10, May 7, 2012
Martinsville group home owner guilty in abuse, death of Parkinson’s patient
http://www2.wsls.com/news/2012/may/07/martinsville-group-home-owner-guilty-abuse-death-i-ar-1897492/
A former owner of The Claye Corporation, a group home for adults in Martinsville, has been found guilty of abuse and neglect of an incapacitated adult that resulted in death. A jury recommended the man be sentenced to five years’ incarceration.

19.       VIRGINIA (Staunton), Newsleader.com, May 5, 2012
Could Staunton senior’s abuse, lonely death have been prevented?
http://www.newsleader.com/article/20120506/NEWS01/205060328/Could-Staunton-senior-s-abuse-lonely-death-been-prevented-
A Virginia man was taken to the hospital in May of 2010, but not before he suffered cuts and bruises, four broken ribs, gangrene, head trauma, a hip fracture, hypothermia, severe malnutrition and extensive bedsores all over his body. He died three days after he reached the hospital. Family and experts now wonder if the man’s abuse at the hands of his caregiver could have been prevented.

20.       INTERNATIONAL (Canberra, Australia), Canberra Times, May 6, 2012
Plan ahead to avoid elder abuse
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/plan-ahead-to-avoid-elder-abuse-20120505-1y64s.html
The ACT Elder Abuse Prevention Program identifies planning for the future as one of the most important things older people could do, as it prevented other people from being able to take control over their lives.

21.       INTERNATIONAL (Manchester, United Kingdom), Manchester Evening News, May 5, 2012
Staff and residents quizzed by murder detectives over death of Ivan Campbell, 73, at Rusholme care home
http://menmedia.co.uk/manchestereveningnews/news/s/1493016_staff-and-residents-quizzed-by-murder-detectives-over-death-of-ivan-campbell-73-at-rusholme-care-home
Murder squad detectives are investigating after a man died from non-accidental injuries at a care home.

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

·         The 15^th Annual Kern County Elder Abuse Prevention Conference will be held on May 17, 2012 in Bakersfield, CA. For more information, please visit http://www.co.kern.ca.us/aas/pdf/elder-abuse-conf-2012.pdf

·         Legal Assistance for Seniors presents their 7^th Annual Conference on Elder Abuse will take place on May 21, 2012 at UC Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco. Register at http://elderabuseconference.eventbrite.com

·         Providing Trauma-Informed Care to Sexual Violence Survivors in Later Life. A free webinar presented by the Lifespan project of the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. Presenters will be Holly Ramsey-Klawsnik, PhD, Nancy Newton, MFA, and Karla Vierthaler, MPA. RSVP to kdaugherty@nsvrc.org

·         Virginia Coalition for the Prevention of Elder Abuse 18th Annual Conference, May 30 - June 1, 2012, Virginia Beach Resort & Conference Center, Virginia Beach, VA. Online Registration at www.VCPEA.org

·         Tools of the Trade – Building Financial Exploitation Cases, in Orlando, Florida, June 6-8, 2012. Presented by the Florida Attorney General’s Office and the Florida Bar Elder Law Section’s, Committee on Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation. More information at: http://www.fcpti.com/fcpti.nsf/forms/994CFB73522535CA852579CD0072AAA1

●    2012 Florida Conference on Aging (August 20-22, 2012).  Presented by The Florida Council on Aging  (FCOA) and the Florida Association of Aging Services Providers (FASP), in partnership with the Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA). The theme this year will be Aging: New Game – New Rules http://www.fcoa.org/FCOA%20Sponsor%20Brochure%202012%20FINAL.pdf

·         The Consumer Voice recently announced a brand new "Advocacy in Action" day of training, sharing and advocating, September 10, 2012 in Washington, DC and they will host our day of training in conjunction with the National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities (NASUAD) National Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Conference starting September 11th.

●    The 19th Annual New York State Adult Abuse Training Institute will be held October 2-4, 2012, Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, Albany , New York . This year’s theme is Broken Trust: How to Recognize and Respond to Financial Exploitation. Oct 2 : Financial Exploitation Summit. More information: http://www.compassionandsupport.org/pdfs/news/10212-AATIConf.pdf

●    2012 NAPSA Conference: Ending Adult Abuse: On the Horizon? (October 16-18).  This event in Phoenix, Arizona will be followed by the 3rd Annual Elder Financial Exploitation Summit on October 19, 2012. Email info@apsnetwork.org for more information.

·         Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving, 25th Annual National Summit, Enabling Caring Communities: Promoting Evidence-Based Programs Across the Lifespan, October 24-25, 2012, Georgia Southwestern State University, Americus, GA  For more information go to : http://www.rosalynncarter.org/

·         California District Attorneys Association 2012 National Elder Abuse Symposium (December 4-7, 2012) Guest speakers to include Paul Greenwood, San Diego County Deputy District Attorney, Bob Nichols, Retired Marin County Deputy District Attorney, and many more. More information coming soon

National Center on Elder Abuse

Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse & Neglect

University of California, Irvine

101 The City Drive South

Bldg 200, Suite 835

Orange, CA 92868

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NCEA Newsfeed – Thursday, May 3, 2012 (only 42 days until World Elder Abuse Awareness Day)

Join the conversation on Friday, May 4^th as the Consumer Voice (a sub-grantee to the National Center on Elder Abuse) hosts Facebook First Friday starting at 9am (ET). The topic for this month is a challenging and very important one – elder abuse.

Go to the Consumer Voice’s Facebook page to follow and add to the conversation about elder abuse in LTC. http://www.facebook.com/theconsumervoice?ref=pb  

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!

 Calendar of upcoming elder abuse and neglect events can be found at the bottom of the newsfeed entries.

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ELDER ABUSE NEWSFEED

1.         CALIFORNIA (Cerritos), Cerritos Patch, April 30, 2012
Investigation Into Death of 93-Year-Old Woman Results in Arrest of Son in Cerritos
http://cerritos.patch.com/articles/sue-west-elder-abuse-and-neglect-north-hollywood-john-west-two-year-investigation-into-death-of-93-year-old-results-in-arrest-of-son-in-cerritos
An extensive 18-month long investigation into the death of a 93-year-old North Hollywood woman has resulted in the homicide arrest of her 61-year-old son, police said today. Police were suspicious from the beginning, because a coroner's investigation suggested that she had not died from natural causes, but rather long-term elder abuse and neglect.

2.         CALIFORNIA (Fresno), KSEE 24, May 3, 2012
Second Arrest for Fresno Woman Accused of Elder Abuse, Embezzlement
http://www.ksee24.com/news/local/Second-Arrest-for-Fresno-Woman-Accused-of-Elder-Abuse-Embezzlement-150036595.html
Fresno County Sheriff deputies have arrested a Fresno woman on additional felony charges stemming from an ongoing elder abuse investigation. The suspect was previously arrested in March on three counts of felony embezzlement and 14 counts of felony elder abuse.

3.         CALIFORNIA (Frenso), KMPH.com, May 3, 2012
Elder Abuse Investigation; Woman Arrested Again
http://www.kmph.com/story/18118225/elder-abuse-investigation-woman-arrested-again
Fresno County Sheriff's Detectives say they've re-arrested a woman suspected of elder abuse because they've found more victims.

4.         CALIFORNIA (Fresno), Fresno Bee, May 3, 2012
New evidence throws elder abuse suspect back in jail
http://www.fresnobee.com/2012/05/03/2823701/new-evidence-throws-elder-abuse.html
A woman who bailed out of the Fresno County Jail on elder abuse and embezzlement charges is back in custody after more victims were identified, the Sheriff's Office says.

5.         CALIFORNIA (Santa Cruz), Mercury News, May 2, 2012
Trial continuing for gardener accused of financially exploiting woman and her son: Relatives allege financial elder abuse, fraud
http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_20534969/trial-continuing-gardener-accused-financially-exploiting-woman-and
Testimony continued Wednesday in the case of a caretaker accused of financially exploiting a Santa Cruz woman in her 80s and her blind adult son. The suspect claims that his employers willingly gave him around half a million dollars in exchange for his services.  

6.         COLORADO (Denver), McKnight’s Long-Term Care News and Assisted Living, May 1, 2012
Elder abuse bill pushed
http://www.mcknights.com/elder-abuse-bill-pushed/article/238735/
Lawmakers in Colorado are trying to change the fact that their state is one of only four that do not have mandatory reporting laws governing elder abuse.\

7.         ILLINOIS (Joliet), The Herald-News, May 3, 2012
State revoking license of Joliet nursing home
http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/news/12271638-418/state-revoking-license-of-joliet-nursing-home.html
State public health officials confirmed Wednesday they are in the process of revoking the license for a troubled Joliet nursing home.

8.         MISSOURI (Jefferson City), Columbia Missourian, May 2, 2012
Missouri House to debate expansion of elder abuse law
http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2012/05/02/missouri-house-weigh-expansion-elder-abuse-law/
Legislation adding financial exploitation to crimes covered by Missouri’s elder abuse law is ready for debate in the Missouri House of Representatives. The bill would make it a crime for certain people in authority to take advantage of the state of mind of someone 60 years or older for financial gain. The provision would apply to people who have guardianship, power of attorney or some other financial management role for seniors.

9.         NEVADA (Las Vegas), KTNV, May 1, 2012
Man arrested in door-to-door vacuum selling scheme
http://www.ktnv.com/news/local/149734955.html
A man accused of stealing from seniors in a door-to-door vacuum selling scheme was arrested on Monday. The suspect allegedly targeted senior citizens as he went door-to-door selling old, broken vacuums he claimed were brand new.

10.       NEW YORK (Bronx), Empire State News, May 1, 2012
Bronx man charged with stealing more than $1.6 million from 85-year-old woman
http://www.empirestatenews.net/News/20120501-4.html
An indictment accusing a Bronx of stealing more than $1.6 million from an 85-year old woman by withdrawing money from her bank and trust accounts without her authorization was announced Monday.

11.       NEW YORK (New York City), The Epoch Times, May 3, 2012
Elderly More Vulnerable to Financial Abuse
http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/united-states/elderly-more-vulnerable-to-financial-abuse-231413.html
The highest reported form of elder abuse was found to be financial exploitation, including property theft, impersonation to access money, and using credit cards and the like without permission. A New York study found that elder abuse incidents are nearly 24 times higher than reported.

12.       NEW YORK (Star Lake), WWNYTV.com, May 3, 2012
Star Lake Woman Charged with Elder Abuse
http://www.wwnytv.com/news/local/Star-Lake-Woman-Charged-With-Elder-Abuse-149999905.html
St. Lawrence County sheriff deputies say a 33-year-old woman allegedly abused and neglected her 94-year-old father. Officials say he was suffering from 26 severe bed sores on his body, one being so deep that the man’s artificial hip from a recent surgery could be seen.

13.       NEW YORK (Star Lake), ABC 50, May 3, 2012
Star lake woman arrested; Charged with abuse and neglect of her 94 year old father
http://www.myabc50.com/news/local/story/Star-Lake-woman-arrested-Charged-with-abuse-and/JL2L7juuIk6MIbJ8jPuipQ.cspx
A St. Lawrence County woman has been arrested on a felony charge after an investigation revealed that she was abusing and neglecting her elderly father.

14.       NEW YORK (Star Lake), Watertown Daily Times, May 3, 2012
Star Lake woman accused of abusing elderly father
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20120503/NEWS09/705039721
A Star Lake woman was charged Wednesday by St. Lawrence County sheriff’s deputies with felony endangering the welfare of a vulnerable elderly person.

15.       NORTH CAROLINA (Lexington), The Dispatch, May 2, 2012
Walk to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
http://www.the-dispatch.com/article/20120502/News/305029990
The Piedmont Triad Regional Council Area Agency on Aging will hold the First World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Walk on June 16 at Triad Park in Kernersville.

16.       OREGON (Eugene), Register-Guard, May 1, 2012
Pair face charges of theft from victim, 84
http://www.registerguard.com/web/updates/27999839-55/bimla-boyd-adult-feared-disabled.html.csp
An 84-year-old disabled man got a restraining order against his jailed former caregiver last week after telling a judge that he feared Bimla Boyd and a co-defendant were plotting to kill him.

17.       OREGON (Forest Grove), KATU, May 3, 2012
New law helps protect the elderly
http://www.katu.com/news/local/New-law-helps-protect-the-elderly-150088805.html
A new law to fight elder abuse is now in effect. Under the previous law, a person guilty of elder abuse could have the crime expunged from their record. But this is not an option with House Bill 4084, which was signed into law by Governor John Kitzhaber on March 27. The law states that the crime will permanently stay on a perpetrator’s record.

18.       PENNSYLVANIA (Schuylkill, Pennsylvania), Republican Herald, May 3, 2012
Thousands of silver ribbons to be given out in Schuylkill to raise awareness of elder abuse
http://republicanherald.com/news/thousands-of-silver-ribbons-to-be-given-out-in-schuylkill-to-raise-awareness-of-elder-abuse-1.1309754
The Board of Directors of the Schuylkill Elder Abuse Prevention Alliance decided to change Silver Ribbon Week to Silver Ribbon Month this year. This week they’re going to deliver about 3,000 small ribbons and about 110 large ribbons to businesses, nursing homes and other organizations which request them. The businesses, in turn, give them out to customers.

19.       TEXAS (Amarillo), News Channel 10, May 2, 2012
Elderly abuse, neglect and exploitation affecting  Texans
http://www.newschannel10.com/story/18066068/preventing-elderly-abuse-through-awareness
Nearly 25-thousand elderly people were victims of abuse, neglect or exploitation in 2011, according to Adult Protective Services in Texas.

20.       INTERNATIONAL (Southampton, Bermuda), Royal Gazette, May 1, 2012
Politicians offer praise in wake of senior abuse sisters’ convictions
http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20120501/NEWS02/705019928
Health Minister Zane DeSilva and Opposition MP Louise Jackson have praised the officials who helped secure senior abuse convictions for Lorraine Smith and Audra-Ann Bean after they stole almost half a million dollars from their grandmother.

21.       INTERNATIONAL (Southampton, Bermuda), Royal Gazette, May 2, 2012
Call for senior to be protected from further abuse
http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20120502/NEWS/705029927
Experts are concerned that an elderly woman who was recently rescued from the exploitative hands of her granddaughters needs protection from abuse in the future.

22.       INTERNATIONAL (British Columbia, Canada), The Golden Star, May 1, 2012
New Horizons Grants announced
http://www.thegoldenstar.net/news/149721855.html
Seniors across the Kootenay Columbia will soon have new opportunities to volunteer, mentor younger generations and help raise awareness of elder abuse thanks to funding through the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP)

23.       INTERNATIONAL (Montreal, Canada), Montreal Gazette, May 2, 2012
Why stiffer sentences for elder abuse won’t solve the problem
http://www.montrealgazette.com/life/stiffer+sentences+elder+abuse+solve+problem/6548922/story.html
The author of this article warns that harsher penalties for perpetrators of elder abuse does not address the different types and degrees of the crime. Instead, he suggests that the Canadian government invest in education programs, public sensitization, telephone hotlines, etc.

24.       INTERNATIONAL (Ontario, Canada), Canada.com, May 2, 2012
Elder Abuse Talk
http://www.canada.com/Elder+abuse+talk/6551415/story.html
A free talk presentation and discussion will be presented at the Campbell River Library on Thursday, May 10 at 2 p.m., on the subject of elder abuse in Canada.

25.       INTERNATIONAL (Ottawa, Canada), Global Toronto, May 2, 2012
Focus groups found proposed elder abuse commercial too creepy for TV
http://www.globaltoronto.com/canada/focus+groups+found+proposed+elder+abuse+commercial+too+creepy+for+tv/6442632870/story.html
A proposed tough-on-crime TV spot about elder abuse proved a little too creepy for seniors, new documents show. Some described the 30-second commercial as “off-putting/frightening.”

26.       INTERNATIONAL (Vancouver, Canada), The Vancouver Sun, May 3, 2012
More effort urged to stop abuse of older women
http://www.vancouversun.com/life/More+effort+urged+stop+abuse+older+women/6557584/story.html
It has been claimed that the system designed to help women escape abuse lacks people with knowledge to help the demographic most in need of help: seniors.

27.       INTERNATIONAL (Merton, United Kingdom), Your Local Guardian, May 3, 2012
Merton Council report reveals 52 per cent rise in abuse of elderly
http://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/local/wimbledonnews/9684213.Report_reveals_52_per_cent_rise_in_abuse_of_elderly/
Between April and March 2011, Merton Council received 376 reports of abuse against the elderly with nearly all cases occurring in their own home - which represents a 52 per cent rise on the previous year’s figures. Of the abuse reported 65 per cent was said to have been committed unintentionally with 71 per cent of abuse alleged to have been carried out by a family member.

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

·         The theme for the May 4, 2012 Consumer Voice’s Facebook First Friday event will be Elder Abuse.  Go to the Consumer Voice’s Face book page on that day to follow and add to the conversation about elder abuse in LTC. http://www.facebook.com/theconsumervoice?ref=pb

·         San Luis Obispo Adult Abuse Prevention Council’ 20^th Annual Adult Abuse Prevention Seminar will take place on May 4, 20128:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Paso Robles School District, Culinary Institute, 1900 Golden Hill Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446 For more information, please phone: (805) 785-0132; Fax (805) 785-0134; Email Ltcomb17@kcbx.net, Registration Deadline April 30, 2012

·         The 15^th Annual Kern County Elder Abuse Prevention Conference will be held on May 17, 2012 in Bakersfield, CA. For more information, please visit http://www.co.kern.ca.us/aas/pdf/elder-abuse-conf-2012.pdf

·         Legal Assistance for Seniors presents their 7^th Annual Conference on Elder Abuse will take place on May 21, 2012 at UC Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco. Register at http://elderabuseconference.eventbrite.com

·         Providing Trauma-Informed Care to Sexual Violence Survivors in Later Life. A free webinar presented by the Lifespan project of the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. Presenters will be Holly Ramsey-Klawsnik, PhD, Nancy Newton, MFA, and Karla Vierthaler, MPA. RSVP to kdaugherty@nsvrc.org

·         Virginia Coalition for the Prevention of Elder Abuse 18th Annual Conference, May 30 - June 1, 2012, Virginia Beach Resort & Conference Center, Virginia Beach, VA. Online Registration at www.VCPEA.org

·         Tools of the Trade – Building Financial Exploitation Cases, in Orlando, Florida, June 6-8, 2012. Presented by the Florida Attorney General’s Office and the Florida Bar Elder Law Section’s, Committee on Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation. More information at: http://www.fcpti.com/fcpti.nsf/forms/994CFB73522535CA852579CD0072AAA1

●    2012 Florida Conference on Aging (August 20-22, 2012).  Presented by The Florida Council on Aging  (FCOA) and the Florida Association of Aging Services Providers (FASP), in partnership with the Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA). The theme this year will be Aging: New Game – New Rules http://www.fcoa.org/FCOA%20Sponsor%20Brochure%202012%20FINAL.pdf

·         The Consumer Voice recently announced a brand new "Advocacy in Action" day of training, sharing and advocating, September 10, 2012 in Washington, DC and they will host our day of training in conjunction with the National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities (NASUAD) National Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Conference starting September 11th.

●    The 19th Annual New York State Adult Abuse Training Institute will be held October 2-4, 2012, Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, Albany , New York . This year’s theme is Broken Trust: How to Recognize and Respond to Financial Exploitation. Oct 2 : Financial Exploitation Summit. More information: http://www.compassionandsupport.org/pdfs/news/10212-AATIConf.pdf

●    2012 NAPSA Conference: Ending Adult Abuse: On the Horizon? (October 16-18).  This event in Phoenix, Arizona will be followed by the 3rd Annual Elder Financial Exploitation Summit on October 19, 2012. Email info@apsnetwork.org for more information.

·         Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving, 25th Annual National Summit, Enabling Caring Communities: Promoting Evidence-Based Programs Across the Lifespan, October 24-25, 2012, Georgia Southwestern State University, Americus, GA  For more information go to : http://www.rosalynncarter.org/

·         California District Attorneys Association 2012 National Elder Abuse Symposium (December 4-7, 2012) Guest speakers to include Paul Greenwood, San Diego County Deputy District Attorney, Bob Nichols, Retired Marin County Deputy District Attorney, and many more. More information coming soon

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NCEA Newsfeed – Tuesday, May 1, 2012 (only 45 days until World Elder Abuse Awareness Day)

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!

 Calendar of upcoming elder abuse and neglect events can be found at the bottom of the newsfeed entries.

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ELDER ABUSE NEWSFEED

1.         CALIFORNIA (Yolo County), The Sacramento Bee, April 27, 2012
Elder-abuse suspect arrested after barricading self in Woodland home
http://blogs.sacbee.com/crime/archives/2012/04/elder-abuse-suspect-arrested-after-barricading-self-in-woodland-home.html
A Woodland man suspected of battery and elder abuse was arrested after barricading himself in a bedroom and starting a fire, according to police.

2.         CALIFORNIA (Yolo County), Daily Democrat, April 27, 2012
K-9 assists with arrest of man who abused elder in Woodland
http://www.dailydemocrat.com/news/ci_20499399/man-starts-structure-fire-after-barricading-himself-woodland
A suspect in a felony elder abuse case barricaded himself inside a Woodland residence and started a fire Friday night before he was arrested.

3.         ILLINOIS (Knox County), WGIL, April 30, 2012
Alleged Priest Pleads Not Guilty to Theft Charges
http://www.wgil.com/localnews.php?xnewsaction=fullnews&newsarch=042012&newsid=290
A man claiming to be a priest has pleaded not guilty to charges including theft, financial exploitation of the elderly, and deceptive practices. The Catholic Diocese of Peoria has previously labeled the man a “fraudulent” priest.

4.         ILLINOIS (Springfield), Whig.com, April 27, 2012
Sycamore Healthcare Centre employees plan picket in protest of proposed Medicaid cuts
http://www.whig.com/story/17841046/quincy-nursing-home-employees-plan-picket-in-protest-of-proposed-medicaid-cuts
Nursing home employees planned to hold an informational picket at Sycamore Healthcare Centre today to oppose Gov. Pat Quinn's plans to cut Medicaid. The cuts could have devastating effects, including nursing home closures and inadequate care for patients.

5.         MASSACHUSETTS (Beverly), Boston.com, April 29, 2012
Use of antipsychotic drugs raises alarm
http://articles.boston.com/2012-04-29/metro/31449083_1_nursing-home-antipsychotics-skilled-nursing-center
This article comments on the nationwide problem of overmedicating seniors with dementia in nursing homes.

6.         NEW YORK (Brooklyn), Long Island Press, April 26, 2012
Deer Park Elderly Woman’s Son Arrested for Neglect
http://www.longislandpress.com/2012/04/26/deer-park-elderly-womans-son-arrested-for-neglect/
A Brooklyn man has been accused of neglecting his 95-year-old mother who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease after she was found living alone without required nursing care in her Deer Park home, Suffolk County police said.

7.         NEW YORK (Cambria), Buffalo News, April 27, 2012
Deplorable conditions lead to house’s condemnation
http://www.buffalonews.com/city/police-courts/police-blotter/article830472.ece
A house was condemned in the 3900 block of Upper Mountain Road after an elderly couple were found living in “deplorable conditions,” according to Niagara County sheriff’s deputies.

9.         NEW YORK (Springfield), The Daily Hampshire Gazette, April 27, 2012
New York man sentenced to prison for defrauding state, grandfather in Greenfield
http://www.gazettenet.com/2012/04/27/new-york-man-sentenced-for-defrauding-state-elderly-grandfather
A New York man has landed in federal prison for his fraudulent abuse of the court-appointed guardianship of his grandfather in Greenfield. The man was sentenced to two years in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release. He was also ordered to pay $109,459 to MassHealth and $85,751 to the Internal Revenue Service as well as forfeit $179,500 in cash.

10.       NORTH CAROLINA (Raleigh), Rocky Mount Telegram, April 28, 2012
Governor sheds light on elder abuse issues
http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/community/hometown/governor-sheds-light-elder-abuse-issues-1044137
Gov. Bev Perdue encouraged members of the Senior Tar Heel Legislature to make a difference in North Carolina by becoming familiar with aging issues and advocate for vulnerable individuals.

11.       PENNSYLVANIA (Schuylkill County), Republican Herald, April 30, 2012
Nature walks, duck race make May lovely
http://republicanherald.com/news/nature-walks-duck-race-make-may-lovely-1.1306382
The Schuylkill Elder Abuse Prevention Alliance will sponsor Silver Ribbon Month in support of seniors and to make Schuylkill County safe for everyone.

12.       TEXAS (Tarrant County), Star-Telegram, April 29, 2012
Theft of personal documents in Forth Worth led to two-year crime spree
http://www.star-telegram.com/2012/04/29/3920030/theft-of-personal-documents-in.html
A former nurse aide was able to steal another nurse aide’s identity for two years. The worked in nursing homes and rehabilitation centers, stealing valuables and identity documents from at least several confirmed victims along the way.

13.       VIRGINIA (Danville), WSET, April 28, 2012
Awareness Walk for Victims of Abuse Held in Danville
http://www.wset.com/story/17915827/awareness-walk-for-victims-of-abuse-held-in-danville
Participants marched from Danville’s Courthouse to Averett University in honor of awareness month.

14.       WEST VIRGINIA (Kanawha County), WOWKTV.com, April 30, 2012
WV Supreme Court takes up jury form issue in Manor Care suit
http://www.wowktv.com/story/17932506/wv-supreme-court-takes-up-jury-form-issue-in-manor-care-suit
The state's highest court recently granted a writ of prohibition filed by attorneys representing a Charleston nursing home in a Kanawha County Circuit Court lawsuit that resulted in a $91.5 million jury verdict.

15.       INTERNATIONAL (British Columbia, Canada), The Vancouver Sun, April 27, 2012
The Province wins award for series on B.C.’s aging population
http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Province+wins+award+series+aging+population/6532850/story.html
Canadian Postmedia publication, the Vancouver Province, created a 14-part "Boomerangst" series that looked at such pressing policy issues as elder abuse and patchwork senior care. The series even made waves at the government level: B.C. Health Minister Mike de Jong cited two of the pieces as being "very influential" in motivating government changes.

16.       INTERNATIONAL (Durham, Canada), Durham Region, April 30, 2012
Durham immigrants given a voice to speak about elder abuse
http://www.durhamregion.com/news/article/1345531--durham-immigrants-given-a-voice-to-speak-about-elder-abuse
Immigrant seniors in Durham could be better protected from abuse, with almost $25,000 in federal funding to translate materials used to communicate with victims.

17.       INTERNATIONAL (Tamuning, Guam), Guampdn.com, April 29, 2012
Protecting financial accounts
http://www.guampdn.com/article/20120429/NEWS01/204290323/Protecting-financial-accounts
Bank of Hawaii experts visited Tamuning, Guam, to educate seniors on how to protect their finances from scam artists.

18.       INTERNATIONAL (New Delhi, India), Postnoon, April 28, 2012 (Opinion)
Parenting the elderly
http://postnoon.com/2012/04/28/parenting-the-elderly/45877
An Indian woman talks about the stress involved in caring for her mother, father, and mother-in-law.

19.       INTERNATIONAL (Dublin, Ireland), Health Canal, April 30, 2012
Report: Social isolation and low self-esteem linked to elder abuse, say case workers
http://www.healthcanal.com/mental-health-behavior/28860-Report-Social-isolation-and-low-self-esteem-linked-elder-abuse-say-case-workers.html
The National Centre for the Protection of Older People at University College Dublin and the Health Service Executive (HSE) announced report findings Thursday. Recommendations include the need to consider targeted interventions to promote older people’s self-esteem and enhance their own psychological resources.

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ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES

1.         NEW YORK (Poughkeepsie), Poughkeepsie Journal, April 27, 2012
State must close gaps in missing-adult alert system
http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/article/20120427/COLUMNISTS07/304270034/larry-hughes-mid-hudson?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CPoughkeepsieJournal.com
A case of a schizophrenic woman from the Bronx, who ended up lost and without identification in Poughkeepsie for weeks, highlights the deficiencies in the process of locating missing adults.

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

·         The theme for the May 4, 2012 Consumer Voice’s Facebook First Friday event will be Elder Abuse.  Go to the Consumer Voice’s Face book page on that day to follow and add to the conversation about elder abuse in LTC. http://www.facebook.com/theconsumervoice?ref=pb

·         San Luis Obispo Adult Abuse Prevention Council’ 20^th Annual Adult Abuse Prevention Seminar will take place on May 4, 20128:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Paso Robles School District, Culinary Institute, 1900 Golden Hill Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446 For more information, please phone: (805) 785-0132; Fax (805) 785-0134; Email Ltcomb17@kcbx.net, Registration Deadline April 30, 2012

·         The 15^th Annual Kern County Elder Abuse Prevention Conference will be held on May 17, 2012 in Bakersfield, CA. For more information, please visit http://www.co.kern.ca.us/aas/pdf/elder-abuse-conf-2012.pdf

·         Legal Assistance for Seniors presents their 7^th Annual Conference on Elder Abuse will take place on May 21, 2012 at UC Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco. Register at http://elderabuseconference.eventbrite.com

·         Providing Trauma-Informed Care to Sexual Violence Survivors in Later Life. A free webinar presented by the Lifespan project of the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. Presenters will be Holly Ramsey-Klawsnik, PhD, Nancy Newton, MFA, and Karla Vierthaler, MPA. RSVP to kdaugherty@nsvrc.org

·         Virginia Coalition for the Prevention of Elder Abuse 18th Annual Conference, May 30 - June 1, 2012, Virginia Beach Resort & Conference Center, Virginia Beach, VA. Online Registration at www.VCPEA.org

·         Tools of the Trade – Building Financial Exploitation Cases, in Orlando, Florida, June 6-8, 2012. Presented by the Florida Attorney General’s Office and the Florida Bar Elder Law Section’s, Committee on Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation. More information at: http://www.fcpti.com/fcpti.nsf/forms/994CFB73522535CA852579CD0072AAA1

●    2012 Florida Conference on Aging (August 20-22, 2012).  Presented by The Florida Council on Aging  (FCOA) and the Florida Association of Aging Services Providers (FASP), in partnership with the Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA). The theme this year will be Aging: New Game – New Rules http://www.fcoa.org/FCOA%20Sponsor%20Brochure%202012%20FINAL.pdf

·         The Consumer Voice recently announced a brand new "Advocacy in Action" day of training, sharing and advocating, September 10, 2012 in Washington, DC and they will host our day of training in conjunction with the National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities (NASUAD) National Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Conference starting September 11th.

●    The 19th Annual New York State Adult Abuse Training Institute will be held October 2-4, 2012, Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, Albany , New York . This year’s theme is Broken Trust: How to Recognize and Respond to Financial Exploitation. Oct 2 : Financial Exploitation Summit. More information: http://www.compassionandsupport.org/pdfs/news/10212-AATIConf.pdf

●    2012 NAPSA Conference: Ending Adult Abuse: On the Horizon? (October 16-18).  This event in Phoenix, Arizona will be followed by the 3rd Annual Elder Financial Exploitation Summit on October 19, 2012. Email info@apsnetwork.org for more information.

·         Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving, 25th Annual National Summit, Enabling Caring Communities: Promoting Evidence-Based Programs Across the Lifespan, October 24-25, 2012, Georgia Southwestern State University, Americus, GA  For more information go to : http://www.rosalynncarter.org/

·         California District Attorneys Association 2012 National Elder Abuse Symposium (December 4-7, 2012) Guest speakers to include Paul Greenwood, San Diego County Deputy District Attorney, Bob Nichols, Retired Marin County Deputy District Attorney, and many more. More information coming soon

National Center on Elder Abuse

Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse & Neglect

University of California, Irvine

101 The City Drive South

Bldg 200, Suite 835

Orange, CA 92868

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