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NCEA Newsfeed – Tuesday, June 12, 2012 (only 3 days until World Elder Abuse Awareness Day)

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 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.         ARIZONA (Glendale), AZ Central, June 8, 2012
Glendale woman charged with elder abuse
http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/local/articles/2012/06/06/20120606glendale-woman-charged-elder-abuse.html
Lydia Zagrean, the former owner of an assisted-living home in Glendale, has been arrested and charged with two felony counts of elder abuse after a resident died from a brain hemorrhage caused by blunt-force trauma.

2.         ARIZONA (Phoenix), My Fox Phoenix, June 11, 2012
Caregiver facing negligent homicide in elderly woman’s death
http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/story/18760584/caregiver-facing-negligent-homicide-in-elderly-womans-death
The former owner and caregiver of a nursing home is facing charges of elder abuse and negligent homicide in the death of an elderly woman placed in that facility. In February of last year, a 74-year-old woman in the suspect’s care died of blunt force injuries to her head and chest, apparently caused by the suspect.

3.         ARIZONA (Tucson), Inside Tucson Business, June 8, 2012
Take the pledge: I will prevent and report elder abuse
http://www.insidetucsonbusiness.com/opinion/columnists/carol_west/take-the-pledge-i-will-prevent-and-report-elder-abuse/article_a3d11d4a-b0df-11e1-b839-001a4bcf887a.html
According to Attorney General Tom Horne’s Taskforce Against Elder Abuse (TASA), the Arizona Adult Protective Services received 9,592 reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults from July 2007 through June 2008. When mistreatment is reported, it gives victims the chance to receive the help they need to stop the abuse and reduce the risk of future abuse.

4.         CALIFORNIA (Diamondbar), Diamondbar Patch, June 9, 2012
Local Men Accused of Bilking Elderly Latinos
http://diamondbar.patch.com/articles/local-men-accused-swindeling-elderly
Two Southland men face charges of operating a $1.3 million real estate fraud scheme that targeted Latino investors, many of whom were elderly, authorities said today. "The defendants defrauded investors with promises of guaranteed returns and even convinced some victims to refinance their own homes in order to participate the scheme," the state Attorney General said in a statement. "What victims thought was a resourceful real estate investment only brought them losses and heartbreak."

5.         CALIFORNIA (Fullerton), OC Register, June 9, 2012
Fullerton man charged in Ponzi scheme targeting elderly
http://www.ocregister.com/news/authorities-358208-omega-investors.html
A Fullerton man has been arrested on charges he co-ran a $1.3 million real estate fraud scheme targeting Latino investors, many of whom were elderly, authorities announced Friday.

6.         CALIFORNIA (Montrose), Montrose Patch, June 7, 2012
FBI, IRS Raid Area Convalescent Hospitals
http://montrose.patch.com/articles/fbi-raids-nearby-convalescent-homes
The FBI and the IRS have raided several convalescent hospitals throughout southern California.

7.         CALIFORNIA (Rowland Heights), SGV Tribune, June 8, 2012
Rowland Heights woman arrested on suspicion of elder abuse released without charges
http://www.sgvtribune.com/news/ci_20814077/rowland-heights-woman-arrested-suspicion-elder-abuse-released
A female suspect, 53, of Rowland Heights was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of abusing her step father by getting him to turn over large amounts of money and a home, Los Angeles County sheriff's officials said. She has been released without charges.

8.         FLORIDA (Naples), Naples News, June 10, 2012
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15, 2012
http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/jun/10/world-elder-abuse-awareness-day-is-june-15-2012-75/
This year the White House Office of Public Engagement will host a day-long symposium in recognition of the 7th annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The event is being held at the White House on June 14th to highlight the problem of elder abuse, exploitation and neglect. This historic event will bring together public and private partners to address the unique role that financial exploitation plays in the wider problem of elder abuse.

9.         ILLINOIS (Elmwood), PJ Star, June 10, 2012
Indictment cites home invasion with knife
http://www.pjstar.com/news/x1222855230/Indictment-cites-home-invasion-with-knife
An Elmwood man was arrested for two counts each of financial exploitation of an elderly person and financial exploitation of a person with a disability.

10.       ILLINOIS (Lakemoor), Northwest Herald, June 8, 2012
Lakemoor fugitive caught in southern California
http://www.nwherald.com/2012/06/08/lakemoor-fugitive-caught-in-southern-california/ao5foch/
A Lakemoor man wanted in three counties for numerous financial-related offenses has been arrested in southern California, according to the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office. In Lake County he was wanted for financial exploitation of an elderly person.

11.       MAINE (Androscoggin County), Sun Journal, June 10, 2012
Elderly especially vulnerable to sexual abuse
http://www.sunjournal.com/news/columns-analysis/2012/06/10/jamie-demers-elderly-especially-vulnerable-sexual/1206557
Sexual assault and prevention experts at the Sexual Assault Crisis Center claim that people over the age of 60 account for 18 percent of sexual assault victims.

12.       MISSOURI (Jefferson City), Kansas City Star, June 9, 2012
Missouri bill seeks to better protect seniors from scams
http://www.kansascity.com/2012/06/09/3649749/missouri-bill-seeks-to-better.html
A new bill could expand existing elder abuse laws, criminalizing the use of “undue influence” to financially exploit a disabled or elderly person’s “vulnerable state of mind, neediness, pain or agony.” It could be applied to those who improperly or fraudulently use a power of attorney, guardianship, conservatorship or other fiduciary authority.

13.       MISSOURI (St. Louis County), KMOV, June 11, 2012
Police investigating elderly abuse at nursing home in St. Louis County
http://www.kmov.com/news/local/Police-investigating-elderly-abuse-at-nursing-home-in-St-Louis-County-158495215.html
Police are investigating a nursing home in St. Louis County after they say an 82-year-old woman had to be hospitalized due to alleged abuse. St. John Police said they were contacted by the victim’s daughter after she noticed bruises on the woman’s abdomen and other parts of the body.

14.       NEW JERSEY (Somerset County), NJ.com, June 10, 2012
Somerset County Freeholders declare June 15 as Elder Abuse Awareness Day
http://www.nj.com/messenger-gazette/index.ssf/2012/06/somerset_county_freeholders_declare_june_15_as_elder_abuse_awareness_day.html
A partnership between the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office, the Resource Center of Somerset, the Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services and Somerset County Board of Social Services – Adult Protective Services has formed to tackle the problem in Somerset County and to develop strategies for public awareness, protection and education.

15.       NORTH CAROLINA (Alamance County), The Times News, June 11, 2012
County will mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
http://www.thetimesnews.com/news/elder-56254-graham-abuse.html
Alamance County will recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15 to bring greater recognition to the mistreatment of older adults and the need to advance prevention efforts. Several local and regional events are scheduled for June 14 through June 16 to recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

16.       NORTH CAROLINA (Moore County), The Pilot, June 10, 2012
Help Prevent Elder Abuse: Wear Purple on June 15
http://www.thepilot.com/news/2012/jun/10/help-prevent-elder-abuse-wear-purple-on-june-15/
Gov. Beverly Perdue proclaimed May 11 through June 18 as "Vulnerable and Elder Abuse Awareness Month in North Carolina."

17.       OHIO (Chillicothe), Chillicothe Gazette, June 11, 2012
Global observance prompts extra attention given to abuse, neglect of the senior citizens
http://www.chillicothegazette.com/article/20120611/NEWS01/206110303
Elder Abuse Awareness Day is recognized statewide in Ohio. Locally, the Area Agency on Aging District 7, which includes Ross and Pike counties, is encouraging the community to be aware and educated about elder abuse.

18.       OHIO (Columbus), WKSU.org, June 11, 2012
The Ohio Dept. of Aging to host Facebook chat
http://www.wksu.org/news/story/31987
The Ohio Department of Aging is going to host a Facebook chat on the office of the long term care on Ombudsman’s Facebook page.

19.       OHIO (Mentor), The Examiner, June 8, 2012
Ohio elder abuse advocate notes June 15 as Elder Abuse Awareness Day
http://www.examiner.com/article/ohio-elder-abuse-advocate-notes-june-15-as-elder-abuse-awareness-day
In May, Ohio lawmakers passed a bill that recognized World Elder Abuse Awareness Day by designating June 15th as Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The purpose of law is to increase public awareness of the innocent victims of elder abuse.

20.       OREGON (Lane County), KEZI.com, June 10, 2012
Elder Abuse Cases Growing in Lane County
http://kezi.com/news/local/248541
Lane County receives nearly 250 calls a month regarding elder abuse, and officials expect that number to rise. In support of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, county officials and volunteers will gather at Lane Community College on Tuesday for the Second Annual Elder Abuse Summit in an effort to educate, prevent and stop such abuse from happening.

21.       TENNESSEE (Memphis), Raleigh-Frayser, June 11, 2012
Mid-South Aging Commission raising awareness of elderly abuse
http://raleigh-frayser.wmctv.com/news/events/76933-mid-south-aging-commission-raising-awareness-elderly-abuse
Aging Commission of the Mid-South sponsored event wants to fight for and support “older adults and adults with disabilities in leading independent, meaningful, and dignified lives in their own homes and communities as long as possible.” Lindenwood Christian Church will host a program on June 15th in honor of the day of elder abuse awareness.

22.       INTERNATIONAL (North Vancouver, Canada), Northshore Outlook, June 8, 2012
‘Safe house’ suite for abuse, neglected seniors opens in North Van
http://www.northshoreoutlook.com/news/158250665.html
The "safe house" has for decades been the domain of women and youth fleeing violence and neglect at home, but now the emergency shelter model is catering to a new demographic: seniors. On June 4, the North Shore's first ever shelter for abused and neglected seniors opened in the City of North Vancouver.

23.       INTERNATIONAL (Toronto, Canada), Canindia.com, June 8, 2012
Elder abuse on the rise among South Asians
http://canindia.com/2012/06/elder-abuse-on-the-rise-among-south-asians/
South Asians, who came here decades ago and are now seniors, tend to be affluent and this has made them particularly vulnerable to financial abuse they face from their children and other relatives. Misuse of Power of Attorney’s (POA) is common and a growing problem, especially if the senior is in and out of hospitals or convalescing at home.

24.       INTERNATIONAL (Derry, Ireland), Derry Journal, June 9, 2012
‘No excuse for abuse of elderly’
http://www.derryjournal.com/news/local/no-excuse-for-abuse-of-elderly-1-3932152
Abuse against vulnerable adults will be the focus of public events being held across the Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust) area to mark June 15, 2012 – World Elder Abuse Day.

25.       INTERNATIONAL (Wales, United Kingdom), Wales Online, June 11, 2012
Stopping abuse of elderly
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/cardiffonline/cardiff-news/2012/06/11/stopping-abuse-of-elderly-91466-31153683/
Age Cymru is committed to ending elder abuse – their message is simple: “elder abuse is wrong – together we can stop it”.

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Upcoming Elder Abuse Conferences/Training Events (in chronological order):    

      ·    Protection Trust/Investor Protection Institute is conducting a survey on elder investment fraud/financial exploitation in preparation for the 2012 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on June 15^th.  Click on the link to take the brief 11-question survey:   http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KWQP5RH

·    National Survey on Abuse of People with Disabilities:  Add your knowledge and expertise regarding abuse and individuals with any type of disability across the  lifespan.  Take the survey then forward it widely, to help in the dissemination effort. Click here to take the survey.

●    26^th Annual Elder Rights Conference (July 11-13, 2012), Schaumburg, Illinois.  Presented by the Illinois Department on Aging. : http://cspl.uis.edu/ILLAPS/DOA/index.html

●    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

 National Center on Elder Abuse

Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse & Neglect

University of California, Irvine

Program in Geriatrics

101 The City Drive South

Orange, CA 92868

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