Newsfeed – Monday, March 18, 2013
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http://www.aoa.gov/AoARoot/AoA_Programs/Elder_Rights/YEAP/index.aspx
Calendar of upcoming elder abuse and neglect events can be found at the bottom of the newsfeed.
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ELDER ABUSE NEWSFEED
1. NATIONAL, US News, March 18, 2013
Nursing Homes Begin to Offer Shelter for Elder Abuse Victims
http://health.usnews.com/health-news/best-nursing-homes/articles/2013/03/18/nursing-homes-begin-to-offer-shelter-for-elder-abuse-victims
To combat elder abuse, a handful of nursing homes around the country have created shelters within their own walls to provide emergency short-term housing and health care services to victims.
2. ARIZONA (Phoenix), AZ Family, March 14, 2013
Surveillance video: thieves strike disabled brothers
http://www.azfamily.com/news/Disabled-men-the-latest-victim-of-bike-thieves--198290451.html
Two disabled brothers are the latest victims of bike thieves in Phoenix. The men used their tricycles for errands like picking up groceries. The brothers are retired on a fixed income barely getting by. They splurged and bought the two bikes for $1,100.
3. CALIFORNIA (Fresno), ABC Local, March 13, 2013
Selma woman accused of elder abuse
http://abclocal.go.com/kfsn/story?section=news/local&id=9025014
Selma firefighters say they found an elderly woman basically confined to her bed in deplorable conditions - and now her daughter is facing felony charges. The 40-year-old suspect is charged with elder abuse for the handling of her mother. The alleged victim was hospitalized and released to another facility, rather than her home.
4. CALIFORNIA (Los Angeles), Daily News, March 16, 2013
Helen Dennis: Elder abuse is a nightmare that can happen to anyone
http://www.dailynews.com/health/ci_22807172/helen-dennis-col
A columnist answers a call for help from a woman who claims that her friend has fallen victim to emotional and physical elder abuse by his new wife.
5. CALIFORNIA (Red Bluff), Corning Observer, March 15, 2013
Red Bluff man gets six years for elder abuse
http://www.corning-observer.com/news/door-13719-bathroom-tehama.html
A Red Bluff man charged with slamming a bathroom door into the face of a 74-year-old man was sentenced to six years in prison. The 32-year-old suspect, pled no contest to elder abuse in February and was sentenced in Tehama County Superior Court on Monday. The elderly man entered a Burger King restaurant bathroom when the suspect came out of a bathroom stall and slammed the door into the victim, knocking him to the floor and then slamming the door onto the man a second time.
6. CALIFORNIA (Sacramento), Sacramento Bee, March 17, 2013
Accused caregiver had trail of trouble
http://www.sacbee.com/2013/03/14/5261375/accused-caregiver-had-trail-of.html#storylink=omni_popular
A licensed elder care provider with 17 years of experience had a long history of complaint investigations, deficiency reports, citations, fines, and plans of correction. Still she never lost her license until an 88-year-old woman recently died with complications from a Stage IV bedsore under her supervision. The former care provider was charged with involuntary manslaughter and a second felony count of elder or dependent adult abuse, resulting in death. She faces up to 12 years in prison.
7. ILLINOIS (Niles), Niles-Morton Grove Patch, March 15, 2013
‘Sweetheart’ May Have Scammed Dementia Victim
http://niles.patch.com/articles/sweetheart-may-have-scammed-dementia-victim
A 58-year-old Vernon Hills man contacted Niles police March 6 saying his father, who suffers from dementia, may have been victimized in a sweetheart theft scam by a Niles woman, who befriended the father in 2008.
8. MAINE (Augusta), The Republic, March 14, 2013
Maine bill addresses financial exploitation of elders by closing loophole
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/9758199677364d8b9f0a0bc2d41f9c81/ME-XGR--Elder-Abuse
A bill before the Legislature would address elder abuse in Maine by closing a loophole and clarifying the law to protect elders who might be victimized. The Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee held a hearing on the bill, which has the support of Democratic House Speaker Mark Eves of North Berwick, on Wednesday.
9. TEXAS (Amarillo), News Channel 10, March 10, 2013
Effectiveness of a law preventing elder abuse
http://www.newschannel10.com/story/21646609/effectiveness-of-a-law-preventing-elder-abuse
In an effort to prevent the abuse and neglect of those in assisted living facilities, Texas passed what is called Authorized Electronic Monitoring, in 2002. Oklahoma now hopes to do the same. The author discusses the pros and cons of such legislation.
10. INTERNATIONAL (St. Frances, Canada), St. Frances Times, March 18, 2013
Elder abuse talks slated
http://fftimes.com/node/258218
Seniors and Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.) is helping spread the word about elder abuse. The local group recently began offering educational presentations, with the first one being held at Green Manor.
11. INTERNATIONAL (Wellington, New Zealand), March 17, 2013
New Zealand’s hidden shame
http://www.stuff.co.nz/business/money/8430571/New-Zealands-hidden-shame
The author gives an overview of the alarming state of elder abuse in New Zealand and implores readers to take action.
12. INTERNATIONAL (South Shields, United Kingdom), Shields Gazette, March 18, 2013
Woman stole £20,000 from dementia-stricken aunt
http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/crime/woman-stole-20-000-from-dementia-stricken-aunt-1-5504399
A woman who allegedly stole £20,000 from her dementia-stricken great-aunt has been spared jail. She left the elderly woman with just £4.51 in her Post Office account and £100 in her bank.
ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
1. FLORIDA (Jacksonville), News 4, March 16, 2013
Disabled woman’s car stolen from Jacksonville home
http://www.news4jax.com/news/Disabled-woman-s-car-stolen-from-Jacksonville-home/-/475880/19345968/-/g59cs2z/-/index.html
A disabled woman says her car was stolen Wednesday right outside of the window of her home on Jacksonville's westside, a rip-off that she said really adds to the hardship she's already facing.
2. NEW YORK (Albany), Wall Street Journal, March 18, 2013
NY agency reports decline in disabled abuse
http://online.wsj.com/article/AP394420e3533243babea0ed7bf793074d.html
The state agency responsible for care and services for 126,000 disabled New Yorkers says abuse allegations and serious incidents have declined by 22 percent in state-run facilities and by 9.5 percent at others operated by nonprofit contractors.
3. TENNESSEE (Rogersville), TriCities.com, March 18, 2013
2 charged in death of disabled Tenn. Veteran
http://www.tricities.com/news/local/article_52b5dcaa-8fd4-11e2-808f-001a4bcf6878.html
Two people were taken into custody in connection with the slaying of a disabled military veteran in Rogersville, who police believe was beaten and stabbed to death for his medication.
4. TEXAS (Humble), KHOU, March 15, 2013
Disabled Humble man targeted by possible intruder
http://www.khou.com/news/crime/Disabled-Humble-man-targeted-by-possible-intruder-198545131.html
A disabled man’s home was broken into in broad daylight. Police and the victim believe that the intruders were after the man’s medications.
5. TEXAS (Longview), News-Journal, March 15, 2013
Three indicted in beating death of disabled Longview man
http://www.news-journal.com/news/police/three-indicted-in-beating-death-of-disabled-longview-man/article_65d3f2bd-4bd3-5db8-9194-eb91b4a6aed8.html
An Upshur County grand jury Thursday returned three capital murder indictments in the case of a mentally disabled Longview man whose beaten and burned body was found in December in a rural area of the county.
6. VIRGINIA (Petersburg), WTVR, March 14, 2013
Police investigate case of disabled man found dead in home
http://wtvr.com/2013/03/14/petersburg-death-investigation/
Petersburg Police are investigating the death of a disabled, middle-aged man. Officers said an acquaintance of the man called police this morning and asked them to do a welfare check. Police said they didn’t know what type of situation they were getting into, so they started blocking off the street. The man was found dead at his home in the 100 block of Summit Street. His family told CBS 6 that officers would only tell them “somebody killed him.” They say the door to the home was kicked in and there was blood in the dining room.
7. INTERNATIONAL (Møllen, Denmark), Copenhagen Post, March 18, 2013
Disabled residents locked in and possibly brutalized
http://cphpost.dk/local/disabled-residents-locked-and-possibly-brutalised
The social and integration minister is demanding an explanation for the illegal confinement and surveillance of severely disabled citizens living in the group residence Møllen just outside of Kalundborg. A report in December by City Council investigative group Revas found that severely disabled residents, including an autistic woman who cannot speak, were placed in tiny rooms with locks on the outside.
8. INTERNATIONAL (Karachi, Pakistan), Dawn.com, March 15, 2013
Disabled man shot dead in ‘sectarian’ attack
http://dawn.com/2013/03/15/disabled-man-shot-dead-in-sectarian-attack/
A physically disabled man was gunned down in what appeared to be an attack on sectarian grounds in a Landhi locality on Thursday evening, police said.
RELATED ISSUES
1. INTERNATIONAL (Sydney, Australia), The Sydney Morning Herald
Hospital care ‘inadequate’ for patients with dementia
http://www.smh.com.au/national/health/hospital-care-inadequate-for-patients-with-dementia-20130313-2g0l5.html
Hospitals pose a health risk for dementia sufferers because staff fail to identify their condition, according to a new report, leading to inadequate treatment.
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Funding Opportunities:
- April 30/November 1, 2013
- The Lawrence Foundation awards grants in support of the environment, education, human services, disaster relief, and other causes. The foundation awards both program and operating grants with no geographic restrictions to nonprofit organizations that qualify for tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as well as public schools and libraries.
- For more information: http://www.thelawrencefoundation.org/grants/guidelines.php
- May 1, 2013
- The American Bar Association has announced a further round of grants to be made in 2013 that will promote and support innovation in the delivery of civil legal aid. These grants will go to the state Access to Justice Commissions. The grants will fund projects in seven critical areas of innovation: expanding limited scope representation and other models for affordable services; improving language access and eliminating implicit cultural bias; employing public libraries as point of access for legal aid; enhancing fundraising outside the legal community; creating partnerships with health care and social services providers, government agencies and other new partners; preserving access for low-income people as courts implement e-filing; and increasing web-based delivery of pro bono services for self-represented litigants. Eligible entities are state Access to Justice Commissions, which are formal entities that bring together the highest level of the state's courts, organized bar, and other stakeholders to support the expansion of access to civil justice for low income and disadvantaged people. Applications for Grants to Promote the Creation of new Access to Justice Commissions are due by February 15, 2013; applications for Innovation Grants are due on May 1, 2013.
- Information: www.ATJsupport.org under “grants.” For additional information contact Bob Echols, State Support Consultant, ABA Resource Center for Access to Justice Initiatives, Robert.Echols@comcast.net
- May 20, 2013
- The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is pleased to announce that it is seeking applications for research and evaluation relating to abuse, neglect, and exploitation of elderly individuals and residents of residential care facilities. This research furthers the Department’s mission by sponsoring research to provide objective, independent, evidence-based knowledge and tools to meet the challenges of crime and justice, particularly at the State and local levels.
- For more information: https://ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl001043.pdf
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Upcoming Elder Abuse Conferences/Training Events (in chronological order):
· The SAFEta Webinar Series will cover three topics this year: Patients with developmental and/or physical disabilities, older patients, and patients who are in the military. The series begins on April 11, 2013. For more information: http://safeta.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=85
· The 13th Annual International Family Justice Center Conference will be held in Ft. Worth, Texas from April 16-18, 2013 at the Worthington Renaissance Forth Worth Hotel. For more information: http://www.familyjusticecenter.org/training-main/annual-conference.html
· Elder Abuse and its Prevention – A Workshop will be hosted by the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies April 17-18, 2013 at the Keck Center on Washington, D.C. For more information: http://www.iom.edu/Activities/Global/ViolenceForum/2013-APR-17.aspx
· Registration is now open for Teaming Up Against Elder Financial Exploitation, a course offered in the Orlando area, April 17 – 19, 2013. This course is presented by The Florida Attorney General’s Office (FCPTI) and The Florida Bar Elder Law Section’s Committee on Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation. For more information: http://www.fcpti.com/fcpti.nsf/forms/CF4576CAD96E849C85257A830057911A
· The Academy on Violence and Abuse (AVA) 2013 Scientific Conference will be called “Addressing Violence and Abuse in the Changing Healthcare Environment,” and will take place on April 18-20 in Minneapolis, MN at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and Suites. For more information: http://avahealth.nonprofitoffice.com/vertical/sites/%7B75FA0828-D713-4580-A29D-257F315BB94F%7D/uploads/avabrochure_P20.pdf
· The Greater Augusta Coalition Against Adult Abuse in partnership with the VA Coalition for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and Blue Ridge Community College is sponsoring a free, day long training for Commonwealth Attorneys, Law Enforcement, Social Workers, and related professionals on “Obtaining Convictions and Restitution for Adult Abuse” on Monday, April 29, 2013. For more information, contact Anne See at (540) 433-1830 or asee@brls.org. Click here to register: http://fs21.formsite.com/ascott/form10/index.html?1358267517475
· The 6th Annual Forensic Investigations Conference to be held from May 15-17, 2013 at the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Seminars will focus on a broad array of emerging forensic practices, in sexual assault, interpersonal violence, child and elder abuse in both an urban and rural environment. For more information https://www.saintlukeshealthsystem.org/event/forensic-conference-1
· The National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs (NANASP) Annual Training Conference 2013 will take place at the Westin San Diego in San Diego, California and will feature a keynote on Elder Abuse. The conference will take place from May 29-31, 2013. For more info: http://www.nanasp.org/upcomingconferences.html
· The Virginia Coalition for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (VCPEA) will hold its 19th annual conference in Virginia Beach at the Virginia Beach Resort and Conference Center on May 29-31, 2013. Conference information was been posted on the VCPEA website at http://www.vcpea.org
· The Alzheimer’s Association annual conference, titled “Dementia Care @AAIC: Translating Research to Practice” will be held in Boston, Massachusetts from July 13-18, 2013. Learn more here: http://www.alz.org/aaic/
· Changing Aging, The Florida Conference on Aging will be held on August 12-14, 2013 and will be themed, “Aging: New Game – New Rules”
For more information: http://www.fcoa.org/conference.html· The 18th International Conference & Summit on Violence, Abuse & Trauma will be held in San Diego, California on September 8-11, 2013. For more information: http://www.ivatcenters.org/
· The 2nd Annual National Elder Abuse Symposium will be held at the Hyatt Regency Orange County in Anaheim, California on December 3-6, 2013. Stay tuned for more information.
An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here:
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