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Elder Abuse Awareness Day!
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ELDER ABUSE NEWSFEED
1.
NATIONAL, BankRate.com,
June 12, 2013
Take this class and avoid scams
http://www.bankrate.com/financing/retirement/take-this-class-and-avoid-scams/
Caregivers, community groups and others worried about the financial well-being
of their older constituents should consider using a new instruction tool
developed by the federal government to teach seniors and their caregivers how
to avoid financial exploitation. The program, Money Smart for Older Adults, was
released jointly Wednesday by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., or FDIC, and
the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, or CFPB.
2.
NATIONAL, Bend Bulletin, June 14, 2013
Health workers want fraud training
http://www.bendbulletin.com/article/20130614/NEWS0107/306140334/
A recent survey found more than half of current and former health care
professionals would be willing to take part in classes on how to recognize
whether an elderly person, particularly someone with cognitive difficulties, is
the victim of investment fraud and financial exploitation.
3.
NATIONAL, Dallas News Bulletin, June 12, 2013
Regulators release financial protection guide for older consumers
http://bizbeatblog.dallasnews.com/2013/06/regulators-release-financial-protection-guide-for-older-consumers.html/
Today, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Consumer Financial
Protection Bureau launched a new tool called Money Smart for Older Adults to
help older adults and their caregivers prevent elder financial exploitation.
The tool, which was developed by both agencies, provides information on how to
prevent, identify and respond to financial exploitation, plan for a secure
financial future, and make informed financial decisions.
4.
NATIONAL, Fox Business, June 10, 2013
Scam Artists Targeting Seniors
http://www.foxbusiness.com/on-air/willis-report/blog/2013/06/10/scam-artists-targeting-seniors
According to the Michigan Attorney General’s office, criminals are
robocalling seniors all over the country to scam seniors into giving their
financial information in the name of free medical alert services.
5.
NATIONAL, National Mortgage Professional, June 12, 2013
CFPB and FDIC Partner on Financial Resource Tool
http://nationalmortgageprofessional.com/news38790/fdic-and-cfpb-partner-offer-financial-resource-tool-geared-toward-older-adults
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and Consumer Financial
Protection Bureau (CFPB) launched a new financial resource tool, Money Smart
for Older Adults, to help older adults and their caregivers prevent elder
financial exploitation across the country.
6.
NATIONAL, Reverse Mortgage Daily, June 12, 2013
CFPB, FDIC Launch Tool to Protect Against Elder Financial Scams
http://reversemortgagedaily.com/2013/06/12/cfpb-fdic-launch-tool-to-protect-against-elder-financial-scams/
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation (FDIC) are launching a campaign against elder financial fraud, the
agencies announced this week. Among their targets: reverse mortgage proceeds
fraud. Money Smart for Older Adults is a financial resource tool that aims to
raise awareness among seniors (age 62 and over) and their caregivers on how to
prevent, identify and respond to elder financial exploitation.
7.
NATIONAL, Star Tribune, June 12, 2013
US agencies announce guide for teaching seniors how to avoid financial
exploitation
http://www.startribune.com/business/211274171.html
U.S. regulators have a new guide for teaching older adults how to detect
financial scams and avoid being exploited. The curriculum was developed by the
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
for instructing groups of seniors and their caregivers. It can be used by
employees of financial firms, adult protective service agencies, senior
advocate groups and law enforcement personnel, the agencies said Wednesday.
8.
NATIONAL, Washington Wire, June 12, 2013
Regulators Try to Stop Financial Abuse of Seniors
http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2013/06/12/regulators-try-to-stop-financial-abuse-of-seniors/
Two federal regulators are teaming up to help prevent financial
exploitation of the elderly. A new curriculum developed by the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corp. and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau aims to help the
elderly avoid being subject to financial scams and frauds.
9.
NATIONAL, The Watch, June 12, 2013
FDIC, consumer watchdog launch tool for elderly to sniff out scams
http://thehill.com/blogs/regwatch/finance/305145-fdic-consumer-watchdog-launch-tool-for-elderly-to-sniff-out-scams
Financial regulators are launching a free tool to help older Americans avoid
scams and make smart financial decisions. The tool, developed by the Consumer
Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation (FDIC), is designed to help people over 62 and their caregivers
safely navigate the financial marketplace.
10.
ALABAMA (Montgomery), Daily Home, June 14, 2013 (Opinion)
Our View: New state law makes Elder Abuse Awareness Day brighter
http://www.dailyhome.com/view/full_story/22889717/article-Our-View--New-state-law-makes-Elder-Abuse-Awareness-Day-brighter?instance=home_opinion
Alabama has a special reason to observe Elder Abuse Awareness Day this year;
our state Legislature this year passed a new law to extend and strengthen legal
protections for all people aged 60 or older.
11.
ARIZONA (Green Valley), Green Valley News, June 14, 2013
State official lays out realities of elder abuse
http://www.gvnews.com/news/state-official-lays-out-realities-of-elder-abuse/article_3d3b3a10-d4ac-11e2-9b34-0019bb2963f4.html
A state official on Thursday said upwards of 10 percent of the senior
population in the United States is being abused. “In 10 years, one of every 10
Arizonans will be over age 65. By 2050, there will be 19 million seniors over
85 in the U.S. That’s an increase of 1,000 percent. Along with that, “the
number of people with dementia will go up exponentially by 2050,” he told an
audience of about 50.
12.
CALIFORNIA (San Diego), UT San Diego, June 13, 2013
Man to get 11 years in prison for scamming elderly
http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/jun/13/tp-man-to-get-11-years-in-prison-for-scamming/
A Las Vegas couple charged with scamming hundreds of elderly people through
fake insurance plans pleaded guilty Wednesday to counts that will put the
husband in prison for 11 years and require both to pay more than $3 million in
restitution.
13.
FLORIDA (Sarasota), My Sun Coast, June 14, 2013
Authorities warn elderly residents to be aware of fraud and exploitation
http://www.mysuncoast.com/news/local/authorities-warn-elderly-residents-to-be-aware-of-fraud-and/article_94d5c724-d50e-11e2-a786-001a4bcf6878.html
Saturday is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, and in honor of the day, the
state's Department of Health hosted a forum for community professionals, who
say preventing elder fraud and exploitation is something we all need to be
involved in.
14.
FLORIDA (Sarasota), Herald Tribune, June 14, 2013
If the victim says it didn’t happen, is it elder abuse?
http://health.heraldtribune.com/2013/06/14/if-the-victim-says-it-didnt-happen-is-it-elder-abuse/
At Friday's workshop on elder exploitation and abuse for professionals who
serve older residents in the Sarasota community, you could feel the frustration
of people who spend their working days trying to protect folks who refuse to be
seen as victims.
15.
FLORIDA (Tallahassee), WJHG, June 14, 2013
Elderly Abuse an Unreported Problem in Northwest Florida
http://www.wjhg.com/home/headlines/Elderly-Abuse-an-Underlooked-Problem-in-Northwest-Florida-211620111.html
The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) investigates around
64,000 reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation in the elderly each year,
and they hope they can educate the public to prevent that number from getting
any higher.
16.
IOWA (Des Moines), Des Moines Register, June 14, 2013
W.D.M. daycare provider allegedly steals $10,000 from dependent father
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20130614/NEWS01/130614030/Woman-allegedly-steals-10-000-from-dependent-father?nclick_check=1
A West Des Moines woman was arrested Thursday for allegedly stealing more than
$10,000 from her dependent father.
17.
MICHIGAN (Lansing), ABC 10UP, June 14, 2013
New protocol for elder abuse
http://abc10up.com/new-protocol-for-elder-abuse/
The Department of Human Services has officially unveiled the new Michigan Model
Vulnerable Adult Protocol, or MI–MVP. The new protocol becomes the standard for
the joint investigation of vulnerable adult abuse, neglect and exploitation
statewide. Elder abuse and adult victimization is on the rise across Michigan.
In 2012 alone, Adult Protective Services received 25,000 referrals alleging
abuse, neglect or exploitation.
18.
MISSOURI (Jefferson City), Missouri Net, June 14, 2013
Secy. Kander marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, offers tips for protection
http://www.missourinet.com/2013/06/14/secy-kander-marks-world-elder-abuse-awareness-day-offers-tips-for-protection/
Secretary of State Jason Kander cautions investors not to fall victim to
investment fraud. To mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, June 15, Kander
issued an Investor Alert to elder investors, urging them to protect themselves
from investment fraud and abuse.
19.
NEW YORK (Albany), North Country Gazette, June 13, 2013
Assembly Measure Would Protect Senior Citizens
http://www.northcountrygazette.org/2013/06/13/senior_measures/
The state Assembly has approved legislation aimed at increasing protections to
help prevent elder abuse. To further safeguard seniors from financial abuse,
legislation included in the package of bills would prevent financial
institutions that voluntarily report suspected incidences of financial abuse
from being sued if the report is submitted in accordance with guidelines set
forth by the Department of Financial Services (A.1783-B/Millman).
20.
NEW YORK (New York City), Herald Online, June 14, 2013
Canada taking action to address elder abuse
http://www.heraldonline.com/2013/06/14/4947512/canada-taking-action-to-address.html
The Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors), was a keynote speaker
today at a special event held at the United Nations headquarters to mark World
Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which is on June 15. Minister of State Wong spoke
about the measures that Canada has taken to combat elder abuse, as well as the
importance of raising awareness about the issue.
21.
NORTH CAROLINA (Alamance County), June 14, 2013
Initiative aims to curb elder abuse through prosecution, awareness
http://www.thetimesnews.com/news/top-news/initiative-aims-to-curb-elder-abuse-through-prosecution-awareness-1.159338
The goal of the Alamance County Elder Citizen Protection Initiative is to raise
awareness about elder abuse and to increase reporting and investigation into
crimes perpetrated on seniors. The Alamance County District Attorney’s Office
launched the program Friday in conjunction with law enforcement agencies, DSS
and the Family Justice Center.
22.
RHODE ISLAND (Providence), Boston.com, June 14, 2013
RI measure aims at exposing elder abuse
http://www.boston.com/news/local/rhode-island/2013/06/14/measure-aims-exposing-elder-abuse/qMse6p8aF4J1JWlBTCHBjP/story.html
Anyone in Rhode Island who believes an elderly person is being abused or
neglected could face a $1,000 fine if they fail to report their suspicions to
law enforcement under legislation moving through the state’s General Assembly.
23.
UTAH (St. George), St George Utah, June 14, 2013
Utah takes active role in preventing elder abuse, neglect, exploitation
http://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2013/06/14/utah-takes-active-role-in-preventing-elder-abuse-neglect-exploitation/
Utah seniors are exploited out of at least $7.7 million each year, with the average
victim losing just over $85,000. But these types of crimes can and should be
prevented, and Utah has been proactively working with financial institutions,
seniors and caregivers to do just that.
24. WYOMING (Casper), Rapid City Journal , June 14, 2013
Casper nursing home worker gets prison for stealing from 100-year-old
resident
Malgorzata
Burns’ case was bigger than her and bigger than the victim, Natrona County
District Attorney Michael Blonigen argued Thursday. The woman’s sentence would
be indicative of the state’s level of tolerance toward exploitation of the
elderly, he noted.
25. WYOMING (Casper), Casper Star Tribune,
June 14, 2013
Wyoming to observe World Elder
Abuse Awareness Day
http://trib.com/news/opinion/blogs/seavey/wyoming-to-observe-world-elder-abuse-awareness-day/article_e953b617-e091-52f2-ba49-e1d63291f54a.html
The Wyoming Department of Family Services is promoting
awareness of elder abuse June 15, which is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
26.
INTERNATIONAL (Queensland, Australia), Warwick Daily News, June 14, 2013
Elder abuse a growing form of family violence in Qld homes
http://www.warwickdailynews.com.au/news/elder-abuse-growing-form-family-violence/1907963/
Despite 30,000 Queenslanders over 65 likely to experience elder abuse each
year, the increasing and disturbing trend is largely under recognized. Last
financial year the Queensland Elder Abuse Prevention Unit recorded 1000 abuse
notifications regarding seniors who had been abused, including financially,
physically or psychologically or neglected.
27.
INTERNATIONAL (Edmonton, Canada), Metro News, June 14, 2013
Edmonton woman charged for alleged scam involving elderly men
http://metronews.ca/news/edmonton/705945/edmonton-woman-charged-for-alleged-scam-involving-elderly-men/
A woman with a history of panhandling has been charged after allegedly
defrauding three Edmonton seniors of over $200,000.
28.
INTERNATIONAL (New Delhi, India), Two Circles, June 14, 2013
23 percent of Indian elders face abuse: Report
http://twocircles.net/2013jun14/23_percent_indian_elders_face_abuse_report.html
Around 23 percent or more than one-fifth of India's elderly are known to have
experienced abuse in the form of disrespect, verbal abuse, neglect while some
have even faced assault, according to the “Elder Abuse in India 2013” report.
29.
INTERNATIONAL (Panaji, India), Times of India, June 14, 2013
Elder abuse report reveals grim reality in state
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Elder-abuse-report-reveals-grim-reality-in-state/articleshow/20596176.cms
HelpAge India released its nation-widereport on elder abuse in india (2013) on
the eve of World Elder Abuse Day on June 15. The report revealed disturbing
findings which the organization claims can be viewed as an eye-opener which has
brought to some grim realities to the forefront.
30.
INTERNATIONAL (London, United Kingdom), CTV News, June 14, 2013
London woman honoured for work to end elder abuse
http://london.ctvnews.ca/london-woman-honoured-for-work-to-end-elder-abuse-1.1326115
Joanne Christian was presented with the London police’s Brian Young Award on
Friday, for her efforts to bring an end to elder abuse in the community.
Christian has worked tirelessly on the issue of elder abuse and neglect for the
last 14 years.
ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
1.
MINNESOTA (Golden Valley), Star Tribune, June 14, 2013
Charge: Ex-con duped Courage Center security, had sex repeatedly with
vulnerable client
http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/health/211603211.html
A convicted felon had sex numerous times with a vulnerable adult at
Courage Center in Golden Valley, posing as a personal care attendant to dupe
security for months and slip into the facility’s assisted dressing rooms with
the brain-damaged woman, according to a felony charge filed this week.
2.
INTERNATIONAL (Cornwall, United Kingdom), SWNS, June 14, 2013
Five workers from care centre for vulnerable adults suspended over welfare
concerns
http://swns.com/news/workers-care-centre-vulnerable-adults-suspended-welfare-concerns-36719/
Five members of staff at a day care centre for vulnerable adults have been
suspended after welfare concerns were raised. An investigation has now been
launched into the running of Morley Tamblyn Lodge at Liskeard in Cornwall which
provides services for people with learning disabilities.
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Upcoming Elder Abuse Conferences/Training Events (in chronological order):
· The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Criminal Justice Institute presents an Elder Justice Symposium for attorneys, law enforcement personnel, health care and mental health care professionals, social service providers and victim advocates. The symposium will be on June 27, 2013, at the Almansor Court Banquet Center in Alhambra, California. For more information: http://da.lacounty.gov/cji/ea062713.htm
· The National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (NCPEA), the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), the National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA), and the Academy for Professional Excellence present the webinar, “Involving Elected Officials in Coalitions,” will be held on June 27th, 2013 at 1pm EDT/Noon CDT/11amMDT/10am PST. Please register by emailing academylms@projects.sdsu.edu.
· 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/
· The Illinois Department on Aging’s 2013 Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference will be held on August 1-2, 2013, at the Chicago Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort. On July 31st, Illinois’ 2nd Annual Financial Summit will be held in conjunction with the conference. For more information, and to register, go to http://cspl.uis.edu/ILLAPS/DOA/conferences/APAconf.html
· 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 20th Annual New York State Adult Abuse Training Institute will be held on October 9-10, 2013 at the Albany Marriott Hotel in Albany, New York. Further details to follow.
· The 24th Annual NAPSA Conference to be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota October 2-3, 2013, followed by The 4th Annual NAPSA Summit on Elder Financial Exploitation on October 4, 2013. For more information: http://www.napsa-now.org/get-connected/annual-conference/
· The 30th Annual Adult Protective Services Conference will be held in San Antonio, Texas from November 19-22, 2013. For more information: https://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Adult_Protection/Adult_Protective_Services_Conference/
· The 2nd Annual National Elder Abuse Symposium will be held at the Hyatt Regency Orange County in Anaheim, California on December 3-6, 2013. Register here: http://www.cdaa.org/training/seminar-conference-registration?regevent_action=register&event_id=154
An archived collection of previous newsfeeds
is available here:
http://ncea.posthaven.com
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