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NCEA Newsfeed – Thursday, April 26, 2012 (only 50 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!

Have you submitted your video clip for NCEA’s WEAAD video montage?  There’s still time (deadline is 4/27/12)!  To learn more:  http://www.centeronelderabuse.org/elder_abuse_video_campaign.asp 

Check out the recent submissions at:  http://www.youtube.com/playlist?  list=PLCD7C8A93AE73D12B&feature=plcp  (Thanks to FL, MN, MD, NE, CA, NY, AL and KY for showing us all how to do it!)

 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, Huffington Post, April 25, 2012 (Opinion)
Bullying
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/helene-pavlov/bullying_2_b_1450825.html
Dr. Helene Pavlov gives an overview of bullying, including an insightful look at child abuse vs. elder abuse.

2.         CALIFORNIA (Kern County), Kern Valley Sun, April 25, 2012
McCoy sentenced to 3 years, Green walks with time served
http://www.kvsun.com/articles/2012/04/24/news/doc4f9731da32fa2702809501.txt
A Lake Isabella man was sentenced to five years in Wasco State Prison is exchange for his no contest plea on the charge of causing harm or death to an elderly person or dependent adult.

3.         CALIFORNIA (Lincoln), News 10, April 25, 2012
Lincoln man arrested on meth, elder abuse charges
http://www.news10.net/news/article/191247/2/Lincoln-man-arrested-on-meth-elder-abuse-charges-
A Lincoln man was found walking on a neighbor’s roof with a loaded gun while under the influence of methamphetamine. He was charged with being under the influence of methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine, and violation of probation. He was also charged with elder abuse, as he shares his residence with  a 91-year-old relative.

4.         CALIFORNIA (Los Angeles), Los Angeles Times, April 26, 2012
Violence intervention program gets new home at hospital
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2012/04/los-angeles-county-usc-violence-intervention-program.html
Los Angeles County celebrated the grand opening Thursday of the home for the Violence Intervention Program, which treats victims of violence and abuse on the campus of the L.A. County/USC Medical Center. The program provides medical, forensic, mental health and social services to victims of child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault and elder abuse.

5.         CALIFORNIA (Los Angeles), Mercury News, April 25, 2012
Life insurance agent arrested for elder abuse
http://www.mercurynews.com/news/ci_20477915/life-insurance-agent-arrested-elder-abuse
A Los Angeles life insurance agent has been charged with embezzling more than $1 million in premiums from elderly people who gave him money for life insurance policies and annuities.

6.         CALIFORNIA (Los Angeles), Life Health Pro, April 26, 2012
California Agent Arrested on Charges of Financial Elder Abuse
http://www.lifehealthpro.com/2012/04/26/california-agent-arrested-on-charges-of-financial
A Los Angeles-based life insurance agent has been arrested on charges of financial elder abuse, the California Department of Insurance has disclosed. The suspect is being charged with two felony counts for allegedly defrauding seniors and embezzling premium funds in excess of $1,000,000.

7.         FLORIDA (Tallahassee), News-Press.com, April 24, 2012
Advocates try to find ways to prevent elder abuse
http://www.news-press.com/article/20120425/CRIME/304250020/Advocates-try-find-ways-prevent-elder-abuse?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CHome
At a public forum on Tuesday, the Lee Elder Abuse Prevention Partnership shared stories of elder abuse and discussed ways to prevent it. In Florida, private home caregivers are not required to be licensed.  (Thanks to the Lee County Elder Abuse Prevention Partnership for submitting WEAAD videos!)

8.         MAINE (York County), Seacoast Online, April 24, 2012
Grant allows York County task force to help fight elder abuse
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20120425-NEWS-204250319
The York County Elder Abuse Task Force has received a $5,000 grant from the Huntington Common Charitable Fund, administered by the Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation, to fund a hidden camera project meant to curb elder abuse.

9.         MARYLAND (Montgomery County), Gazette, April 25, 2012
New law will help protect Maryland seniors from bank fraud
http://www.gazette.net/article/20120425/NEWS/704259582/1022/new-law-will-help-protect-maryland-seniors-from-bank-fraud&template=gazette
A bill recently passed by the Maryland General Assembly aims to put an end to the once strongly-held reservation of banks and financial institutions about cooperating with offices dedicated to protecting vulnerable adults.

10.       MINNESOTA (St. Paul), Spring Grove Herald, April 24, 2012 (OPINION)
Miller applaudes new law to make elder abuse a felony
http://www.hometown-pages.com/main.asp?SectionID=26&SubSectionID=186&ArticleID=43053
Many are pleased that Governor Dayton recently signed a bill that elevates some forms of elder abuse to felonies. The new law goes into effect August 1, 2012.

11.       MISSOURI (Kansas City), Kansas City Infozine, April 26, 2012
Missouri Files Criminal Charges Against Three People for Asphalt Scams
http://www.infozine.com/news/stories/op/storiesView/sid/51601/
Attorney General Chris Koster filed criminal charges against three men for allegedly defrauding elderly consumers into overpaying for substandard asphalt and paving work.

12.       NEVADA (Winnemucca), Silver Pinyon Journal, April 24, 2012
WDVS to hold informational session on benefits for victims of crime
http://silverpinyon.com/breaking-news/68-community-information/2204-wdvs-to-hold-informational-session-on-benefits-for-victims-of-crime
The Winnemucca Domestic Violence Services is holding an informational session on benefits available to victims of crime to include murder, sexual assault, battery, child abuse, domestic abuse, elder abuse, and drunk driving.

13.       NEW HAMPSHIRE (Concord), New Hampshire Public Radio, April 24, 2012
Preparing for a Future that Includes Aging Parents
http://www.nhpr.org/post/preparing-future-includes-aging-parents
According to a 2011 study by Aflac WorkForces, only 13 percent of some 4,000 U.S. workers surveyed believe that the need for long-term care would affect their families.

14.       NEW JERSEY (North Bergen), NJ.com, April 25, 2012
Family of woman allegedly abused at North Bergen nursing home releases video of mistreatment
http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2012/04/family_of_woman_allegedly_abus.html
The family of a paralyzed North Bergen woman who suffered abuse at the hands of at least one nursing home employee has released video of the alleged abuse. The alleged victim has since passed away.

15.       NEW YORK (Suffolk County), 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.

16.       NEW YORK (Suffolk County), Newsday, April 26, 2012
Cops: Son endangered welfare of mom, 95
http://www.newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/cops-son-endangered-welfare-of-mom-95-1.3684290
A Brooklyn man twice left his 95-year-old mother, who has Alzheimer's disease, alone in her Deer Park home, violating an agreement he made with Adult Protective Services, Suffolk County police said Thursday.

17.       NEW YORK (Suffolk County), Deer Park-North Babylon Patch, April 26, 2012
Police: Elderly Deer Park Woman Neglected By Son
http://deerpark-northbabylon.patch.com/articles/police-elderly-deer-park-woman-neglected-by-son
A Brooklyn man was arrested and charged with allegedly neglecting to provide proper care for his 95-year old mother who suffers with Alzheimer’s disease and lives in Deer Park, Suffolk County Police said.

18.       NORTH CAROLINA (Raleigh), Sacramento Bee, April 25, 2012
North Caroline Nursing Homes Losing $22.6 Million From New Federal Tax Law
http://www.sacbee.com/2012/04/25/4441659/north-carolina-nursing-homes-losing.html
New budget policies have had a significant impact on North Carolina nursing homes.

19.       OREGON (Portland), Oregon Live, April 26, 2012 (OPINION)
To effectively investigate abuse crimes, Portland shouldn’t cut Family Services Division budget
http://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2012/04/to_effectively_investigate_abu.html
Portland city commissioner, Dan Saltzman, and executive director of Raphael House, Teri Lorenzen, are dismayed to learn that the Family Services Division, which is charged with investigating crimes committed against victims of child abuse, elder abuse and domestic violence, is facing deep cuts in the city’s upcoming budget.  

20.       TEXAS (Odessa), The Odessa American, April 24, 2012
Surviving elder abuse
http://www.oaoa.com/articles/vanness-86344-cases-abuse.html
In commemoration of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, Joyce VanNess, a survivor of elder aubse, shared her story with the community.

21.       TEXAS (Palestine), The Palestine Herald, April 24, 2012
Commissioners sign APS proclamation
http://palestineherald.com/local/x1344828708/Commissioners-sign-APS-proclamation
Anderson County Commissioners formally signed a proclamation from Adult Protective Service acknowledging the month of May as “Elder Abuse Prevention Awareness Month,” and briefly discussed the issue during a meeting Monday.

22.       WASHINGTON (Seattle), King5, April 25, 2012
Elder abuse a widespread problem in Washington, say police
http://www.king5.com/news/local/Elder-abuse-a-widespread-problem-in-Washington-say-police-148984305.html
A high profile case of elder abuse in Lynnwood has shed light on the widespread problem of elder abuse in Washington state.

23.       INTERNATIONAL (South Australia), Adelaide Now, April 26, 2012
Elderly fears in aged-care battleground
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/elderly-fears-in-aged-care-battleground/story-e6frea6u-1226339222334
South Australia's aged-care body has accused the Government of phony accusations against providers to justify stripping funding for vulnerable patients.

24.       INTERNATIONAL (Alberta, Canada), Medicine Hat News, April 26, 2012
Longer life expectancy also means more elder abuse
http://www.medicinehatnews.com/local-news/longer-life-expectancy-also-means-more-elder-abuse-04262012.html
Experts in Canada see the projected increase in seniors as a sign that an increase in elder abuse is soon to come. They discuss the steps that can be taken to detect and prevent elder abuse.

25.       INTERNATIONAL (Calgary, Canada), Metro News, April 25, 2012
Calgary agencies launch elder abuse response unit
http://metronews.ca/news/calgary/119516/calgary-agencies-launch-elder-abuse-response-unit/
The Elder Abuse Response Team (EART) was formed to raise awareness and encourage the public to report elder abuse. Since its founding in May 2011, EART has investigated more than 100 cases, with nine cases resulting in a total of 31 criminal charges.

26.       INTERNATIONAL (Calgary, Canada), CBC.CA, April 25, 2012
Calgary looks to tackle elder abuse
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/story/2012/04/25/calgary-elder-abuse-awareness.html
The Elder Abuse Response Team, which is made up of the the Kerby Centre, Calgary Family Services and the Calgary Police Service, says it's counting on the public to help stop the crime.

27.       INTERNATIONAL (Singapore), Today Online, April 27, 2012
Nursing home charged over alleged patient abuse
http://www.todayonline.com/Singapore/EDC120427-0000085/Nursing-home-charged-over-alleged-patient-abuse
About a year after a shocking case of patient abuse by its staff came to light following a MediaCorp report, the Nightingale Nursing Home was yesterday charged with allegedly flouting the Private Hospitals and Medical Clinics Act.

28.       INTERNATIONAL (London, United Kingdom), Carehome.co.uk, April 24, 2012
Leading care charities and associations call for Government action on care failures
http://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1556820/leading-care-charities-and-associations-call-for-government-action-on-care-failures
The Action on Elder Abuse charity is among those to have questioned the role of healthcare organisations the Care Quality Commission and the Nursing and Midwifery Council, after the BBC Panorama programme broadcast yesterday evening once again caused outrage over care home abuse that regulators failed to uncover.

29.       INTERNATIONAL (Calgary, Canada), Calgary Herald, April 25, 2012
Joint effort launched to curb elder abuse in Calgary
http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/calgary/Joint+effort+launched+curb+elder+abuse+Calgary/6519270/story.html
Decision: A Victim’s Story is a compelling documentary that highlights the issue of elder abuse. The film was played Wednesday at the launch of the elder abuse response team, which consists of members of the Calgary Police Service, the Kerby Centre and Calgary Family Services.

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ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES

1.         KENTUCKY (Lexington), Kentucky.com, April 24, 2012
Lexington woman charged after disabled brother found among garbage, feces
http://www.kentucky.com/2012/04/24/2162665/lexington-woman-charged-after.html
A Lexington woman has pleaded not guilty to neglect after her disabled brother was found last week in a home where trash and human waste had piled up.

2.         KENTUCKY (Lexington), United Press International, April 24, 2012
Disabled Kentucky man found in squalid home
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2012/04/24/Disabled-Kentucky-man-found-in-squalid-home/UPI-37871335292807/
A Kentucky woman faced charges of felony neglect Tuesday after her disabled brother was found fending for himself in their trash-filled home, officials said.

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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 – Thursday, April 19, 2012

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!

Have you submitted your video clip for NCEA’s WEAAD video montage?  There’s still time (deadline is 4/27/12)!  To learn more:  http://www.centeronelderabuse.org/elder_abuse_video_campaign.asp 

Check out the recent submissions at:  http://www.youtube.com/playlist?  list=PLCD7C8A93AE73D12B&feature=plcp  (Thanks to CA, NY, AL and KY for showing us all how to do it!)

 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 (Murrieta), Press-Enterprise, April 16, 2012
Real Estate: Fraud case focuses on victims
http://www.pe.com/local-news/local-news-headlines/20120416-real-estate-fraud-case-focuses-on-victims.ece
6 people who were arrested in 2009 on 249 felony charges of securities fraud, grand theft, elder abuse and corporate identity theft have their day in court. They are accused of running a $142 million mortgage and securities fraud that prompted more than 200 Riverside County home foreclosures.

2.         CALIFORNIA (Oakland), Mercury News, April 18, 2012
North Oakland Senior Center hosts April 28 forum for elderly and their caregivers
http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_20428156/north-oakland-senior-center-hosts-april-28-forum
Information and advice for elderly people and their caregivers about planning for the future will be available at a free event April 28 at the North Oakland Senior Center.

3.         CALIFORNIA (Riverside), Press-Enterprise, April 17, 2012
RIVERSIDE: Unmaking of a bad actor
http://www.pe.com/local-news/columns/dan-bernstein-headlines/20120417-riverside-unmaking-of-a-bad-actor.ece
Det. Brian Money went undercover to stop a string of financial elder abuse cases.

4.         CALIFORNIA (San Bruno), Global Nation Inquirer, April 19, 2012
California community unites to protect elderly
http://globalnation.inquirer.net/33941/california-community-unites-to-protect-elderly
San Mateo Supervisor Adrienne Tissier is leading the call to action to protect the elderly through policy, engagement and education.

5.         CALIFORNIA (San Diego), Examiner, April 18, 2012
California investigators allegedly took bribes & ignored elder abuse
http://www.examiner.com/article/california-investigators-allegedly-took-bribes-ignored-elder-abuse
San Diego County investigators allegedly took bribes to ignore violations in residential care facilities.  San Bernardino County investigators allowed abuse to continue for over a year, according to their own records.

6.         HAWAII (Oahu), Metro Oahu, April 19, 2012
Be Akamai – Attend Money Smart Week Events at Hawaii State Library
http://metrooahu.hawaiinewsnow.com/news/business/91142-be-akamai-attend-money-smart-week-events-hawaii-state-library
The Hawaii State Library will offer three free events during Money Smart Week (April 21-28), including “Four Legal Tools to Protect Yourself from Elder Abuse, Long-Term Care Expenses and Taxes.”

7.         MAINE (Bangor), Bangor Daily News, April 19, 2012
How health practitioners can help lock up scammers targeting the elderly
http://bangordailynews.com/2012/04/19/health/how-health-practitioners-can-help-lock-up-scammers-targeting-the-elderly/?ref=latest
Maine’s Office of Securities, in partnership with the University of New England’s Geriatric Education Center and its Center for Community and Public Health, is training health care professionals to identify and assist seniors who may be victims of financial exploitation, as well as older adults particularly susceptible to this kind of increasingly prevalent abuse.

8.         MINNESOTA (St. Paul), Albert Lea Tribune, April 19, 2012
New law protects children, vulnerable adults
http://www.albertleatribune.com/2012/04/19/new-law/
A bill aimed at protecting children and vulnerable adults was recently signed into law by Governor Mark Dayton. The bill makes it a felony to intentionally neglect vulnerable adults or abusively restrain children.

9.         MISSISSIPPI (Lincoln County), Lincoln County.wlbt.com, April 19, 2012
Four caregivers sentenced for starting nursing home fight
http://lincolncounty.wlbt.com/news/crime/59057-four-caregivers-sentenced-starting-nursing-home-fight
Four Brookhaven women have been sentenced on charges of conspiracy to commit abuse of a vulnerable person. The four women, who were certified nurse’s assistants at the Lincoln Residential Center in Brookhaven, devised a plan to have one resident at the facility fight another as discipline, according to Attorney General Jim Hood.

10.         NORTH CAROLINA (Greensboro), My Fox 8, April 16, 2012
Woman says mom abused in nursing home
http://myfox8.com/2012/04/16/woman-says-mom-abused-in-nursing-home/
Greensboro Police are investigating a case of alleged elder abuse at Maple Grove Health and Rehabilitation Center. The alleged victim’s daughter made the report after nursing home staff told her that her mother had taken a blow to the head.

11.         OKLAHOMA (Oklahoma City), News OK, April 18, 2012
Employees accused of abuse fired from Oklahoma City nursing home
http://newsok.com/employees-accused-of-abuse-fired-from-oklahoma-city-nursing-home/article/3667692
Quail Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has fired employees accused of abusing a 96-year-old patient with dementia, according to a statement issued Wednesday. The nursing assistants are accused of abuse after being caught on a camera hidden by the victim's family.

12.         OKLAHOMA (Oklahoma City), News OK, April 17, 2012
Oklahoma City police say 2 nursing assistants caught on camera abusing 96-year-old with dementia
http://newsok.com/oklahoma-city-police-say-2-nursing-assistants-caught-on-camera-abusing-96-year-old-with-dementia/article/3667270
A nursing home employee shoved latex gloves into a 96-year-old woman's mouth and forcefully held them there while a co-worker looked on, a video obtained by the Oklahoma City police shows.

13.         OKLAHOMA (Oklahoma City), News 9, April 17, 2012
OKC Women Accused Of Abusing Nursing Home Patient
http://www.news9.com/story/17517022/okc-women-accused-of-abusing-nursing-home-patient
Police arrested two women for abusing a 96-year-old patient at a Northwest Oklahoma City nursing home. The abuse was all caught on video. The police report states the family placed a hidden camera in their loved one's room about a year ago.

14.         OKLAHOMA (Oklahoma City), News 9, April 17, 2012
Two Nursing Home Caretakers Arrested After Camera Captures Abuse
http://www.news9.com/story/17519674/two-nursing-home-caretakers-arrested-after-camera-captures-abuse
Police arrested two women for abusing a 96-year-old woman at a metro nursing home. Family members of the elderly woman suspected that workers were stealing from her, but they needed to prove it. So, they installed a hidden camera in her room.

15.         WASHINGTON (Bremerton), Central Kitsap Reporter, April 19, 2012
Alleged elder abuse starts investigation at Bremerton nursing home
http://www.centralkitsapreporter.com/news/148151005.html
A worker at a local retirement community last week reported a fellow employee to police out of fear for resident safety, after allegedly witnessing physical abuse that included covering the mouths and noses of 90-year-olds to stop them from speaking.

16.         INTERNATIONAL (Toronto, Canada), 570 News, April 19, 2012
Arrests made in case of elder abuse at local long-term care facility
http://www.570news.com/news/local/article/353309--arrests-made-in-case-of-elder-abuse-at-local-long-term-care-facility
Two Toronto-area residents have been charged in what Regional Police are calling a case of elder abuse. Police allege a woman posed as a registered nurse and worked with an accomplice. The pair now faces various charges, including fraud over $5000, personation, common nuisance endangering life and conspiracy.

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ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILTIES

17.         GEORGIA (Gwinnet County), Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Police, defense lawyer square off about woman accused of exploiting disabled
http://www.ajc.com/news/gwinnett/police-defense-lawyer-square-1419179.html
A woman is charged with theft for allegedly using about $10,000 from her business account to pay for personal expenses like a luxury car and a credit card bill. She is also charged with exploitation of a disabled adult and six charges of elder abuse for turning off the water at one of her homes on Sydney Pond Circle for a week. Police said more charges could be forthcoming.

18.         INTERNATIONAL (Lancashire, United Kingdom), April 18, 2012
Family ‘exploited homeless people’
http://www.lep.co.uk/news/family-exploited-homeless-people-1-4459002
A family living on travelers’ sites allegedly forced some of "the most vulnerable" people in society to work for them, verbally abusing and beating their victims, a court has heard.

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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

·         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

●    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.

●    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, April 12, 2012

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! 

63 days until World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD June 15, 2012)!

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, Ocala.com, April 9, 2012
Few regulations for businesses caring for elderly
http://www.ocala.com/article/20120409/ARTICLES/120409683
This article covers the nationwide lack of oversight of elderly care. Mary Twomey, co-director of the National Center on Elder Abuse, comments on the need for training, background checks, and the creation of a system that holds workers accountable for the well-being of those they care for.

2.         CALIFORNIA (El Cajon), The Republic, April 12, 2012
Woman who stole thousands from Pearl Harbor survivor sentenced in San Diego County
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/c8f6136e189e4859b85bf46db57abe0e/CA--Veteran-Elder-Abuse/
A caretaker faces three years in jail for stealing thousands of dollars from a Pearl Harbor survivor, who was living in filthy conditions in his San Diego County home. The woman was the caretaker for 93-year-old Arnold Bauer, who had dementia and prostate cancer. Prosecutors say she wrote checks totaling more than $7,000 on his account.

3.         CALIFORNIA (Murrieta), ABC Local, April 12, 2012
Man allegedly bound, beat elderly mother in Murrieta
http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/local/inland_empire&id=8617678
A man has been charged with attempted murder, kidnapping, false imprisonment and elder abuse after binding his mother to a chair, beating her and cutting the tube to her oxygen tank.

4.         CALIFORNIA (Murrieta), The Press-Enterprise, April 12, 2012
MURRIETA: Not guilty plea in elder abuse case
http://www.pe.com/local-news/riverside-county/murrieta/murrieta-headlines-index/20120411-murrieta-not-guilty-plea-in-elder-abuse-case.ece
Gregory A. Cornelius, 46, is charged with attempted murder, elder abuse and false imprisonment, Riverside County court records show. His bail was set at more than $1 million.

5.         CALIFORNIA (Murrieta), Murrieta Patch, April 10, 2012
Man Attempts to Kill Mother, Self
http://murrieta.patch.com/articles/man-attempts-to-kill-mother-self
A family disturbance Sunday afternoon resulted in the arrest of Murrieta resident Gregory Cornelius, with charges including attempted murder and elder abuse.

6.         CALIFORNIA (Palos Verdes Estates), CBS Local, April 10, 2012
Officials Investigate Palos Verdes Estates Heiress’ Big Ticket Donation as Possible Elder Abuse
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2012/04/10/officials-investigate-palos-verdes-estates-heiress-big-ticket-donation-as-possible-elder-abuse/
An elderly, housebound Palos Verdes Estates heiress’s large donation to a charity connected to the Kabbalah Centre is being investigated as possible elder abuse. The woman’s longtime money manager is the focus of the probe. According to records, he sold the woman a Beverly Hills property at a $300,000 profit and is overseeing construction on that home.

7.         CALIFORNIA (Palos Verdes Estates), San Diego Daily Transcript, April 10, 2012
LA County to probe possible elder abuse of heiress
http://www.sddt.com/News/article.cfm?SourceCode=20120410ce&_t=LA+County+to+probe+possible+elder+abuse+of+heiress
Los Angeles County will investigate whether an heiress has been exploited after her money manager arranged a $600,000 donation to a charity run by his spiritual group.

8.         CALIFORNIA (Palos Verdes Estates), Los Angeles Times, April 10, 2012
L.A. County looks into possible financial exploitation of heiress
http://articles.latimes.com/2012/apr/10/local/la-me-larkin-20120410
Los Angeles County officials said Monday that they were opening an investigation into possible financial exploitation of a housebound Palos Verdes Estates heiress by her money manager.

9.         CALIFORNIA (Placerville), Sacramento Bee, April 11, 2012
Two nurses plead not guilty in Placerville elder abuse case
http://www.sacbee.com/2012/04/11/4404963/two-nurses-plead-not-guilty-in.html
Two nurses who worked at the El Dorado Care Center pleaded not guilty this week to felony elder abuse charges in connection with the March 2008 death of 77-year-old Johnnie Esco. The state attorney general claims that their negligent care contributed to the alleged victim’s suffering and death.

10.       CALIFORNIA (Placerville), SF Gate, April 10, 2012
2 nursing home workers plead not guilty to abuse
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2012/04/10/state/n140138D68.DTL
Two El Dorado County nursing home employees accused of neglecting a patient, who later died, have pleaded not guilty to felony elder abuse charges.

11.       CALIFORNIA (Placerville), United Press International, April 11, 2012
Lawyer downplays Calif. elder abuse case
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2012/04/11/Lawyer-downplays-Calif-elder-abuse-case/UPI-59331334175142/
A lawyers for a California nursing home employee said that state investigators had found little evidence in their prove of the 2008 death of a patient.

12.       CALIFORNIA (Pleasanton), Pleasanton Weekly, April 12, 2012
County-sponsored forum will offer information on aging
http://www.pleasantonweekly.com/news/show_story.php?id=9045
The public is invited to a special forum in Oakland April 28 that is being held to inform family members and friends about how to best plan and care for an aging parent or loved one. Topics will include elder abuse/neglect of finances, guardianship, and advanced directives for medical care.

13.       KANSAS (Kansas City), Midwest Democracy, April 12, 2012
Critics wonder about oversight of nursing homes in Kansas
http://midwestdemocracy.com/articles/critics-wonder-about-nursing-home-oversight-in-kansas/
When it comes to providing sufficient nursing staff, preventing bedsores or even doing basic housekeeping, Kansas nursing homes rank among the worst in the nation.

14.       NEVADA (Las Vegas), Fox 5 Vegas, April 10, 2012
Vegas assisted living owner sentenced for neglect
http://www.fox5vegas.com/story/17378024/vegas-assisted-living-owner-sentenced-for-neglect
The owner of a Las Vegas assisted living home was sentenced Tuesday in connection to elder care abuse stemming from the forging of medication documents and faulty toileting.

15.       NEVADA (Las Vegas), Las Vegas Sun, April 10, 2012
Owner of Las Vegas group home sentenced in neglect of residents
http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2012/apr/10/owner-las-vegas-group-home-owner-sentenced-neglect/
The owner of a Las Vegas group home that cared for the elderly and disabled has been found guilty of three gross misdemeanor offenses for neglect of duty in willful disregard of safety of persons. The former owner was ordered to perform 120 hours of community service, pay a $1,000 fine and she is prohibited from ownership or having any connection with group homes.

16.       OHIO (Columbus), Dispatch.com, April 12, 2012
Nursing-home payments tied to satisfied residents
http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2012/04/12/nursing-home-payments-tied-to-satisfied-residents.html
Ohio has rated nursing homes for years, but under recent changes in state law, Ohio nursing homes must show they are providing quality care to residents or lose about 10 percent of their Medicaid funding. 

17.       OHIO (Toledo), Toledo Blade, April 10, 2012
Toledo man charged in nursing home thefts
http://www.toledoblade.com/Police-Fire/2012/04/10/Toledo-man-charged-in-nursing-home-thefts.html
A Toledo man charged with posing as a maintenance worker and stealing from medical buildings and nursing homes was indicted by a Lucas County grand jury Tuesday. The suspect was charged with three counts of burglary. He faces up to 24 years in prison if convicted.

18.       RHODE ISLAND (Providence), Providence Journal, April 10, 2012
Warwick nursing home to close after years of care lapses
http://news.providencejournal.com/breaking-news/2012/04/warwick-nursing.html
Pawtuxet Village Care and Rehabilitation Center, a Warwick nursing home, has agreed to shut its doors after determining that the home's persistent quality problems could not be fixed.

19.       SOUTH CAROLINA (Charleston), Post and Courier, April 12, 2012
North Charleston police raid assisted living group home, arrest director
http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20120412/UNKNOWN/120419739&slId=2
North Charleston police this morning arrested a Fairhavens Manor director during a raid of the 14-bed assisted living group home for the elderly and disabled. She is accused of neglecting residents, resulting in bodily harm, in connection with an April 5 incident.

20.       INTERNATIONAL (Ireland, United Kingdom), Irish Times
Health Board
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/health/2012/0410/1224314561010.html
The Bray Women’s Refuge is holding a seminar on Elder Abuse as a Domestic Violence Issue on Wednesday, April 18th from 9am to 4pm in the Wilton (formerly Ramada) Hotel

21.       INTERNATIONAL (Warwickshire County, United Kingdom), Leamingtom Courier, April 12, 2012
Elderly at risk from financial abuse
http://www.leamingtoncourier.co.uk/news/local/elderly-at-risk-from-financial-abuse-1-3711871#
The number of financial elder abuse cases reported to Social Services grew by almost 9% between 2010 to 2011 and Warwickshire County Council says the cases they learn about, including a man being left with just £1 a day to survive, are only the ‘tip of the iceberg’.

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ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES 

1.         OHIO (Hamilton), Journal News, April 11, 2012
Hamilton police reports
http://www.journal-news.com/news/crime/hamilton-police-reports-1358436.html
Adult Protective Services told police that a resident

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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 

·         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 

●    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.

●    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

Like us on Facebook!

NCEA Newsfeed – Monday, April 9, 2012

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, Wall Street Journal, April 7, 2012
Financial Scammers Prey on Seniors
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304023504577319772389414692.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
This article gives an overview on financial elder abuse in the United States and offers several tips to help adult children protect their parents from financial exploitation.

2.         NATIONAL, Star Tribune, April 7, 2012
Humphrey defends seniors in new D.C. role
http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/146499315.html
Hubert Humphrey III of Minnesota, who was chosen to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s new Office of Older Americans, has been traveling from sea to shining sea in an effort to fortify the nation’s protective laws for seniors.

3.         FLORIDA (Gainesville), Gainesville.com, April 7, 2012
Caregiver misgivings: Who are we letting in?
http://www.gainesville.com/article/20120407/ARTICLES/120409671/-1/entertainment?Title=Caregiver-misgivings-Who-are-we-letting-in-
This article warns readers of the weaknesses of Florida’s laws protecting vulnerable adults from abuse by their caregivers.

4.         FLORIDA (Tallahassee), Sacramento Bee, April 9, 2012 (Opinion)
Florida Nursing Homes Suffer Biggest National Medicare Cut From New Federal Tax Law
http://www.sacbee.com/2012/04/09/4401001/florida-nursing-homes-suffer-biggest.html
Florida's skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) suffered a $60.5 million Medicare cut resulting from so-called "bad debt" provisions included in the recently-passed Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012, according to a new study from Avalere Health.

5.         MASSACHUSETTS (Woburn), Wicked Local, April 6, 2012
Savvy seniors’ guide to avoiding financial scams
http://www.wickedlocal.com/woburn/news/lifestyle/seniors/x826296508/Savvy-seniors-guide-to-avoiding-financial-scams#axzz1rakoxA6m
This article cites the National Council on Aging and the Women’s Institute for a Secure Retirement and gives seniors tips to protect their finances from potential wrong-doers.

6.         MINNESOTA (St. Paul), Star Tribune, April 6, 2012
Minnesota Legislature approves tougher elder-abuse bill
http://www.startribune.com/politics/statelocal/146375165.html
Minnesota lawmakers gave final approval Thursday to a measure that would, for the first time, punish abusive caregivers with prison time and significant fines if they severely neglect elderly and vulnerable adults. Minnesota is one of five states that has treated such crimes as misdemeanors with little or no jail time and minimal fines.

7.         MINNESOTA (St. Paul), KIMT.com, April 6, 2012
Elder, Child Abuse Bill Passes
http://www.kimt.com/content/localnews/story/Elder-Child-Abuse-Bill-Passes/pf-J5rc4DUmenf-fKKBmCw.cspx
Minnesota lawmakers have approved new legislation that would punish abusive caregivers and protect vulnerable adults and children.

8.         MINNESOTA (St. Paul), The Bemidji Pioneer, April 6, 2012
Minn. Legislature toughens elder abuse penalties
http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/event/article/id/100038650/group/homepage/
The Legislature has sent Gov. Mark Dayton a bill to punish caregivers with prison time and fines if they're convicted of severely neglecting elderly patients or vulnerable adults.

9.         MISSISSIPPI (Meridian), WTOK.com, April 5, 2012
Forgery Arrest Sheds Light on Elder Abuse
http://www.wtok.com/news/headlines/Forgery_Arrest_Sheds_Light_on_Elder_Abuse_146359925.html?ref=925
A 58-year-old man is charged with 16 counts of forgery, all connected to an elderly relative he was taking care of.

10.       NEW HAMPSHIRE (Concord), Sentinel Source, April 6, 2012
Court rules on fees
http://www.sentinelsource.com/news/local/court-rules-on-fees/article_58de58db-7206-5a7e-87b3-7451bad61892.html
In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court upheld a lower court’s decision to deny Daniel A. Eaton’s attempt to recoup legal fees in a guardianship case involving his mother and two brothers.

11.       NORTH CAROLINA (Raleigh), JD News, April 9, 2012
STHL meeting focus on elder abuse, aging
http://www.jdnews.com/articles/perdue-102540-gov-abuse.html
Governor Bev Perdue of North Carolina encouraged members of the Senior Tar Heel Legislature to make a difference by becoming familiar with aging issues and advocating for vulnerable individuals. She specifically identified elder abuse as a topic to keep on the minds of state legislators.

12.       TEXAS (San Antonio), KSAT, April 6, 2012
Victim’s family fears credit card abuse case not over
http://www.ksat.com/news/Victim-s-family-fears-credit-card-abuse-case-not-over/-/478452/10276260/-/10vmwdoz/-/
A San Antonio man has been arrested on charges of credit card abuse, exploitation of the elderly and fraudulent use of identification after taking advantage of his elderly sister. The suspect’s brother fears that the suspect wove such a complex web of fraud, that it will take a long time to track down and undo all the damage he’s done.

13.       VIRGINIA (Suffolk), WAVY-TV 10, April 6, 2012
Victim critical in nursing home assault
http://www.wavy.com/dpp/news/local_news/suffolk/1-in-custody-after-nursing-home-assault
A 42-year-old man has been charged with aggravated malicious wounding after police say he attacked an elderly resident at a nursing home Thursday evening.

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ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES

1.         MINNESOTA (Dakota County), Southwest Review News, April 9, 2012
Caretaker repays swindled patients
http://www.southwestreviewnews.com/main.asp?SectionID=62&SubSectionID=275&ArticleID=7477
A former Circle Pines caretaker was sentenced to 60 days in jail and a $300 fine March 30 in a case of assistance gone wrong. She stole $63,000 from two nursing home residents over a two-year period. The woman voluntarily fulfilled a restitution requirement prior to sentencing.

2.         OKLAHOMA (Oklahoma City), News on 6, April 6, 2012
Beggs Caregiver Charged With Coercing Money from Disabled Patients
http://www.newson6.com/story/17354057/beggs-caregiver-charged-with-coercing-money-from-disabled-patien
A Beggs caregiver, who investigators said coerced money from her developmentally disabled patients, was charged Thursday in Okmulgee County District Court following an investigation by the Oklahoma Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. If convicted, the suspect could face up to 10 years in prison and/or a fine of $10,000 for each count of financial exploitation.

3.         OKLAHOMA (Beggs), KTUL.com, April 6, 2012
Caregiver Charged With Financial Exploitation
http://www.ktul.com/story/17353782/caregiver-charged-with-financial-exploitation
A Beggs woman could face prison time if convicted of allegations that she coerced money from developmentally disabled patients.

4.         VIRGINIA (Richmond), The News & Advance, April 6, 2012
Report shows privately run training centers also have cases of abuse
http://www2.newsadvance.com/news/2012/apr/06/report-shows-privately-run-training-centers-also-h-ar-1824895/
Virginia’s mental-health training centers are not the only places where residents are abused or neglected — privately operated facilities have similar problems, according to Adult Protective Services’ 2011 report.

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Upcoming Events:

·         Interested in keeping up with Adult Protective Services news, events and hot topics? Join the APS listserv!

o   To sign-up for the listserv, send an email with your name, title, and agency to napsrc@apsnetwork.org

·         2012 Florida Conference on Aging (August 20-22, 2012)

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

·         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

·         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.

·         2012 NAPSA Conference: Ending Adult Abuse: On the Horizon? (October 16-18)

o   This event in Phoenix, Arizona will be followed by the 3rd Annual Elder Financial Exploitation Summit on October 19, 2012.  

o   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)

o   Guest speakers to include Paul Greenwood, San Diego County Deputy District Attorney, Bob Nichols, Retired Marin County Deputy District Attorney, and many more

o   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

Like us on Facebook!

NCEA Newsfeed – Thursday, April 5, 2012

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, The Hill, April 5, 2012
Senior Strategic Policy Advisor, AARP Public Policy Institute – Consumer Financial Security
http://thehill.com/resources/classifieds/employer/219989-senior-strategic-policy-advisor-aarp-public-policy-institute-consumer-financial-security-
The AARP Public Policy Institute (“PPI”) is looking for a talented expert to identify policy challenges and solutions in the areas of financial services generally, elder financial abuse and fraud, elder law, debt and credit, investor protection, credit reporting, financial literacy and other financial and consumer issues

2.         ARIZONA (Phoenix), Tucson Citizen, April 3, 2012
New law alters attorneys’ pay in adult abuse cases
http://tucsoncitizen.com/arizona-news/2012/04/03/new-law-alters-attorneys-pay-in-adult-abuse-cases/
Governor Jan Brewer signed a bill into law Tuesday that changes the way attorneys are paid in cases involving adult abuse or neglect.

3.         CALIFORNIA (Marin County), Marin Independent Journal, April 3, 2012
Experts tell seniors in San Rafael how to avoid being victims of fraud
http://www.marinij.com/sanrafael/ci_20319494/experts-tell-seniors-san-rafael-how-avoid-being
Local experts gathered a crowd of over two dozen seniors to educate them about how to protect themselves against elder financial exploitation.

4.         CALIFORNIA (Stanislaus County), Modesto Bee, April 2, 2012
Victim shoots son in elder abuse case
http://www.modbee.com/2012/04/02/2141132/victim-shoots-son-in-elder-abuse.html
A Stanislaus County man faces charges of elder abuse, but first must recover from a gunshot wound inflicted by his alleged victim. The 88-year-old man called police to report that he was being physically, financially and emotionally abused by his 52-year-old son. His son left the scene, but when he returned and began verbally and physically assaulting his father, the victim shot his son in the arm with a .22 caliber gun.

5.         FLORIDA (St. Augustine), Historic City News, April 5, 2012
Gruner charged with multiple elder abuse crimes
http://www.historiccity.com/2012/staugustine/news/florida/gruner-charged-with-multiple-elder-abuse-crimes-25032
US Marshal Service took 38 year-old James David Gruner into custody under outstanding warrants alleging exploitation of the elderly from both St Johns and Putnam Counties. Gruner allegedly accepted money from several elderly neighbors to perform various jobs, left uncompleted. At least 21 cases have been reported, and St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office is asking additional victims to come forward.

6.         GEORGIA (Rome), Federal Bureau of Investigation, April 3, 2012
Atlanta Man Convicted of Billing $32.9 Million for Worthless Services While Operating “Horrendous” Nursing Homes
http://www.fbi.gov/atlanta/press-releases/2012/atlanta-man-convicted-of-billing-32.9-million-for-worthless-services-while-operating-horrendous-nursing-homes
An Atlanta man has been convicted on charges of conspiring with his wife to defraud the Medicare and Medicaid programs by billing them for “worthless services” in the operation of three deficient nursing homes between July 2004 and September 2007.

7.         KENTUCKY (Hardin County), SurfKY, April 4, 2012
Hardin County Kentucky Women Sentenced for Elder Exploitation
http://surfky.com/index.php/hopkinsville/235-statewide-kentucky-news/12990-hardin-county-kentucky-women-sentenced-for-elder-exploitation
Attorney General Jack Conway and his Office of Special Prosecutions today announced the sentencing of two Hardin County women in connection with the financial exploitation of an elderly Clinton County resident. Full restitution of $118,000 was also collected from 74-year-old Hazel F. Martin and 63-year-old Iris Hodge, both of Radcliff, Ky., as per their guilty pleas.

8.         NEW YORK (New York City), Reuters, April 4, 2012
Settlement Reached in Brooke Astor Estate, Millions to Charity
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/04/04/tagblogsfindlawcom2012-lawandlife-idUS178499177920120404
After a five-year battle at the probate courts, Brooke Astor’s estate has finally been resolved, with a significant amount going to philanthropy. The grueling five years were plagued with allegations of elderly abuse, fraud and deceipt.

9.         NEW YORK (Staten Island), SILive.com, April 5, 2012
Staten Island forum will focus on elder abuse
http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2012/04/staten_island_forum_will_focus.html
Elder abuse will be the focus of the Staten Island Inter-Agency Council's (SIIAC) educational forum April 19 for senior citizens and senior service providers.

10.       OREGON (Portland), KGW, April 4, 2012
Elder Financial Abuse on the Rise
http://www.kgw.com/news/business/Elder-Financial-Abuse-on-the-Rise-146028635.html
Experts in the field of elder abuse and aging brainstormed at a workshop on Tuesday about possible solutions. A director of the Oregon Department of Human Services claims that financial abuse is the number one issue of abuse affecting our older population, both in Oregon and across the Country.  

11.       OREGON (Salem), Oregon Live, April 5, 2012
Two upcoming public meetings with state Sen. Mark Hass
http://www.oregonlive.com/beaverton/index.ssf/2012/04/two_upcoming_public_meetings_w.html
State Sen. Mark Hass, D-Beaverton, will hold two upcoming meetings, one in a more informal setting and another to discuss elder abuse laws. Hass will be joined by state Rep. Tobias Read, D-Beaverton, to talk about elder abuse issues and recent laws that help protect elders better

12.       PENNSYLVANIA (Harrisburg), Abc27, April 2, 2012
Officials warn elderly of potential power-of-attorney abuse
http://www.abc27.com/story/17314574/officials-warn-elderly-of-potential-power-of-attorney-abuse
Investigators say a New Cumberland man entrusted by his great aunt to take care of her finances stole close to $400,000 from her pension and Social Security checks. Dauphin County District Attorney Ed Marisco takes this case as an opportunity to warn seniors about the potential of abuse in power-of-attorney situations.

13.       TEXAS (San Antonio), KSAT, April 3, 2012
Nursing home workers allege abuse, sue SA facility
http://www.ksat.com/news/Nursing-home-workers-allege-abuse-sue-SA-facility/-/478452/10132044/-/i0e39o/-/
Two nursing home workers are suing their former employer, claiming they were fired for reporting abuse at the facility.

14.       UTAH (Salt Lake City), Utah Pulse, April 2, 2012
Bank of American Fork Named One of the West’s Most Innovative Community Banks
http://utahpulse.com/bookmark/18084127-Bank-of-American-Fork-Named-One-of-the-West-s-Most-Innovative-Community-Banks
Utah’s largest community bank was honored for its new AccountSmart Tools for Seniors product, which helps senior citizens avoid financial exploitation.

15.       INTERNATIONAL (Cornwall, Canada), Standard Freeholder, April 3, 2012
Stopping elder abuse
http://www.standard-freeholder.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3522771
An independent city pharmacy has re-launched its name and mandate with a focus on preventing elder abuse. The Medical Arts Pharmacy has formed a new partnership with other health-care providers, combining their efforts to ensure seniors don’t become victims of fraud, theft, neglect or assault.

16.       INTERNATIONAL (Whitecourt, Canada), Whitecourt Star, April 3, 2012
Elder abuse can happen
http://www.whitecourtstar.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3523940
In light of the recent arrest of a woman for stealing over $100,000 from an elderly woman, this article warns that elder financial abuse can happen to anyone. The author provides several tips to prevent and stop this abuse.

17.       INTERNATIONAL (London, United Kingdom), Unreality Primetime, April 5, 2012
Emmerdale star John Middleton is glad that the show is “exposing” the issue of elder abuse
http://primetime.unrealitytv.co.uk/emmerdale-star-john-middleton-is-glad-that-the-show-is-exposing-the-issue-of-elder-abuse/
An actor in a popular soap opera is glad that a story arc in the show is bringing attention to the issue of elder abuse.

18.       INTERNATIONAL (South Wales, United Kingdom), This is South Wales, April 2, 2012
Charity warns of abuse suffered by the elderly
http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/Charity-warns-abuse-suffered-elderly/story-15693613-detail/story.html
Age Cymru is asking people to support its campaign to introduce a law protecting adults from abuse. The Rule Out Abuse charter calls for a legal duty to be placed on public bodies –– including local authorities –– to investigate cases of abuse or potential abuse reported to them.

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#.         INTERNATIONAL (Christchurch, New Zealand), New Zealand Herald, April 4, 2012
Nurse who sexually abused residents ‘should be named’
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10796734
A former nurse found guilty of sexually abusing residents at former Christchurch institution Templeton should be named to protect the public, the Nursing Council says.

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Upcoming Events:

·         Interested in keeping up with Adult Protective Services news, events and hot topics? Join the APS listserv!

o   To sign-up for the listserv, send an email with your name, title, and agency to napsrc@apsnetwork.org

·         2012 Florida Conference on Aging (August 20-22, 2012)

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

·         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

·         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.

·         2012 NAPSA Conference: Ending Adult Abuse: On the Horizon? (October 16-18)

o   This event in Phoenix, Arizona will be followed by the 3^rd Annual Elder Financial Exploitation Summit on October 19, 2012.  

o   Email info@apsnetwork.org for more information

●   Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving, 25^th 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)

o   Guest speakers to include Paul Greenwood, San Diego County Deputy District Attorney, Bob Nichols, Retired Marin County Deputy District Attorney, and many more

o   More information coming soon

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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!

Upcoming Events:

·         Interested in keeping up with Adult Protective Services news, events and hot topics? Join the APS listserv!

o   To sign-up for the listserv, send an email with your name, title, and agency to napsrc@apsnetwork.org

·         2012 Florida Conference on Aging (August 20-22, 2012)

o   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

o   http://www.fcoa.org/FCOA%20Sponsor%20Brochure%202012%20FINAL.pdf

·         2012 NAPSA Conference: Ending Adult Abuse: On the Horizon? (October 16-18)

o   This event in Phoenix, Arizona will be followed by the 3^rd Annual Elder Financial Exploitation Summit on October 19, 2012.  

o   Email info@apsnetwork.org for more information

·         CDAA 2012 National Elder Abuse Symposium (December 4-7, 2012)

o   Guest speakers to include Paul Greenwood, San Diego County Deputy District Attorney, Bob Nichols, Retired Marin County Deputy District Attorney, and many more

o   More information coming soon

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ELDER ABUSE NEWSFEED

1.         CALIFORNIA (Marin County), Marin Independent Journal, March 31, 2012
Talk on ‘debit or credit’ featured at Marin elder abuse task force meeting
http://www.marinij.com/sanrafael/ci_20290694/talk-debit-or-credit-featured-at-marin-elder
A free forum, "Debit or Credit? What's the Difference?" will be held Wednesday at the Division of Aging and Adult Services office, 10 N. San Pedro Road, Room 1018. The forum, sponsored by the Marin County Commission on Aging's Elder Abuse Prevention Task Force, will feature a talk by Angela Perry, uniform security agent and investment adviser.

2.         CALIFORNIA (Sacramento), News 10, March 29, 2012
Sacramento detectives look for other victims of parking lot scam
http://www.news10.net/news/article/186980/2/Detectives-look-for-other-victims-of-parking-lot-scam?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Cbc%7Clarge
Sacramento law authorities have two women in custody for allegedly scamming a 70-year-old woman out of money and beating her. Elder abuse investigators want to know if anyone else has been targeted by the two suspects.

3.         FLORIDA (Tallahassee), Herald-Tribune, April 1, 2012
ALF eviction fairness needed
http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20120401/COLUMNIST/304019994/-1/sports?Title=Guest-ALF-eviction-fairness-needed
The 2012 annual session of the Florida Legislature concluded without the passage of legislation protecting the residents of assisted-living facilities against arbitrary evictions.

4.         GEORGIA (Hamilton County), March 30, 2012
New Charges in Elder Abuse Case
http://www.newschannel9.com/news/top-stories/stories/vid_123.shtml
The husband of a woman charged with elder financial abuse has been arrested for allegedly conspiring with his wife to steal over $600,000 from a relative living in an assisted living home.

5.         IDAHO (Twin Falls), Magic Valley Time-News, March 30, 2012
No Clownin’ Matter
http://magicvalley.com/news/local/twin-falls/no-clownin-matter/article_b69a4225-eccd-5ce0-a214-70c5558b7c3b.html
The Better Business Bureau handed out prizes to some of the 250 participants of the 2012 Scam Jam, Elder Fraud and Financial Abuse Conference Thursday at the College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls.

6.         ILLINOIS (Quincy), Whig.com, April 2, 2012
Quincy woman, 67, gets probation for financially exploiting stepmother
http://www.whig.com/story/17313722/quincy-woman-67-gets-probation-for-financially-exploiting-stepmother
A Quincy woman found guilty of financially exploiting her stepmother was ordered Monday to pay $32,266 in restitution and serve four years probation.

7.         INDIANA (Plymouth), The Indy Channel, March 30, 2012
Man Accused Of Leaving Wife Lying On Floor For 30 Days
http://www.theindychannel.com/news/30802192/detail.html
A northern Indiana man faces two counts of felony neglect of a dependent after he told authorities he left his wife lying on the floor for 30 days.

8.         INDIANA (Plymouth), Local 12, March 30, 2012
Man Allegedly Left Wife Lying on Floor For 30 Days
http://www.local12.com/mostpopular/story/Man-Allegedly-Left-Wife-Lying-on-Floor-For-30-Days/Yuebl5JpWkmBn773UgKJQA.cspx
A northern Indiana man faces two counts of felony neglect of a dependent after he allegedly told authorities he left his wife lying on the floor for 30 days. A police officer and an Adult Protective Services worker found Mary Ann Scheuer on March 21 severely dehydrated and with an infected elbow and ulcers and sores on her back, buttocks and left breast.

9.         INDIANA (Plymouth), Daily Mail, March 30, 2012
Disabled woman found starving and covered in ulcers after her husband left her lying on the floor for THIRTY days
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2122819/Disabled-woman-starving-covered-ulcers-husband-left-lying-floor-THIRTY-days.html
A husband is accused of leaving his mentally disabled wife lying on the floor for 30 days and depriving her of food, water and necessary medical care.

10.       IOWA (Elk Horn), Radio Iowa, March 30, 2012
Elk Horn nursing home worker accused of taking nude picture of resident
http://www.radioiowa.com/2012/03/30/elk-horn-nursing-home-worker-accused-of-taking-nude-picture-of-resident/
An Atlantic woman allegedly took an inappropriate picture of a bathing 78-year-old female resident and forwarded it to a coworker.

11.       MINNESOTA (Circle Pines), KSTP, March 30, 2012
Circle Pines Woman Sentenced for Stealing from Nursing Home Residents
http://kstp.com/article/stories/s2561910.shtml
A 43-year-old woman who pled guilty to four counts of Financial Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult was sentenced today to 60 days in jail, five years of probation, and ordered to pay a $300 fine. The woman had taken $62,994.80 from two patients at a nursing home.

12.       MINNESOTA (Dakota County), March 30, 2012
Woman Sentenced to 60 days in Jail for South St. Paul Nursing Home Heist
http://invergroveheights.patch.com/articles/woman-sentenced-to-60-days-in-jail-for-south-st-paul-nursing-home-heist
A Dakota County judge on Friday sentenced a 43-year-old Circle Pines woman to 60 days in jail, five years probation, restitution and a $300 fine in connection with stealing money from two residents of a South St. Paul nursing home.

13.       MINNESOTA (Sleepy Eye), Sleepy Eye News, March 30, 2012
LaCourse pleads guilty to financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult
http://www.sleepyeyenews.com/news/x586039588/LaCourse-pleads-guilty-to-financial-exploitation-of-a-vulnerable-adult
In the plea bargain, a woman who is pleading guilty to financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult will pay restitution to the victim in the amount of $10,000 within one year, be on supervised probation for one year, spend six days in jail over the course of three weekends with an additional 30 days with an at-home monitoring system.

14.       PENNSYLVANIA (Dauphin County), Fox 43, March 30, 2012
One of the Largest Cases of Financial Elder Abuse in Dauphin County
http://www.fox43.com/news/wpmt-one-of-the-largest-cases-of-financial-elder-abuse-in-dauphin-county-20120330,0,3502345.story
The Dauphin County Elder Abuse Task Force announced an arrest in one of its largest cases since it formed in 2004.  Investigators say Kevin Marcy stole $379,132.62 from his 89 year old great aunt, a retired teacher.  He was her only living relative, lived with her and had her power of attorney.

15.       INTERNATIONAL (Durham, Canada), Durham Region, March 31, 2012
Durham to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day June 15
http://www.durhamregion.com/community/article/1327007--durham-to-mark-world-elder-abuse-awareness-day-june-15
Local advocates for the elderly are urging Durham residents to take to the streets June 15 in support of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The Durham Elder Abuse Network (DEAN), T and E Health Pros and Full Life Integrated Health Care Centre are teaming up to organize rallies across the region.

16.       INTERNATIONAL (Ontario, Canada), CTV.CA, March 31, 2012
W5: Long-term care facilities may put seniors at risk
http://m.ctv.ca/topstories/20120330/ctv-w5-nursing-home-long-term-care-facility-risks-120331.html
A W5 investigation discovered that the rate of assault in long-term care is four times higher than in the population at large.

17.       INTERNATIONAL (Bangalore, India), Times of India, April 1, 2012
Cops sensitized to elders’ woes
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-01/bangalore/31270074_1_mandakini-elders-helpline-nuclear-families
The Elders’ Helpline in Bangalore has helped seniors by giving them an outlet to report elder abuse.

18.       INTERNATIONAL (Eastgate, United Kingdom), Spalding Today, April 2, 2012
Bus forms are ‘elder abuse’
http://www.spaldingtoday.co.uk/news/latest-news/bus-forms-are-elder-abuse-1-3679287#
A new policy in Eastgate requires bus pass holders to go physically go to the city council building, a difficult task for many seniors.

19.       INTERNATIONAL (London, United Kingdom), Daily Mail, March 29, 2012
Care watchdog worries more for itself than the patients say MPs as they accuse it of trying to silence staff
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2122452/Care-watchdog-MPs-accuse-trying-silence-staff.html?ito=feeds-newsxml
The Care Quality Commission is accused of trying to silence its own staff to prevent them from divulging crucial information about its shortcomings.

20.       INTERNATIONAL (South Wales, United Kingdom), This is South Wales, March 31, 2012
‘Prevent abuse of elderly’
http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/Prevent-abuse-elderly/story-15677464-detail/story.html
AGE Cymru is asking the people of Wales to support a campaign for a law to protect adults from abuse. The charity's Rule Out Abuse charter calls for a legal duty to be placed on public bodies, including local authorities, to investigate cases of abuse or potential abuse reported to them.

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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 – Thursday, March 29, 2012

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!

Upcoming Events:

·         Interested in keeping up with Adult Protective Services news, events and hot topics? Join the APS listserv!

o   To sign-up for the listserv, send an email with your name, title, and agency to napsrc@apsnetwork.org

·         2012 Florida Conference on Aging (August 20-22, 2012)

o   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

o   http://www.fcoa.org/FCOA%20Sponsor%20Brochure%202012%20FINAL.pdf

·         2012 NAPSA Conference: Ending Adult Abuse: On the Horizon? (October 16-18)

o   This event in Phoenix, Arizona will be followed by the 3^rd Annual Elder Financial Exploitation Summit on October 19, 2012.  

o   Email info@apsnetwork.org for more information

·         CDAA 2012 National Elder Abuse Symposium (December 4-7, 2012)

o   Guest speakers to include Paul Greenwood, San Diego County Deputy District Attorney, Bob Nichols, Retired Marin County Deputy District Attorney, and many more

o   More information coming soon

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ELDER ABUSE NEWSFEED

1.         NATIONAL, Vermont Digger, March 29, 2012
Senate support grows for Older Americans Act
http://vtdigger.org/2012/03/29/senate-support-grows-for-older-americans-act-renewal/
Chairman Bernie Sanders of Vermont was joined today by 14 other senators in calling for reauthorization of the Older Americans Act, the landmark law that supports Meals on Wheels and other programs for seniors.

2.         ARKANSAS (Joiner), WREG, March 27, 2012
Joiner, AR Police Chief Arrested for Elder Abuse
http://wreg.com/2012/03/27/joiner-ar-police-chief-arrested-for-elder-abuse/

Robert Yerbey, the police chief in Joiner, AR, has been arrested and charged with abuse of an endangered person and for not reporting it. Yerbey is accused of not responding properly to a 911 call, and was reportedly involved in financially exploiting the elderly man with the help of the man’s son.

3.         ARKANSAS (Little Rock), The Republic, March 28, 2012
Arkansas police chief accused of failing to report alleged abuse of elderly man who died
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/9d88760f43734f32b20411b47a8eb6be/AR--Chief-Arrested/

A police chief in a small northeastern Arkansas community was arrested Tuesday on allegations that he failed to report the alleged abuse of an elderly man who died. The police chief had visited the elderly man and reported him as “fine” just hours before an investigator from the Department of Human Services arrived and found the elderly man breathing hard, unable to open his eyes or talk, filthy, and malnourished.

4.         ARKANSAS (Little Rock), 4029TV.com, March 28, 2012
Joiner Police Chief Arrested In Elder Abuse Case
http://www.4029tv.com/news/30785940/detail.html
An Arkansas police chief has been accused of failing to report the alleged abuse of an elderly man who was reportedly neglected and malnourished.

5.         CALIFORNIA (Fresno), ABC Local, March 28, 2012
Sheriff seeks more victims of scam targeting elderly
http://abclocal.go.com/kfsn/story?section=news/local&id=8599676
The Fresno County Sheriff’s office urges anyone who has dealt with scam artist Sharon Harrelson to come forward. Harrelson is currently facing 17 counts of embezzlement and elder abuse, but authorities fear that many victims are afraid or ashamed to report their losses.

6.         CALIFORNIA (Fresno), Fresno Bee, March 28, 2012
Fresno Co. sheriff seeks victims in elder scam case
http://www.fresnobee.com/2012/03/28/2778996/fresno-co-sheriff-seeks-more-potential.html
Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims is asking the public's help in locating more people who may have been victimized by Sharon Elaine Harrelson, 55, who was arrested this month on charges of elder abuse and embezzlement.

7.         CALIFORNIA (Fresno), KSEE 24, March 28, 2012

Fresno Scam Artist Takes More than $1 Million From Elderly
http://www.ksee24.com/news/local/Fresno-Scam-Artist--144726185.html
A woman who was fired from a long term care planning and insurance services company has been charged with 17 counts of elder abuse. Total losses are estimated at over one million dollars.

8.         CALIFORNIA (San Bernardino), The Press-Enterprise, March 27, 2012
Man accused of scams on elderly victims jailed
http://www.pe.com/local-news/san-bernardino-county/san-bernardino-county-headlines-index/20120327-san-bernardino-victims-of-elder-scam-sought.ece
San Bernardino County district attorney’s investigators are looking for possible victims of a man being held on suspicion of elder abuse and burglary. DA’s investigators say Lozano would offer to assist elderly people by doing odd jobs, especially construction work. After receiving the money upfront, he would either do substandard work or fail to even start the job. The suspect operated in San Bernardino, Riverside, and Los Angeles Counties.

9.         CALIFORNIA (San Bernardino), ABC Local, March 27, 2012
Man accused of elder abuse, theft in Inland Empire, Los Angeles
http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/local/inland_empire&id=8597879
A man has been accused of elder abuse and theft in San Bernardino and other counties, and authorities are asking for help in tracking down his victims. The suspect would allegedly prey on the elderly by offering to help them with construction-type odd jobs in exchange for money, but upon payment would either not start the work or leave it incomplete.

10.       FLORIDA (St. Petersburg), KTUL, March 28, 2012
Former Insurance Agent Arrested For Exploiting Elderly
http://www.ktul.com/story/17276027/former-insurance-agent-arrested-for-exploitating-elderly
A man who officials say was a formerly licensed insurance agent has been arrested, accused of elder abuse and exploitation with an unknown number of victims in the Tulsa area.

11.       ILLINOIS (East Moline), Quad-City Times, March 28, 2012
Police officer accused of stealing from mother-in-law
http://qctimes.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/police-officer-accused-of-stealing-from-mother-in-law/article_3e441070-7946-11e1-bea6-001a4bcf887a.html
The East Moline police officer arrested this week on misconduct charges is accused of stealing from his 76-year-old mentally ill mother-in-law, documents released in his case Wednesday show.

12.       ILLINOIS (East Moline), KWQC, March 26, 2012
Elder Abuse Awareness
http://www.kwqc.com/story/17260758/the-signs-of-elder-abuse
An East Moline Police Officer has been charged with several felony counts, including financial exploitation of the elderly/disabled. This article advises on how to detect and report elder abuse.

13.       ILLINOIS (Galesburg), Rockford Register Star, March 28, 2012
Man claiming to be a Galesburg priest posts bail
http://www.rrstar.com/updates/x586830159/Man-claiming-to-be-a-Galesburg-priest-arrested-posts-bail
A religious leader dismissed by the Roman Catholic Church as a fraud is free on bond after being charged with theft and financial exploitation of an elderly person.

14.       ILLINOIS (Galesburg), Galesburg.com, March 27, 2012
Phony priest released on $7,500 bail
http://www.galesburg.com/features/x760604286/Phony-priest-released-on-75-000-bail
A fraudulent Catholic priest remains out on bond Tuesday after being charged with stealing more than $100,000 from an elderly woman to keep his Galesburg abbey running.

15.       INDIANA (Plymouth), South Bend Tribune, March 29, 2012
Plymouth man facing felony neglect charges
http://www.southbendtribune.com/news/sbt-plymouth-man-facing-felony-neglect-charges-20120329,0,1246058.story
Sixty-one-year-old Darrel Scheuer is facing felony neglect charges after a woman in his care was found on the floor of their home and had been there for about a month, investigators said. The woman had ulcers and sores on her back, buttocks, and left breast, and had a severe infection in her elbow and was dehydrated.

16.       INDIANA (Plymouth), WSBT, March 29, 2012
UPDATE: Police arrest caregiver of Plymouth woman left on floor 30 days
http://www.wsbt.com/news/wsbt-police-arrest-caregiver-of-plymouth-woman-left-on-floor-30-days-20120329,0,7321790.story
61-year-old Darrel Scheuer is facing felony neglect charges for leaving his wife on the floor of their home for 30 days.

17.       MICHIGAN (St. Joseph County), Sturgis Journal, March 27, 2012
Community involvement a key to protecting vulnerable adults
http://www.sturgisjournal.com/features/x586827013/Community-involvement-a-key-to-protecting-vulnerable-adults
This article advises civilians on how to detect and report elder abuse. There is a new central intake desk that is open 24/7 to take reports.

18.       NEW YORK (Batavia), WHEC, March 28, 2012
Batavia woman indicted under new state law targeting elder abuse
http://www.whec.com/news/stories/S2558072.shtml?cat=565
A Batavia woman has been indicted under a new state law targeting elder abuse. She’s accused of punching a 70-year-old greeter at Walmart on Christmas Eve. One of the two assault charges brought against the suspect brings into play a 2008 Elder Abuse Law, making it a felony to hit and cause injury to a person over the age of 65.

19.       NEW YORK (New York), CBS News, March 28, 2012
Paralyzed woman held captive and beaten by NY couple, police say
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-57405687-504083/paralyzed-woman-held-captive-and-beaten-by-ny-couple-police-say/
A New York couple has been arrested for allegedly kidnapping a partially paralyzed woman and controlling her finances for more than a year. A neighbor reported the situation to Adult Protective Services after hearing crying and whimpering from the home.

20.       TENNESSEE (Chattanooga), The Chattanoogan, March 27, 2012
Elder Abuse Training Offered For Law Enforcement
http://www.chattanoogan.com/2012/3/27/222436/Elder-Abuse-Training-Offered-For-Law.aspx
The “Sarah Project” is a new program developed by the Partnership’s elder Services designed to provide Safety and Resources and Help (SARAH) for victims of elder abuse in Hamilton County ages 50 and above.

21.       TENNESSEE (Chattanooga), WRCBTV.com, March 28, 2012
Area law enforcement receives training in spotting elderly abuse
http://www.wrcbtv.com/story/17272686/area-law-enforcement-receive-elderly-abuse-training
Local law enforcement are getting some training in how to spot elder abuse as part of a new program called the “Sarah Project.”

22.       UTAH (Ogden), Standard-Examiner, March 26, 2012
Caregiver accused of exploiting vulnerable adult, taking more than $5,000
http://www.standard.net/stories/2012/03/26/caregiver-accused-exploiting-vulnerable-adult-taking-more-5000
A caregiver of a vulnerable adult is accused of one count each of abuse, neglect or exploitation of a vulnerable adult and unlawful dealing of property by a fiduciary, according to a criminal complaint. The charges are second-degree felonies.

23.       INTERNATIONAL (Warwickshire, United Kingdom), Leamington Observer, March 28, 2012
Pensioners being cheated out of savings

http://leamingtonobserver.co.uk/2012/03/28/news-Pensioners-being-cheated-out-of-savings-33991.html
Warwickshire County Council and Age UK Warwickshire are trying to educate the public about elder abuse and give several warning signs and resources for victims and their loved ones.

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NCEA Newsfeed – Monday, March 26, 2012

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·         2012 Florida Conference on Aging (August 20-22, 2012)

o   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

o   http://www.fcoa.org/FCOA%20Sponsor%20Brochure%202012%20FINAL.pdf

·         CDAA 2012 National Elder Abuse Symposium (December 4-7, 2012)

o   Guest speakers to include Paul Greenwood, San Diego County Deputy District Attorney, Bob Nichols, Retired Marin County Deputy District Attorney, and many more

o   More information coming soon

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ELDER ABUSE NEWSFEED

1.         NATIONAL, USA TODAY, March 26, 2012
Caring for elderly parents catches many unprepared
http://www.usatoday.com/money/perfi/basics/story/2012-03-25/caring-for-an-elderly-parent-financially/53775004/1
This article gives guidelines for adult children of older adults in taking care of their parents. Topic covered include establishing a durable power of attorney, navigating the long-term care system, and becoming full-time caregivers for their parents.

2.         ALASKA (Juneau), Alaska Public, March 23, 2012
More Financial Protection for Seniors and Vulnerable Adults
http://www.alaskapublic.org/2012/03/23/more-financial-protection-for-seniors-and-vulnerable-adults/

The House passed a bill the governor requested designed to increase protection for seniors and other vulnerable adults.

3.         ARIZONA (Phoenix), ABC 15, March 23, 2012
Bill would limit awards in elder abuse suits
http://www.abc15.com/dpp/news/state/bill-would-limit-awards-in-elder-abuse-suits
A bill making its way through the legislature would limit awards of attorney fees in abuse cases involving the elderly and vulnerable adults. House Bill 2560, sponsored by Republican Ted Vogt out of Tucson, removes the ability for the court to order the payment of attorney fees in civil claims related to the care of vulnerable adults.

4.         CALIFORNIA (Napa Valley), Napa Valley Register, March 26, 2012
When collecting goes bad
http://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/when-collecting-goes-bad/article_71c6e880-76ff-11e1-abac-001871e3ce6c.html
Harriet Lehman, a psychologist who works for Napa County Health and Human Services, aims to educate seniors about the common problem of hoarding.  

5.         CALIFORNIA (Napa Valley), Napa Valley Register, March 23, 2012
Elder abuse case ends with guilty plea
http://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/elder-abuse-case-ends-with-guilty-plea/article_ceac774a-7542-11e1-a066-001871e3ce6c.html
A husband and wife indicted in connection with the death of an elderly Napa woman have been ordered released from jail after pleading guilty Friday to lesser charges in Napa County Superior Court. Originally indicted for murder and elder abuse, the couple eventually pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and elder abuse after spending 18 months in jail.

6.         CALIFORNIA (Vista), 10News.com, March 23, 2012
Man Accused in Rape of Elderly Woman
http://www.10news.com/news/30750556/detail.html
A man employed as a custodian at an Escondido apartment complex was behind bars Friday on suspicion of raping a 65-year-old woman who lives at his workplace.

7.         COLORADO (Douglas County), Denver Post, March 26, 2012
Fraud against elderly in Douglas County rising
http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_20255009/fraud-against-elderly-rising
Douglas County Human Services and Douglas County Sheriff’s Office have both seen more reports of elder financial exploitation, including a very common Canadian lottery scam.

8.         ILLINOIS (East Moline), KWQC 6, March 26, 2012
E. Moline Police Officer Accused of Misconduct
http://www.kwqc.com/story/17257703/e-moline-police-officer-arrested
Officer Joseph DeCap was arrested Monday morning at the East Moline Police Department on five felony counts of official misconduct and one felony count of financial exploitation of the elderly/disabled.

9.         ILLINOIS (Galesburg), PJ Star, March 23, 2012
Condemned Catholic charged with seven felonies
http://www.pjstar.com/news/x121055094/Condemned-Catholic-charged-with-seven-felonies
Reverend Ryan St. Anne Scott has been charged with three counts of financial exploitation of an elderly person, three counts of theft and one count of deceptive practices.

10.       ILLINOIS (Galesburg), The Register-Mail, March 23, 2012
Former Galesburg abbey owner arrested on seven felony counts
http://www.galesburg.com/newsnow/x586822046/Former-Galesburg-abbey-owner-arrested-on-seven-felony-counts
A controversial Galesburg religious leader who was condemned by the Catholic Diocese of Peoria as being a fraudulent priest has been charged with seven felonies in Knox County. According to an  arrest warrant, the suspect has been charged with three counts of financial exploitation of an elderly person, three counts of theft and one count of deceptive practices.

11.       MARYLAND (Easton), Stardem.com, March 23, 2012
Forum Wednesday eyes ‘elder abuse’
http://www.stardem.com/article_c20d2ccd-ee97-5b30-992d-fab4b8fec87f.html
Talbot County Commission on the Aging, along with Upper Shore Aging, will present a forum on elder abuse that will be free and open to the public on Wednesday, March 28.

12.       MISSOURI (Jefferson City), Missouri Net, March 23, 2012
Senate approves new approach to elder abuse
http://www.missourinet.com/2012/03/23/senate-approves-new-approach-to-elder-abuse-audio/
A bill recently passed by the state senate aims to make it easier to prosecute people who use undue influence to move money and other assets out of the estates of older people.

13.       MONTANA (Duluth), Duluth News Tribune, March 26, 2012
Two Harbors woman ordered to pay $45,000 restitution in theft case
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/226632/group/homepage/

The former financial manager of a residence for developmentally disabled adults was sentenced Friday to 10 years of supervised probation and ordered to pay $45,000 restitution after pleading guilty to the financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult and theft.

14.       NORTH CAROLINA (Albermarle), NBC 29, March 22, 2012
Albermarle Woman on Mission to End Elder Abuse
http://www.nbc29.com/story/17233367/elderly-abuse-concerns
An Albemarle County woman is on a mission to stop elder abuse after putting her uncle in jail when he neglected her grandparents.

15.       NORTH CAROLINA (Raleigh), The Times News, March 24, 2012
N.C. Senior Tar Heel Legislature discusses elder abuse
http://www.thetimesnews.com/news/legislature-53788-raleigh-abuse.html
Identifying and preventing elder abuse was the main topic of discussion among delegates to the North Carolina Senior Legislature during its first meeting of the year.

16.       OHIO (Aashtabula), The Sacramento Bee, March 24, 2012
Ohio nursing home shuts doors after meth lab fire
http://www.sacbee.com/2012/03/24/4363294/ohio-nursing-home-shuts-doors.html
A nursing home in northeast Ohio where a methamphetamine lab fire in a resident's room killed a man has apparently closed. The only man who perished in the fire was not a resident or employee. Six others were hurt.

17.       OHIO (Columbus), Dayton Daily News, March 25, 2012
Ohio cities not prepared for baby boomer flood
http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/ohio-news/ohio-cities-not-prepared-for-baby-boomer-flood-1349495.html
Just eight years from now, researchers say, a quarter of all residents in half of the state's 88 counties will be 60 or older. In some areas, the tally will be closer to one in three. Experts believe that the state is not prepared.

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