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ELDER ABUSE NEWSFEED

1.         CALIFORNIA (Cameron Park), Sacramento Bee, March 16, 2012
Nurses face felony charges in death of Cameron Park man’s wife
http://www.sacbee.com/2012/03/16/4342517/nurses-face-felony-charges-in.html
An 81-year-old Cameron Park man who served during three wars won the fight of his life this week when California's attorney general charged two nurses with felony elder abuse in connection with the 2008 death of his beloved wife, who had suffered from both physical abuse and criminal neglect.

2.         CALIFORNIA (El Dorado), Lompoc Record, March 16, 2012
2 El Dorado County nurses charged with elder abuse
http://www.lompocrecord.com/news/state-and-regional/el-dorado-co-nurses-charged-with-elder-abuse/article_b06898a7-0526-5f55-9068-d93e86700ad3.html
Prosecutors charged two nursing home workers with felony elder abuse after a 77-year-old woman was neglected at a Placerville facility shortly before she died in 2008. The elderly woman, who suffered from chronic constipation, died at a hospital after suffering severe fecal impaction, and doctors also found unexplained bruising on her body.

3.         CALIFORNIA (Lodi), Sacramento Bee, March 19, 2012
Lodi police said nurse imposters took credit card from man
http://blogs.sacbee.com/crime/archives/2012/03/lodi-police-said-nurse-imposters-took-credit-card-from-man.html
Two women were arrested by Lodi police on suspicion of stealing from an elderly man while they posed as medical workers. At least one other person, a woman in Galt, was targeted by the pair, police said.

4.         CALIFORNIA (Long Beach), OC Breeze, March 17, 2012
Long Beach man pleads guilty to grand theft
http://www.oc-breeze.com/2012/03/17/10602_long-beach-man-pleads-guilty-to-grand-theft/
A man was convicted today of stealing $302,000 from investors by fraudulently promising to buy and re-sell foreclosed homes for a profit. The suspect pled guilty to two felony counts of grand theft, one felony count of untrue statements in connection with a purchase or sale of securities and the use of a scheme to defraud, one felony count of financial exploitation of an elder, and a sentencing enhancement for property loss exceeding $200,000

5.         CALIFORNIA (Placerville), The Republic, March 16, 2012
2 El Dorado County nursing home workers charged with felony elder abuse of patient
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/cdd58a4fecdf4315a36cd1bf465d401e/CA--Nursing-Home-Death/
Prosecutors charged two nursing home workers with felony elder abuse after a 77-year-old woman was neglected at a Placerville facility shortly before she died in 2008. The victim was an Alzheimer's patient who spent two weeks at the El Dorado Care Center to recover from pneumonia.

6.         COLORADO (Denver), Denver Post, March 15, 2012
Colorado Senate panel OKs task force on elder abuse
http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_20184491/senate-panel-oks-task-force-elder-abuse
A Senate committee approved a bill Thursday that would create a task force to study the reporting of abuse and neglect of at-risk adults — legislation even the bill's sponsor said didn't do as much as she would like to protect vulnerable populations.

7.         CONNECTICUT (Stratford), Acorn Online, March 19, 2012
Event to focus on fraud and scam prevention for seniors
http://www.acorn-online.com/joomla15/thebridgeportnews/community/117456-event-to-focus-on-fraud-and-scam-prevention-for-seniors.html
The event, “Fraud & Scams,” will be presented by People’s United Bank, whose Masters Program is recognized nationally for its leadership in initiating crime prevention and awareness programs for senior citizens. The event is free and open to the public.

8.         IOWA (Iowa City), KCRG, March 17, 2012
2 Iowa City Nursing Homes Consistently Receive Low Marks
http://www.kcrg.com/news/local/2-Iowa-City-Nursing-Homes-Consistently-Receive-Low-Marks-143046296.html
Most of the 14 nursing homes in the Iowa City area are making the grade under federal quality ratings, but two facilities with higher-than-average health inspection deficiencies have consistently received failing scores over the past three years, an analysis of government ratings shows.

9.         MASSACHUSETTS (Dartmouth), Sacramento Bee, March 16, 2012
No negligence found in Mass. Centenarian death
http://www.sacbee.com/2012/03/16/4343089/no-negligence-found-in-mass-centenarian.html
An arbitrator has found no negligence by a Massachusetts nursing home in a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the family of a 100-year-old woman who prosecutors say was killed by her 98-year-old roommate. The family of the victim plans to appeal this ruling.

10.       MICHIGAN (Berrien County), Niles Star, March 14, 2012
Rep Sharon Tyler: Strengthening protection for the elderly
http://www.nilesstar.com/2012/03/14/rep-sharon-tyler-strengthening-protection-for-the-elderly/
Recently, a package of bills was introduced to the House to help increase the reporting of elder abuse in Michigan and strengthen penalties for those convicted of abuse. Senate Bills 454-468 focus on strengthening protection for vulnerable and at-risk senior citizens without overburdening guardians.

11.       OHIO (Columbus), Lancaster Eagle Gazette, March 19, 2012
Ohio cities not prepared for baby boomer flood
http://www.lancastereaglegazette.com/usatoday/article/38841881?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CFrontpage%7Cs
Researchers say that just eight years from now, a quarter of all residents in half of the state’s 88 counties will be 60 or older. Federal funding through the Older Americans Act hasn’t kept pace with inflation, let alone the spike in the elderly population.

12.       OHIO (West Chester), Fox 19, March 19, 2012
Elder Abuse and Fraud Workshop offered March 31
http://westchester.fox19.com/news/crime/88367-elder-abuse-and-fraud-workshop-offered-march-31
In honor of Butler County Prosecutor’s Elder Abuse Awareness Month, The West Chester Township Police Department will offer an Elder Abuse and Fraud Workshop on March 31.

13.       OHIO (Youngstown), Vindy.com, March 14, 2012
Statistics tell dramatic aging story in Mahoning Valley
http://www.vindy.com/news/2012/mar/14/statistics-tell-dramatic-aging-story/
The impact of a growing older population is also growing the need for services in the face of funding cuts. For instance, funding from the federal Older Americans Act was reduced $180,000 for 2012, and a 46 percent cut in state dollars for the year.

14.       OKLAHOMA (Oklahoma City), KFOR, March 15, 2012
New bill to protect elderly, vulnerable
http://www.kfor.com/news/local/kfor-new-bill-to-protect-elderly-vulnerable-20120315,0,1828137.story
House Bill 2582 would require long-term care job applicants to have their fingerprints taken for a criminal background check.

15.       TENNESSEE (Monroe County), WBIR, March 16, 2012
Update: Autopsy confirms elderly woman's death caused by caregiver's attack
http://www.wbir.com/news/article/211216/2/Update-Autopsy-confirms-elderly-womans-death-caused-by-caregivers-attack?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Cbc%7Clarge
Preliminary autopsy results show that a senior citizen who died after being attacked by her live-in caretaker did in fact die of injuries sustained in that attack, says the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. The suspect was originally charged with aggravated assault, but her charges have since been upgraded to second degree murder and elder abuse.

16.       VERMONT (Montpelier), The Republic, March 19, 2012
Vermont court hears bid to dismiss lawsuit for failures in Adult Protective Services
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/89d711bfe597410dbba79561ae069e1c/VT--Elder-Abuse/

The state has filed a motion to dismiss a suit brought against the state by Vermont Legal Aid for the groups Disability Rights Vermont and the Community of Vermont Elders on the grounds that the people named as bringing suit haven’t suffered any injuries.

17.       INTERNATIONAL (Ottawa, Canada), Canada.com, March 17, 2012
Stiffer sentences won’t fix problem of elder abuse
http://www2.canada.com/nanaimodailynews/news/story.html?id=425ee256-a6ef-4a40-9d38-ebe32794ce60
A Canadian politician predicts that stiffer sentences for elder abuse won’t prevent the incidents because it doesn’t address the root cause of elder abuse.

18.       INTERNATIONAL (Ottawa, Canada), The Star, March 19, 2012
Protecting seniors from elder abuse takes more than justice legislation
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/article/1147823--protecting-seniors-from-elder-abuse-takes-more-than-justice-legislation
Experts agree that, in addition to legislation, individual provinces in Canada will have to provide improved services to older adults in order to effectively tackle the issue of elder abuse.

19.       INTERNATIONAL (Ottawa, Canada), The Chronicle Herald, March 19, 2012
Elder abuse
http://thechronicleherald.ca/editorials/75007-elder-abuse
This article covers recent bill proposals by the Canadian government to both improve training and pay for institutional caregivers, and stiffen criminal penalties against those who target the elderly for abuse.

20.       INTERNATIONAL (Toronto, Canada), Carman Valley Leader, March 17, 2012
Feds toughen sentences for elderly abuse
http://www.carmanvalleyleader.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3503748
Ottawa is introducing legislation requiring the courts to take a victim’s age and vulnerability into account during sentencing.

21.       INTERNATIONAL (London, United Kingdom), Digital Spy, March 19, 2012
‘Emmerdale’ Gemma Oaten: ‘Ashley, Sandy abuse plot is heartbreaking’
http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/s12/emmerdale/news/a371905/emmerdale-gemma-oaten-ashley-sandy-abuse-plot-is-heartbreaking.html
The soap opera, ‘Emmerdale,’ will feature a story arc on elder abuse. In preparation, writers and actors did extensive research, which included looking into Action on Elder Abuse, a charity for the protection of vulnerable older people.

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Thursday, March 15, 2012

ELDER ABUSE NEWSFEED

1.         ARIZONA (Tucson), KPHO, March 13, 2012
Home health worker convicted of patient theft
http://www.kpho.com/story/17150446/home-health-worker-convicted-of-theft

A 46-year-old former caregiver was found guilty on one count of fraudulent schemes and artifices and one count of theft/financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult. The thefts occurred over a seven-month period. The perpetrator faces anywhere from 6 ½ to 25 years in prison.

2.         ARIZONA (Tucson), My Fox Phoenix, March 13, 2012
Caretaker Convicted of Defrauding Vulnerable Adult
http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/dpp/news/justice/caretaker-convicted-of-defrauding-vulnerable-adult-3-13-2012 
Over the course of seven months, a 46-year-old former caregiver defrauded a vulnerable adult of money in Tucson. The loss was discovered by the patient's family member, who received notices for insufficient funds.

3.         CALIFORNIA (Santa Clara Valley), Mercury News, March 12, 2012
Los Gatos shorts: Free elder abuse seminar scheduled
http://www.mercurynews.com/los-gatos/ci_20159518/los-gatos-shorts-free-elder-abuse-seminar-scheduled
 Silicon Valley Village, a nonprofit organization that deals with senior issues, is sponsoring a seminar on elder abuse on March 17 at 1:30 p.m. at the Los Gatos Adult Recreation Center. The group is known for its services that help seniors remain in their homes as they age.

4.         FLORIDA (Lee County), Wink News, March 14, 2012
LCSO Operation Medicine Cabinet 2012 kick-off a success
http://www.winknews.com/Local-Florida/2012-03-14/LCSO-Operation-Medicine-Cabinet-2012-kick-off-a-success
Operation Medicine Cabinet Wednesday collected over eight large bins of unused medications and introduced citizens to the secure drug drop off boxes, located at each of our district offices and headquarters. Lee Elder Abuse Prevention Partnership Coalition was present to provide information about elder neglect, exploitation and abuse.

5.         IOWA (Shoreview), KSTP, March 13, 2012
Shoreview, Roseville Workshops Address Elder Abuse
http://kstp.com/article/stories/s2535509.shtml
Shoreview and Roseville are teaming up to offer workshops about preventing elder abuse. The sessions, presented by the cities’ Human Rights Commissions, will talk about protecting people from scammers and how to report elder abuse crimes.

6.         KENTUCKY (Frankfort), WFPL News, March 14, 2012
House Passes Adult Abuse Registry Bill
http://www.wfpl.org/2012/03/14/house-passes-adult-abuse-registry-bill/
The Kentucky House of Representatives has endorsed the creation of an adult abuse registry. The bill that would create that registry has been a priority of lawmakers for years, but funding hasn’t been there. But this year, Governor Steve Beshear allocated funds for the registry in the budget.

7.         MICHIGAN (Lansing), Niles Star, March 14, 2012
Rep. Sharon Tyler: Strengthening protection for the elderly
http://www.nilesstar.com/2012/03/14/rep-sharon-tyler-strengthening-protection-for-the-elderly/
Michigan Rep. Sharon Tyler asks Michiganders to show support for a package of bills introduced to the House to help increase the reporting of elder abuse in Michigan and strengthen penalties for those convicted of abuse.

8.         NEBRASKA (Omaha), Omaha.com, March 14, 2012
Hotline a fraud fighter for seniors
http://www.omaha.com/article/20120314/MONEY/703149930
Infuriating and relentless scams that target seniors were the catalyst for the creation of the BBB Senior Line Program, which includes a statewide toll-free hotline (877-637-3334) for seniors to call for help in assessing the legitimacy of offers they may be considering. The hotline also serves as an aid to senior citizens who want to identify trustworthy businesses from which to purchase products and services.

9.         NEW YORK (Utica), WKTV, March 13, 2012
Utica man accused of extorting 90 year old woman
http://www.wktv.com/news/local/Utica-man-accused-of-extorting-90-year-old-woman-142576085.html
A Utica man is accused of burglarizing a 90-year-old woman’s house several times over the past six months, and recently contacted her and offered to sell her back her belongings. The woman contacted the Elder Abuse Coalition Program, who then contacted Utica Police. The suspect allegedly used two children to retrieve the money and return the belongings to the woman.

10.       OHIO (Charleston), Cleveland Banner, March 15, 2012
Sandy McClellon sought in alleged elder abuse case
http://www.clevelandbanner.com/view/full_story/17883050/article-Sandy-McClellon-sought--in-alleged-elder-abuse-case?instance=latest_articles
A warrant has been issued for a man wanted on failure to appear charges and a new charge of alleged elder abuse. Police began investigating the suspect after receiving information that McClellon had been staying with his father and was “not treating him right.” His father has since passed away.

11.       OHIO (Columbus), Sacramento Bee, March 13, 2012
Ohio facility may lose license after meth lab fire
http://www.sacbee.com/2012/03/13/4334442/ohio-facility-may-lose-license.html
The state of Ohio is taking steps to revoke the license of a nursing home that had a fatal methamphetamine lab fire and was later found to be violating federal regulations, the Ohio Department of Health said Tuesday.

12.       OHIO (Hamilton), WLWT.com, March 13, 2012
Prosecutors Set Up Task Force To Fight Elder Abuse
http://www.wlwt.com/news/30670251/detail.html
Butler County prosecutors say elder abuse is on the rise, so they’ve created a task force to help victims speak up. To report scams against the elderly in Butler County, call the hotline set up by prosecutors at 1-888-662-3973.

13.       RHODE ISLAND (Smithfield), Valley Breeze, March 14, 2012
Whistleblowing Hebert nurse out of work and license in jeopardy
http://www.valleybreeze.com/2012/03/14/observer/whistleblowing-hebert-nurse-out-of-work-and-license-in-jeopardy
A psychiatric nurse lost her job when she made a phone call that set into motion a recent investigation of sexual abuse that almost cost the Hebert Nursing Home its status as Medicare and Medicaid Provider

14.       INTERNATIONAL (British Columbia, Canada), Maple Ridge News, March 14, 2012
B.C. begins overhaul of senior care
http://www.mapleridgenews.com/community/142557255.html
Faced with a sweeping report from the B.C. Ombudsperson on problems and inconsistencies in senior care, Health Minister Mike de Jong has launched an effort to simplify the path navigated by families finding health care for the elderly. De Jong said the health ministry will launch a toll-free phone line by June for people to express concerns about the system. A new seniors’ advocate office is to be established at an unspecified later date.

15.       INTERNATIONAL (Edmonton, Canada), St. Albert Gazette, March 14, 2012
St. Albert family says 80-year-old mother received inadequate care
http://www.stalbertgazette.com/article/20120314/SAG0801/303149963/youville-home-targeted-as-family-speaks-out
A St. Albert family is speaking out about the care their 80-year-old mother received, both at Youville Home in St. Albert and at a private Edmonton facility, which they say evicted the senior via ambulance after the family refused to pay higher fees.

16.       INTERNATIONAL (Ottawa, Canada), Canada.com, March 15, 2012
Feds to table elder abuse bill
http://www.canada.com/Feds+table+elder+abuse+bill/6304809/story.html
Justice Minister Rob Nicholson is expected to announce new legislation Thursday that will amend the Criminal Code to add ``vulnerability due to age'' as an aggravating factor during sentencing.

17.       INTERNATIONAL (Ottawa, Canada), The Star, March 14, 2012
Tories plan tougher sentences for elder abuse
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/politics/article/1146367--tories-plan-tougher-sentences-for-elder-abuse
The Canadian Press has learned that Justice Minister Rob Nicholson and seniors minister Alice Wong are to announce amendments to the Criminal Code on Thursday in Toronto.

18.       INTERNATIONAL (Ottawa, Canada), CBC.CA, March 15, 2012
Elder abuse sentences to be toughened
http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/story/2012/03/15/pol-elder-abuse-sentences.html
Proposed changes would make age-related abuse an aggravating factor in sentencing offenders, so people convicted of some type of age-related abuse would face stiffer sentences. Stiffer sentencing provisions were among the Conservatives’ promises during the last election campaign, and were also proposed by the NDP during the campaign.

19.       INTERNATIONAL (Ottawa, Canada), The Globe and Mail, March 15, 2012
NDP, Conservatives table bills aimed at boosting seniors’ quality of life
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ndp-conservatives-table-bills-aimed-at-boosting-seniors-quality-of-life/article2370269/?utm_medium=Feeds%3A%20RSS%2FAtom&utm_source=Home&utm_content=2370269
Both the NDP and the Conservatives tabled separate bills aimed at improving the quality of life for seniors. The NDP proposed legislation that would automatically register seniors for the guaranteed income supplement, while the Conservatives offered amendments to the Criminal ode that would impose tougher sentences on those convicted of elder abuse.

20.       INTERNATIONAL (Ottawa, Canada), CTV, March 15, 2012
Feds promise tough sentences for crimes against seniors
http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Canada/20120315/elder-abuse-tories-legislation-20120315/
The federal government is introducing legislation that calls for tougher sentences for those convicted of elder abuse. The legislation does not call for specific penalties in cases involving the victimization of seniors, but calls on judges to use their discretion in each case. Judges will also be allowed to determine whether or not a victim qualifies as a “senior.”

21.       INTERNATIONAL (Vancouver, Canada), News 1130, March 15, 2012
If you suspect elder abuse, speak up!
http://www.news1130.com/news/local/article/341384--if-you-suspect-elder-abuse-speak-up
The federal government says it plans to come down more harshly on people who abuse the elderly, and British Columbia’s Council of Senior Citizens’ Associations says that victims need to come forward, as many cases of abuse go unreported.

22.       INTERNATIONAL (South Tyneside, United Kingdom), Shields Gazette, March 13, 2012
‘Don’t let care home probe be a whitewash’ urge family
http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/don-t-let-care-home-probe-be-a-whitewash-urge-family-1-4341399#
The South Tyneside care home now under review has been littered with controversy, including a 22-year-old care assistant who carried out ‘degrading’ attacks on two elderly residents.

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1. NATIONAL, Divine Caroline, January 13, 2012
   Elder Abuse: Part One
   This article is a general overview of elder abuse in the United States. The author lists a number of red flags that may point to elder abuse, and uses quotes from esteemed geriatrician, Dr. Mark Lachs.
2. NATIONAL, American Institute of CPAs, January 17, 2012
   The Next Madoff-Sized Financial Scam
   This article tells CPAs to warn their clients about responding to unsolicited investment offers, especially those that “…promote the use of a self-directed IRA.”
3. ALABAMA (Fairhope), Baldwin County Now, January 17, 2012
   Carroll Place hosts Empowering Seniors with Carolyn Dohn
   Carroll Place, a Mercy Medical assisted living community, will host the first of the Senior Roundtable winter seminars,Empowering Seniors with Relevant Information on Elder Abuse with special guest speaker, Carol Dohn, a state certified elder law attorney.
4. CALIFORNIA (Half Moon Bay), Half Moon Bay Patch, January 13, 2012
   Sentencing Postponed for Local Man Convicted of Elder Abuse, Kidnapping
   The sentencing of a man convicted of kidnapping and abusing his 82-year-old grandmother while she drove him home last September has been postponed until February.
5. CALIFORNIA (Palm Springs), My Desert, January 17, 2012
   Police to give elder abuse presentation
   The LGBT Center of the Desert is set to host the Palm Springs Police Department for a presentation titled “Stopping Elder Abuse.”
6. CALIFORNIA (Porterville), Porterville Police, January 15, 2012
   Porterville Police Department Press Release
   A woman selling puppies in front of a Wal-Mart store in Porterville was arrested for tampering with a check made out to her by an 85-year-old Wal-Mart customer.
7. CALIFORNIA (San Diego), Washington Times, January 16, 2012
   Our nation’s veterans not immune from elder abuse
   The issue of elder abuse is brought home to veterans as one of their own was discovered living in unimaginable squalor due to the neglect of his caregiver.
8. CALIFORNIA (Yolo County), The Sacramento Bee, January 14, 2012
   Woman admits embezzlement, elder abuse in Yolo County case
   A woman has pled guilty to embezzlement and elder abuse, admitting that she took more than $200,000. The woman also agreed to forfeit more than $300,000 in cash and property to pay restitution for the victim.
9. COLORADO (Colorado Springs), The Gazette, January 14, 2012
   Money & the Law: 2010 law aims to thwart elder financial abuse
   In 2010, the Colorado Legislature passed Senate Bill 10-042, which requires financial institutions to offer customers who are “at-risk” adults the opportunity to sign an information release consent form, which allows a financial institution to turn over account records to law enforcement and social services agencies when the financial institution suspects its customer is a victim of financial abuse.
10. FLORIDA (Palm Beach), Palm Beach Daily News, January 17, 2012
    Preventing Undue Influence and Elder Financial Abuse in the Home
    This article lists several red flags that may indicate elder abuse, including limited family support, social isolation, complex medical conditions, and lack of financial support.
11. ILLINOIS (McHenry County), Northwest Herald, January 16, 2012
    Help available locally for elderly who face financial shortfalls
    This article lists several organizations and resources available to seniors who are in need of help to pay their bills, get transportation to the store or doctors’ appointments, or just have enough to eat.

MASSACHUSETTS (Gloucester), The Gloucester Times, January 13, 2012
Senior Lookout: Reporting and dealing with elder abuses
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/lifestyle/x1561257468/Senior-Lookout-Reporting-and-dealing-with-elder-abuses
In Massachusetts, residents age 60 or older are protected by elder abuse laws, and there are separate laws governing elder abuse in the community and in nursing homes. The article details who can and must report suspected elder abuse, as well as potential red flags of elder abuse.

MISSOURI (Hannibal), Hannibal Courier-Post, January 13, 2012
James Lester Culp II enters not guilty to exploitation
http://www.hannibal.net/news_court/x255282084/James-Lester-Culp-II-enters-not-guilty-to-exploitation
A Missouri man was arraigned on a Class B felony charge of financial exploitation of an elderly/disabled person before Judge Keith M. Sutherland in Warren County.

MONTANA (Missoula), The Republic, January 14, 2012
Missoula woman convicted of bilking Alzheimer’s-stricken mother out of more than $120K
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/f81c4bb614554d59a2ab641695d6f1c0/MT--Elder-Exploitation/
A woman has been convicted of exploitation of an older person after her reverse mortgage scheme came to light in 2009 when her brother and sister filed a report of elder abuse. The defense argued that the money was a gift from mother to daughter.

NEW JERSEY (Trenton), Elder Law Library, January 13, 2012
Elder financial exploitation
http://www.elderlawlibrary.com/elder-financial-exploitation/
70,000 elderly people in New Jersey alone are at risk for being abused in some form, including through financial abuse.

OREGON (Washington County), Oregon Live, January 16, 2012
County gains centenarian deputy
http://www.oregonlive.com/argus/index.ssf/2012/01/county_gains_centenarian_deput.html
A legend in Washington County elder abuse prevention was honored Jan. 13 when Sheriff Pat Garrett commissioned Barbara White as an honorary deputy in honor of her 100th birthday.

ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES

MINNESOTA (St. Paul), Public News Service, January 16, 2012
MN Ponders Tougher Penalties for Abuse of Vulnerable Adults
http://www.publicnewsservice.org/index.php?/content/article/24300-1
AARP Minnesota is supporting a push to toughen penalties for those who abuse vulnerable adults, such as the elderly and people with disabiltieis. A bill that would make intentional neglect a felony crime will be introduced during the 2012 Legislature.

NEW HAMPSHIRE (Bennington), My Fox Boston, January 17, 2012
A former Vermont nursing home worker faces murder charges
http://www.myfoxboston.com/dpp/news/crime_files/crime_watch/a-former-vermont-nursing-home-worker-faces-murder-charges-20120117
A woman has been arrested on charges stemming from the 2009 death of a nursing home resident who was injected with insulin even though they were not diabetic. The suspect was previously charged with 16 counts of financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult and attempted financial exploitation involving the unauthorized use of a credit card.