NCEA Newsfeed – Monday, May 12, 2014
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A calendar of upcoming elder abuse and neglect events and funding opportunities can be found at the bottom of the newsfeed.
ELDER ABUSE NEWSFEED
CALIFORNIA (San Diego), nbcsandiego.com, May 12, 2014
4 Arrested in $3M Investment Scam
http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/4-Arrested-in-3M-Investment-Scam-258838011.html
Four people were arrested this week in connection with an investment scam that cheated at least 28 people (including 13 elders) out of more than $3 million dollars. Together, the suspects face 105 felony counts that include multiple securities fraud, burglary, conspiracy and elder financial abuse.
ILLINOIS (Chicago), Evanston Review, May 9, 2014
Evanston Police Charge Caregiver with Financial Exploitation
http://evanston.suntimes.com/submit-content/caregiver-EVA-05092014:article
A 42-year-old live-in caregiver was arrested and charged with financial exploitation for making unauthorized withdrawals from her 91-year-old victim.
ILLINOIS (Melrose Park), Chicago Tribune Local, May 10, 2014
Prosecutors: Suburban Caretaker Wouldn’t Help Elderly Client Off Floor
A 37-year-old man charged with caring for a 66-year-old man was arrested and charged with two felony counts of elder neglect and abuse after he admitted to a concerned nurse and responding police that he would not help the elder man off of the floor after falling. The home smelled of urine and police found empty bottles of alcohol and cigarettes scattered around.
MICHIGAN (Grand Rapids), WOOD TV, May 9, 2014
Woman Charged With Embezzling From Aunt
http://woodtv.com/2014/05/09/woman-charged-with-embezzling-from-aunt/
An 88-year-old woman, who died in April, is allegedly the victim of embezzlement committed by her niece. Over $75,000 is unaccounted for.
NORTH CAROLINA (Gaston County), WITN TV, May 10, 2014
Apartment Manager Gets Probation for Stealing from Tenant with Dementia
A 51-year-old woman admitted to stealing more than $40,000 from an 81-year-old tenant with dementia.
OHIO, (Butler and Warren Counties), Journal-News, May 10, 2014
Serious Fines, Violations Found at Local Nursing Homes
http://www.journal-news.com/news/news/serious-fines-violations-found-at-local-nursing-ho/nfsPs/
Investigative article reviewing the complexity of choosing a nursing home for yourself or a loved one. The report found that local homes ranged from ones with numerous violations to others that were considered top-performers. Violations included sexual assaults, physical abuse, medication errors, and lack of necessary care.
VIRGINIA (Williamsburg-James City County), WYDaily.com, May 11, 2014
Former Assisted Living Home Worker Pleads Guilty to Exploiting Dementia Patient
A 46-year-old woman plead guilty to fraudulently using the checking account of a resident with dementia.
WEST VIRGINIA (Princeton), WVVA TV, May 9, 2014
Suspects in elder abuse case appear in court
http://www.wvva.com/story/25476613/2014/05/09/suspects-in-elder-abuse-case-appear-in-court
The grand jury will consider the case of a man and a woman accused of beating an 82-year-old man in his home. They repeatedly beat the man due to his incontinence. The man had injuries to his ear, eye, lip, and hand.
INTERNATIONAL NEWSFEED
ENGLAND (London), UK Human Rights Blog, May 12, 2014
Press Has No Direct Role in Welfare Proceedings in Court of Protection
A very interesting review of if, when, and how much the Fourth Estate should be allowed to cover proceedings at the Court of Protection. The case discussed involves a 94-year-old woman who may or may not be a victim of abuse by her live-in caregivers.
ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITITES NEWSFEED
ARIZONA (Phoenix), KTAR, May 9, 2014
Phoenix Couple Pleads Guilty in Adult Abuse Case
http://ktar.com/22/1730779/Phoenix-couple-pleads-guilty-in-mans-death
A 29-year-old woman and a 34-year-old man plead guilty to abuse that led to the death of a 22-year-old mentally disabled man, the woman’s brother.
CALIFORNIA (Madera), The Fresno Bee, May 10, 2014
Special Needs Person Tied with Rope in Madera
http://www.fresnobee.com/2014/05/10/3920271/special-needs-woman-tied-with.html?sp=/99/406/
A 22-year-old person with special needs was found tied with a rope to a desk outdoors, and appeared to have been there for at least 2 hours.
FLORIDA (Pembroke Pines), local10.com, May 12, 2014
Mental Health Technician Accused of Neglecting Patient
http://www.local10.com/news/mental-health-technician-arrested-for-neglecting-patient/25932360
A South Florida mental health technician was charged with neglect to an elderly or disabled adult with great harm after she locked a 62-year-old mentally disabled man in a “comfort room” and while unattended he seriously hurt himself.
RELATED ISSUES NEWSFEED
CALIFORNIA (Los Angeles), CBSLA TV, May 9, 2014
Police Searching for 92-Year-Old Man with Dementia
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2014/05/09/police-searching-for-92-year-old-man-with-dementia/
The Los Angeles Police Department request your assistance to find 92-year-old Robert Iwanabe. He is Asian, 5-foot-8, 86 pounds, with grey hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing khaki pants, a green T-shirt, and a possible black jacket. He was last seen in the 500 block of N. La Brea Avenue in Hancock Park.
NEW YORK (Somers), lohud, May 12, 2014
Search Continues for Missing Somers Granddad with Dementia
A 67-year-old man with Parkinson’s and dementia and needs medication went missing on Friday. Garry McKeon is 5-foot-11, 205 pounds, and has gray hair, blue eyes, and was last seen wearing a dark blue polo shirt. If you have any information, please call 911 or 914-769-2600 or 914-277-3651.
ENGLAND (Manchester), Manchester Evening News, May 10, 2014
Dementia Patient, 85, Found Hanged in His Care Home Bedroom
An 85-year-old dementia patient was found hanged to death in his bedroom. The man had lived in the home for seven months. A Manchester council spokeswoman said its Safeguarding Adults Board was ‘looking into’ the incident but would await a report from the coroner before deciding whether to launch a review.
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Upcoming Elder Abuse Conferences/Training Events (in chronological order):
• The Florida Attorney General’s Office and The Florida Bar Elder Law Section’s Committee on Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation are pleased to present “Confronting Elder Financial Exploitation”, May 12 – 14, 2014, in Altamonte Springs, Florida, at the Embassy Suites Orlando North. This 3-day class encourages participants to “think outside the box” in formulating successful investigations and legal remedies. Elder law attorneys, prosecutors, and investigators are partnering in their communities with other subject matter experts to successfully expose and prosecute those who abuse our elder citizens. This interactive class encourages an exchange of information and creative resolutions. For more information please click here: http://www.fcpti.com/fcpti.nsf/forms/0B2C44BA5D93CE2885257C0C004735CB or call (850) 414 -3360.
• The 7th Annual Forensic Investigations Conference will be held in the Kansas City Convention Center May 12-17, 2014. The conference will focus on a broad array of emerging forensic issues, including sexual assault, interpersonal violence, ballistics, strangulation, and child and elder abuse in both urban and rural environments. This year’s conference is designed to provide an interactive joint educational opportunity and promising practices when working with victims of violence. To find more information, see here: http://www.saintlukeshealthsystem.org/forensic
• 17th Annual Kern County Elder Abuse Prevention Conference Wednesday, May 21, 2014 8:15 am - 3:30 pm At Hodel’s Country Dining (Liberty Rm) 5917 Knudsen Drive Bakersfield, California. “When is a Bruise Not a Bruise: Forensic Wound Identification and Documentation of Possible Abuse and Neglect” Speaker Daniel J. Sheridan, PhD, RN, FAAN. For more information: http://www.co.kern.ca.us/aas/pdf/2014_Elder_Abuse_Conf.pdf
• The 3rd World Congress on Adult Guardianship will be convened on May 28-30th , 2014 in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area. It is sponsored by the National Guardianship Network in affiliation with the International Guardianship Network. The theme of the conference is, “Promising Practices to Ensure Excellence in Guardianship Around the World.” Proposals for presentations are due July 31. See http://worldcongressguardianship.org
• The annual Gulf Coast Elder Abuse Conference, “Don’t Let the Light Go Out,” will be held on June 16, 2014 from 8:00 AM-4:45 PM in Slidell, Louisiana. The conference will include six hours of continuing education credits for nurses, and credit is pending for lawyers, social workers, professional counselors, bankers, facility administrators and physical therapists. A partial list of topics includes: Recognition of Injuries, the Elder Justice Act, Competence & Capacity, Domestic Violence Grown Old, The Role of Banking in Preventing and Responding to Elder Financial Exploitation and Elder Abuse and the LGBT Community. Presenters include: Donald D. Akers Jr., JD; Harold S. Bartholomew Jr., JD; Jenefer Duane; Dean Hawley, MD; Candace J. Heisler, JD; Suzy Ritholz, PhD; Daniel Sheridan, PhD and Jane Thomas, JD. For details, e-mail WEAAD@STSALT.ORG. A complete list of topics, further details and registration information are available here: http://www.stsalt.org/GulfCoastElderAbuseConference.html.
• The National Adult Protective Services conference will take place in Portland, OR from October 29-31. The NAPSA conference is the only national conference focused on elder abuse, neglect and financial exploitation. For more information go to: http://www.napsa-now.org/about-napsa/annual-conference/
• The 2014 Consumer Voice Annual Conference will be held in Arlington, Virginia from November 15-19, 2014. There will be speakers in the field, long-term care policy updates from key experts, and tools and resources for advocacy. Registration and the conference agenda details will be coming soon. For questions, contact: info@theconsumervoice.org.
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Funding Opportunities:
• The Office for Victims of Crime released a solicitation yesterday under which it will fund up to ten awards of $150,000 to $750,000 to support organizations that use technology creatively to provide outreach and direct assistance to victims, particularly those who have never been served or for whom services are not readily available, nationally and/or internationally (for Americans abroad). OVC plans to fund three categories of projects: National-Scope Victim Service Initiatives, National Scope Victim Service Initiatives Proposing To Serve Underserved Victims Identified by the Applicant, and Victim Service Initiatives for American Victims of Domestic Violence and/or Sexual Assault Abroad. Deadline: May 15, 2014. Link to the solicitation: http://ojp.gov/ovc/grants/pdftxt/FY14_V21_UsingTechnology.pdf. For questions, see contact information on page 2 of the solicitation.
• The Administration for Community Living has issued two requests for proposals for two elder abuse-related grants. Please click on the links below to learn more:
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Link to grant RFP |
Program |
Funder |
Released |
Due Date |
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National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) |
Administration for Community Living |
05/06/2014 |
07/01/2014 |
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Native American Elder Justice Initiative |
Administration for Community Living |
04/23/2014 |
06/02/2014 |
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