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NCEA Newsfeed – Thursday, August 23, 2012

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Funding Opportunities:

·         Applications are being accepted for grants from New Connections: Increasing Diversity of RWJF Programming, administered by the OMG Center for Collaborative Learning, with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Up to 10 grants of $100,000 each over two years will support junior investigators from needy communities who projects focus on one of the foundation’s priorities: childhood obesity; coverage; human capital; pioneer; public health; quality/equality; and vulnerable populations
For more information: www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=21399 Deadline: August 29, 2012

·         The Cities of Service Impact Volunteering Fund, administered by Cities of Service with support from Bloomberg Philanthropies to help cities use volunteering to tackle pressing local challenges. Grant sizes will range from $25,000 to $100,000 with larger amounts researved for cities with multiple projects. Any mayor whose city is a member of the Cities of Service coalition is eligible to apply on behalf of the city and its partners.
For more information: www.citiesofservice.org/resources/volunteer/request-for-proposals Deadline: August 31, 2012

·         The Marisla Foundation focuses on supporting women's programs dealing with homelessness, substance abuse, domestic violence and vocational training.  The objective of the Marisla Foundation's Human Services Program is to assist women, primarily regarding their physical, mental and financial health.  Giving is national in focus, but the Marisla Foundation shows preference for California funding.  Last year, the Foundation distributed $36 million in grants.  Funding is limited to nonprofits. 
For more information: https://online.foundationsource.com/public/home/marisla Deadline: October 15, 2012

·         The Johnson Controls Foundation announced program grants to support education, health and hospitals, community funds, social services, including aid to the handicapped, care of children, and the aged; and civic, arts, and cultural organizations.  Johnson Controls tends to focus in areas where they have a presence, but will fund on a national basis. Extra consideration is given to organizations or institutions in which Johnson Controls employees are involved and are contributing their time and/or money.  Funds can be applied to annual campaigns, building/renovation (bricks and mortar), capital campaigns, continuing support, emergency funds employee matching gifts, employee-related scholarships, general/operating support, matching/challenge support, and seed money.  The Foundation distributed $6.7 million in grants in 2011.  Funding is limited to nonprofits.
For more information:  http://www2.johnsoncontrols.com/CorpValues/foundation.htm#foundation  Rolling Deadline

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, United Press International, August 22, 2012
Seniors at high risk of financial swindles
http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2012/08/22/Seniors-at-high-risk-of-financial-swindles/UPI-91651345693372/
The Investor Protection Trust and Investor Protection Institute recently surveyed 756 state securities regulators, financial planners, healthcare professionals, social workers, adult protective services, law enforcement officials, elder law attorneys and academics, responding to questions posed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in Washington. The issue of financial elder abuse has been called an epidemic.

2.         CALIFORNIA (Bakersfield), One Bakersfield, August 20, 2012
Police detectives arrested Maxamillion Lee McDonald 26, for murder, robbery (2-counts), and elder abuse with great bodily injury
http://www.onebakersfield.com/2012/08/police-detectives-arrested-maxamillion-lee-mcdonald-26-for-murder-robbery-2-counts-and-elder-abuse-with-great-bodily-injury/
Police arrested a 26-year-old man in connection with charges of murder, robbery, and elder abuse. Anyone with information is asked to call the Bakersfield Police Department.

3.         CALIFORNIA (Sacramento), NBC Bay Area, August 23, 2012
Felons in Home Health Care Jobs a Struggle for Ca.
http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/State_struggles_with_limiting_felons_in_home_health_care_jobs-167155145.html
Elder justice advocates in California are calling for reform on laws protecting seniors from potential abuse by in-home supportive services workers. Last year, about two out of every three felon caretakers detected by the state were granted waivers by their elderly and disabled clients.

4.         CALIFORNIA (San Bernardino), The Sun, August 23, 2012
Yucaipa retirement home caregiver accused of elder abuse
http://www.sbsun.com/breakingnews/ci_21384058/yucaipa-retirement-home-caregiver-accused-elder-abuse
A 20-year-old caregiver at Golden Oaks Retirement community was taken into custody after a resident discovered her credit card missing and was being used at several shopping locations. Deputies believe there may be additional victims who may be unaware their credit cards or check books are missing.

5.         FLORIDA (Orlando), Orlando Sentinel, August 22, 2012
Sweepstakes scams target Central Florida seniors
http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2012-08-22/news/os-elder-scam-sweepstakes-20120822_1_sweepstakes-credit-card
This article gives an overview of financial scams that target seniors, and gives advice on how to detect and prevent financial exploitation.

6.         HAWAII (Kona), Big Island Now, August 20, 2012
Free Class on Preventing Elderly Financial Abuse in Kona Sept. 19
http://bigislandnow.com/2012/08/20/free-class-on-preventing-elderly-financial-abuse-in-kona-sept-19/
Bank of Hawaii is offering a free seminar on preventing elderly financial abuse in Kona on September 19 from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. as part of its “Smart Money Seminars” series. Attendies will learn how to identify different types of scams and how to protect yourself from fraud.

7.         MARYLAND (Baltimore), CBS Local, August 22, 2012
WJZ Investigation Update: Kenyan Extradited To Baltimore In Alleged Elder Abuse Caught On Tape
http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2012/08/22/kenyan-extradited-to-us-in-alleged-elder-abuse/
Five years ago, a Kenyan woman was filmed beating a 90-year-old man and was arrested on charges of abuse, assault and reckless endangerment. Before she saw her day in court, the suspect fled to Africa, hiding there for years until Kenyan police caught up with her. Authorities were able to extradite her back to Baltimore, where she faces the American court system.

8.         MARYLAND (Baltimore), SF Gate, August 22, 2012
Kenyan extradited to US in alleged elder abuse
http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Kenyan-extradited-to-US-in-alleged-elder-abuse-3807537.php
Baltimore police say a woman depicted in a video allegedly abusing an elderly man in 2007 is being extradited to the U.S. from her home country of Kenya.

9.         MISSOURI (Joplin), Cassville Democrat, August 22, 2012
Protecting senior citizens from fraud
http://www.cassville-democrat.com/story/1884696.html
A new program, serving Barry and Lawrence counties, will help adult caregivers prevent scammers from targeting their elderly parents. The Home Instead Senior Care office in Joplin, a provider of non-medical in-home care services for seniors, is offering tools to help senior citizens be aware of and prevent scammers from jeopardizing their life savings and independence.

10.       NORTH CAROLINA (Jacksonville), JD News, August 22, 2012
Hubert man charged with elder abuse
http://www.jdnews.com/articles/charged-107454-elder-hubert.html
A 22-year-old man has been charged with elder abuse and assault on a female, and interfering with emergency communication. He is accused of assaulting a 91-year-old elderly woman by grabbing her by both arms and leaving her bruised. He allegedly then disconnected the phone to prevent her from calling 911.

11.       OHIO (Trumbull County), WYTV.com, August 23, 2012
Couple Files Federal Lawsuit Over Relative’s Removal
http://www.wytv.com/mostpopular/story/Couple-Files-Federal-Lawsuit-Over-Relatives/LuCt304ZFkiKbWQ0K_-APQ.cspx
A couple is filing a federal lawsuit against nine defendants, including Adult Protective Services. They claim that when an accusation of elder abuse was made against them, their father was forcibly removed from their care without due process and placed in the care of a friend, where he died two months later.

12.       PENNSYLVANIA (Southampton), Philly Burbs, August 22, 2012
Co-defendant testifies against Upper Southampton man in health care fraud
http://www.phillyburbs.com/my_town/hamptons/co-defendant-testifies-against-upper-southampton-man-in-health-care/article_8819c80a-ca69-5e03-b4bd-d6b80c030663.html
A co-defendant Tuesday pointed the finger at an Upper Southampton man as the one who allegedly spearheaded a home health services insurance scam bilking thousands of dollars from seniors for services that were never provided.

13.       SOUTH CAROLINA (Rock Hill), Sacramento Bee, August 23, 2012
Dead woman’s estate sues Rock Hill nursing home
http://www.sacbee.com/2012/08/23/4750873/dead-womans-estate-sues-rock-hill.html
The estate of an 82-year-old woman killed at a Rock Hill assisted living home last year is suing the home and two employees, saying that the woman’s death could have been prevented. She was found dead  in her shower the day after she reported to staff and police that someone had been forging her checks. A nurse’s aide later confessed to killing the woman.

14.       SOUTH CAROLINA (Spartanburg), KPHO, August 22, 2012
Woman accused of neglecting bed-ridden mother
http://www.kpho.com/story/19340417/woman-accused-of-neglecting-bed-ridden-mother
A Spartanburg woman was arrested after police said she neglected her elderly, bed-ridden mother, leaving her to lie in her soiled diapers and bed. Police found the suspect’s mother lying in her urine-soaked diapers and bed with bed sores, a rash on her neck, bruises on her arm and her oxygen tube was clogged with mucus.

15.       INTERNATIONAL (Lanarkshire, United Kingdom), Daily Record, August 22, 2012
Nursing home boss ‘force-fed dementia patient’
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/care-home-boss-force-fed-dementia-1272955
A former nursing home boss faces 22 charges of misconduct relating to her time as deputy manager of a nursing home. She is accused of using excessive force to put a patient in a chair and then forcing food into her mouth with a spoon.

16.       INTERNATIONAL (London, United Kingdom), The Daily Mail, August 21, 2012
Southern Cross care home worker drugged six dementia pateitns ‘so she could get a good night’s sleep’
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2191453/Southern-Cross-care-home-worker-drugged-dementia-patients-good-nights-sleep.html
A senior carer at a nursing home routinely drugged six dementia patients with unprescribed medication so she could get a good night’s sleep on the job, a court has heard. The drugs were so powerful that the poisoned patients, who previously would wander around during the night, fell into a sleep so deep they had to be taken to their beds in wheelchairs.

17.       INTERNATIONAL (Suffolk, United Kingdom), BBC, August 21, 2012
Suffolk woman with dementia, 92, ‘punched at care home’
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-19331255
A 69-year-old resident of a care home in Suffolk reportedly punched a 92-year-old woman when she told him to be quiet. The force of the punch caused the victim to fall and hit a handrail. The man reportedly has advanced dementia, and is unfit to be interviewed.  

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

·         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/

·       American Public Health Association’s 140^th Annual Meeting and Exposition, October 27-31, 2012 in San Francisco, California. The theme this year is Prevention and Wellness Across the Life Span. For details, visit: http://www.apha.org/meetings/AnnualMeeting/

·       The National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP) to release their famous 2012 Tool Kit on dementia education on November 1, 2012. For the fifth year, they will host Alzheimer’s and Dementia Staff Education Week February 14-21, 2013
http://www.nccdp.org/staff-education-week.htm\

·       The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies is having its 28th Annual Meeting November 1-3 at the JW Marriott in Los Angeles, CA at L.A. Live. The theme this year will be Beyond Boundaries: Innovations to Expand Services and Tailor Traumatic Stress Treatments
http://www.istss.org/Home1.htm

·       The 29^th Annual Adult Protective Services Conference in San Antonio, Texas will take place November 13-16^th. The conference has attracted people from almost every state in the U.S., as well as attendees from Japan, Canada, England, Australia, and Mexico. http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Adult_Protection/Adult_Protective_Services_Confer...

·       The Gerontological Society of America’s Sixty-Fifth Annual Scientific Meeting, Charting Frontiers in Aging, will take place from November 14-18, 2012, in San Diego, California. For details, visit: http://www.geron.org/annual-meeting

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

National Center on Elder Abuse

Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse & Neglect

University of California, Irvine

Program in Geriatrics

101 The City Drive South

Orange, CA 92868

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