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NCEA Newsfeed – Monday, July 02, 2012

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ELDER ABUSE NEWSFEED

1.         CALIFORNIA (Alameda County), Mercury News, June 28, 2012
Alameda County judge charged in elder abuse case to take leave of absence; affidavit outlines charges
http://www.mercurynews.com/elections/ci_20965995/alameda-county-judge-charged-elder-abuse-case-take
A judge who has been charged with abusing an elderly couple has decided to take a leave of absence until the matter is resolved.

2.         CALIFORNIA (Los Angeles), Salem News, June 29, 2012
Los Angeles Adult Protective Services Refuses to Accept Reports of Conservator Abuse
http://www.salem-news.com/articles/june292012/conservator-abuse-jp.php
During a call to APS last Thursday, a complaint was made that a local conservator was neglecting and medically abusing one of her wards in Pomona, California. The worker refused to accept the complaint, stating that APS does not take complaints of conservator abuse.

3.         CALIFORNIA (San Jose), SF Gate, June 29, 2012
Calif man accused in priest assault describes fear
http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Calif-man-accused-in-priest-assault-describes-fear-3673934.php
A man faces felony charges of assault and elder abuse for beating Reverend Jerold Lindner at a retirement home. The suspect claims that the retired priest molested him and his younger brother more than 35 years ago.

4.         CALIFORNIA (San Jose), Mercury News, July 2, 2012
Priest assault trial nearing conclusion in Calif
http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_20991333/priest-assault-trial-nearing-conclusion-calif
The complicated case involving charges of elder abuse and assault, and an alleged former child molester is coming to a close. The jury is expected to begin deliberations later in the day.

5.         CALIFORNIA (Santa Clara), Mercury New, July 1, 2012
Santa Clara County’s court-appointed personal and estate managers are handing out costly and questionable bills
http://www.mercurynews.com/bay-area-news/ci_20980449/santa-clara-countys-court-appointed-personal-and-estate
Among the roughly 1,500 elderly and incapacitated adults whose lives and finances are overseen by Santa Clara County's probate court, a six-month investigation by Mercury News found a small group of the county's court-appointed personal and estate managers are handing out costly and questionable bills.  Unlike other Bay Area courts, Santa Clara County's has few guidelines for appropriate charges.

6.         FLORIDA (Deltona), The Daytona Beach News-Journal, June 29, 2012
3 charged in financial exploitation of 88-yaer-old Deltona man
http://www.news-journalonline.com/breakingnews/2012/06/3-charged-in-financial-exploitation-of-88-year-old-deltona-man.html
Three women are charged with financially exploiting an 88-year-old Deltona man after investigators say they swindled him out of more than $150,000. The primary suspect allegedly befriended the man, convinced him to marry her and give her power of attorney of his finances, and beat the man when he tried to escape the house.

7.         KENTUCKY (Lexington), Kentucky.com, June 29, 2012
Report shows more abuse and neglect in Kentucky’s care centers
http://www.kentucky.com/2012/06/29/2243063/report-shows-more-abuse-and-neglect.html
In fiscal 2011, state adult protection workers determined that abuse and neglect probably had occurred in about 28 percent of cases they investigated involving residents of Kentucky's long-term care centers. That is up from fiscal 2010, when workers substantiated probable abuse in 18 percent of investigations involving long-term care residents, according to a report from the state.

8.         MAINE (Pemaquid), Sun Journal, June 28, 2012
Elder abuse: woman robbed of all but 37 cents
http://www.sunjournal.com/news/maine/0001/11/30/elder-abuse-case-lincoln-county-exposes-pattern-ma/1216635
Gwendolyn Swank had more than $300,000 in assets plus a monthly Social Security check to cover living expenses. A trusted neighbor preyed on the unsuspecting 85-year-old and was able to rob her of everything buy 37 cents.

9.         MASSACHUSETTS (Merrimack Valley), Eagle Tribune, July 2, 2012
Elder abuse is prevalent problem
http://www.eagletribune.com/local/x2004653132/Elder-abuse-is-prevalent-problem
In Massachusetts on the average 54 new reports are made on a daily basis. It is estimated for every official report another 25 go unreported/undetected.

10.         MICHIGAN (Hillsdale), Hillsdale.net, June 29, 2012
Analyzing abuse, neglect vital to aging society
http://www.hillsdale.net/newsnow/x1543989449/Analyzing-abuse-neglect-vital-to-aging-society
Last week, Governor Rick Snyder signed a 10-bill package to protect Michigan’s senior citizens and vulnerable adults. The measures encourage the reporting of elder abuse and strengthen penalties for those who are convicted.

11.         MICHIGAN (Lansing), The Daily Reporter, June 29, 2012
State takes steps against elder abuse
http://www.thedailyreporter.com/news/x1873083805/State-takes-steps-against-elder-abuse
Many in Michigan are concerned about elder abuse, and an estimated 600 gathered at the state Capitol last week to applaud new legislation, and advocate for more.

12.         MICHIGAN (Sault Ste. Marie), Soo Evening News, July 1, 2012
Abuse of elderly a silent epidemic
http://www.sooeveningnews.com/newsnow/x1543989855/Abuse-of-elderly-a-silent-epidemic
Every year, more than 2 million elderly Americans are victims of abuse and exploitation, while about 73,000 are victims in Michigan, according to the Michigan Office of Services to the Aging.

13.         NORTH CAROLINA (Rock Hill), Charlotte Observer, June 30, 2012
Rock Hill woman charged with neglect of vulnerable adult
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/06/30/3353178/rock-hill-oman-charged-with-neglect.html
Deputies arrested a 48-year-old woman after finding her bedridden mother, who is under her care, sleeping on a sheet-less bed wearing only a diaper, according to the report. The bed had dried fecal matter on it, the report states. No edible food was found in the house other than two boxes of cereal.

14.         OHIO (Columbus), Standard-Examiner, June 26, 2012
Telemarketing scam targeted elderly investors
http://www.standard.net/stories/2012/06/26/telemarketing-scam-targeted-elderly-investors
A widespread telemarketing fraud ring used video clips of bogus dinners in Las Vegas and other cities to convince elderly investors they could get rich selling worthless property to casino developers and other "interested buyers," according to an indictment made public by Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine on Monday.

15.         WEST VIRGINIA (Jefferson County), The West Virginia Record, June 29, 2012
Suit accesses Martinsburg attorney of ‘undue influence’ in parents’ wills
http://www.wvrecord.com/news/245012-suit-accesses-martinsburg-attorney-of-undue-influence-in-parents-wills
A Berkeley County attorney is accused of taking advantage of his parents' age to change their will for his exclusive benefit. The suspect’s sister alleges that he exerted undue influence over his parents prior to their deaths to the point of getting them to rewrite their wills in order for him to gain control over property they owned.

16.         INTERNATIONAL (British Columbia, Canada), Burnaby Now, June 29, 2012
Secret suffering: elder abuse in spotlight
http://www.burnabynow.com/life/Secret+suffering+elder+abuse+spotlight/6859665/story.html
Upcoming workshops focus on spreading education about elder abuse in Canada.

17.         INTERNATIONAL (Vancouver, Canada), Marketwire.com, June 29, 2012
Government of Canada Highlights Elder Abuse Awareness Project in Whitehorse
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/government-of-canada-highlights-elder-abuse-awareness-project-in-whitehorse-1675501.htm
The Yukon Public Legal Education Association will receive $328,000 to develop and deliver presentations and information kits for seniors and elders in Yukon. These tools will help increase awareness and recognition of elder abuse and improve community response measures. This is one of 33 pan-Canadian NHSP projects, totaling $14.6 million, announced on the occasion of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15.

18.         INTERNATIONAL (London, United Kingdom), Daily Mail, July 2, 2012
A license to abuse patients: They’ve attacked and stolen from the vulnerable in their care. But why are so few rogue nurses struck off?
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2167927/A-licence-abuse-patients-Theyve-attacked-stolen-vulnerable-care-But-rogue-nurses-struck-off.html?ito=feeds-newsxml
Recent reports claim that the Nursing and Midwifery Council has failed to protect vulnerable patients from rogue staff.  Even when such nurses have been disciplined, the sanctions against them have not gone on their professional records for employers to see.

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

·    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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