NCEA Newsfeed – Monday, April 16, 2012
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59 days until World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD)!
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, USA Today, April 16, 2012
Big gaps found in nursing homes’ disaster plans
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/story/2012-04-16/nursing-homes-disaster-plans/54309490/1
Experts express concern when it is discovered that emergency plans required by the government often lack specific steps such as coordinating with local authorities, notifying relatives or even pinning name tags and medication lists to residents in an evacuation.
2. CALIFORNIA (Los Angeles), Los Angeles Times, April 15, 2012 (Opinion)
Consult lawyer to protect finances from bullying son-in-law
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-montalk-20120415,0,4641344.column
A columnist strongly recommends an elderly couple obtain legal counsel to protect their finances from their badgering son-in-law.
3. CALIFORNIA (Murrieta), WSBT.com, April 12, 2012
Man Accused of Duct Taping Elderly Mother to Chair
http://www.wsbt.com/news/ktla-murietta-duct-taped-woman,0,868407.story
A Murrieta man is accused of trying to kill his 73-year old mother by duct taping her to a chair and cutting her oxygen supply.
4. CALIFORNIA (Oakland), Mercury News, April 13, 2012
Police: Armed suspect at Oakland hotel disguised himself as a woman
http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_20390392/oakland-police-search-gun-wielding-suspect-near-jack
A man wanted on felony charges of elder abuse and kidnapping of a 55-year-old man, was caught fleeing a hotel while dressed like a woman.
5. CALIFORNIA (Palos Verdes Estates), Los Angeles Times, April 14, 2012
Police, D.A. join inquiry into possible financial exploitation of heiress
http://articles.latimes.com/2012/apr/14/local/la-me-larkin-20120414
Police and the Los Angeles County district attorney's office have joined the investigation into the possible financial exploitation of an heiress by a Hollywood business manager. The management of the heiress’ affairs by John E. Larkin, a veteran entertainment money manager, was already the subject of a probe by social workers from the county's Adult Protective Services.
6. CALIFORNIA (San Diego), UT San Diego, April 12, 2012
Caregiver sentenced in elder abuse case
http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/apr/12/caregiver-sentenced-elder-case/
A caregiver accused of taking money from a 93-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor and letting him live in squalor was sentenced Thursday to two years in custody. Originally, Angeles faced four felony charges after her January 2011 arrest, when authorities found Arnold V. “Max” Bauer living amid rat droppings and rotting food. Charges of elder abuse with great bodily injury and theft from an elder were dropped in light of her plea.
7. CALIFORNIA (San Diego), 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.
8. CALIFORNIA (San Diego), Asian Journal, April 14, 2012
Pinay caregiver sentenced for theft and elder abuse
http://www.asianjournal.com/fil-am-news/3-filamnews/15525-pinay-caregiver-sentenced-for-theft-and-elder-abuse.html
A FILIPINA caregiver accused of stealing more than $7,000 from a 94-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor and allowed him to live in squalor under her care was sentenced to two years in jail.
9. FLORIDA (Marion County), Ocala.com, April 15, 2012
Break the silence: Help available for abused
http://www.ocala.com/article/20120415/OPINION/120419844/-1/NEWS?Title=Break-the-silence-Help-available-for-abused
There are several resources available to Marion County seniors who have fallen victim to abuse. They include the Marion County Sheriff’s Department, the Ocala Police Department, Marion Senior Services, and Elder Options.
10. FLORIDA (St. Johns County), StAugustine.com, April 13, 2012
Nursing home aide accused of abusing dementia patient
http://staugustine.com/police-report/2012-04-13/nursing-home-aide-accused-abusing-dementia-patient#.T4y6aVG0wsc
A former nursing home aide has allegedly held a pillow over a woman’s face as she screamed for help. He was fired after his arrest.
11. FLORIDA (St. Johns County), Historic City News, April 13, 2012
Shocking attack on nursing home patient by caretaker
http://www.historiccity.com/2012/staugustine/news/florida/shocking-attack-on-nursing-home-patient-by-caretaker-25296
A nursing home employee discovered his coworker holding a pillow over the face of a patient with dementia.
12. FLORIDA (St. Johns County), Jacksonville.com, April 13, 2012
Law & Disorder: man charged in nursing home attack
http://jacksonville.com/news/crime/2012-04-13/story/law-disorder-man-charged-nursing-home-attack
A 53-year-old St. Johns County nursing home worker has been charged with abusing a patient after being found holding a pillow over her face Friday morning, authorities said.
13. ILLINOIS (Chicago), Chicago Tribune, April 16, 2012
Beleaguered nursing home manages to expel 2 state monitors
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-rainbow-beach-20120416,0,1121038.story
Two years into the state's fight to close a troubled South Side nursing home, the facility remains open and even has successfully booted out two state-appointed monitors who were installed to ensure patient safety.
14. ILLINOIS (Springfield), Pantagraph.com, April 13, 2012 (Opinion)
Preserve important senior services
http://www.pantagraph.com/news/opinion/mailbag/preserve-important-senior-services/article_05990c32-84e8-11e1-bbcc-0019bb2963f4.html
The author of this article, the executive director of the East Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging, begs the case for increased funding for the Illinois Department on Aging.
15. KANSAS (Kansas City), Kansas City Star, April 16, 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.
16. NEW YORK (Albany), Rochester.YNN.com, April 16, 2012
Bill to Strengthen Elder Abuse Law
http://rochester.ynn.com/content/top_stories/580730/bill-to-strengthen-elder-abuse-law/
A new Elder Abuse Law has been proposed that would hold anyone who voluntarily assumes the role of caregiver responsible for abuse. Under the current law, only paid caregivers can face charges.
17. NORTH CAROLINA (Halifax), WRAL.com, April 11, 2012
Roanoke Rapids man accused of stealing $183K from 75-year-old
http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/10971641/
A Roanoke Rapids man faces a felony charge after he allegedly stole $183,000 from a 75-year-old woman. The suspect was charged last week with one count of exploiting a disabled/elderly person's trust.
18. OHIO (Springfield), Springfield News Sun, April 12, 2012
Area nursing homes above average
http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/news/springfield-news/area-nursing-homes-above-average--1359225.html
Area nursing homes and assisted living facilities fared well in statewide resident satisfaction surveys conducted biannually by the state Department of Aging.
19. TENNESSEE (Blountville), Tricities.com, April 16, 2012
Brenda Viars to appear in Sullivan County Criminal Court
http://www2.tricities.com/news/2012/apr/16/brenda-viars-appear-sullivan-county-criminal-court-ar-1844779/
Brenda Viars, a local church pastor and television evangelist will appear in Sullivan County Criminal Court on accusations she allowed her diabetic husband and 92-year-old mother to live in filth. She is charged with two counts of physical abuse or gross negligence of an impaired adult as well as two counts of willful abuse, neglect or exploitation of an adult.
20. TEXAS (Odessa), OAOA.com, April 16, 2012
CENTERS’ PIECE: Recognize the signs of elder abuse
http://www.oaoa.com/articles/abuse-85857-elder-elderly.html
This article gives an overview of elder abuse in the United States and offers several helpful tips to try to prevent it.
21. INTERNATIONAL (Ontario, Canada), The Star, April 16, 2012
Licensing of Ontario Retirement Homes Begins
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/1162158--licensing-of-ontario-retirement-homes-begins
Investigators are using new provincial licensing rules to target 50 retirement homes in Ontario suspected of elder abuse and neglect. As of April 15, all retirement homes in Ontario — roughly 700 — must apply for an operating licence under rules set out by the new Retirement Homes Act. They cannot operate without a license.
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ABUSE OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
1. GEORGIA (Gwinnet County), WSBTV.com, April 16, 2012
Care home operator arrested on charges of theft, elder abuse
http://www.wsbtv.com/news/news/care-home-operator-arrested-charges-theft-elder-ab/nMZ9L/
The operator of several personal care homes is now in jail, accused stealing money from her mentally disabled residents. Gwinnet County Police also discovered residents were living in unsanitary conditions at the homes.
2. MASSACHUSETTS (Boston), Radio Boston, April 11, 2012
Boston Initiative Trains Intellectually Disabled Teens To Resist Abuse
http://radioboston.wbur.org/2012/04/11/impact-training
People with developmental disabilities are up to 10 times more likely than others to experience domestic violence or sexual abuse, according to a study from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. But a new program in Boston Public Schools is empowering the disabled to fight back.
3. OKLAHOMA (Oklahoma City), News Channel 10, April 6, 2012
Okla. Caregiver accused of financial exploitation
http://www.newschannel10.com/story/17354122/okla-caregiver-accused-of-financial-exploitation
A woman who allegedly coerced money from her developmentally disabled patients has been charged with three counts of financial exploitation.
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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’ 20th 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 15th 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 7th 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
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