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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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