NCEA Newsfeed – Thursday, August 28, 2014
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 and follow us on Twitter! An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
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 (Berkeley), Berkeleyside, August 27, 2014
Berkeley mother, daughter charged with physical and financial abuse of elderly relative
A Berkeley mother and daughter are facing two felony counts in Alameda County. Over the course of three years, they stole from a nearly 80-year-old relative to pay their bills, and almost killed the woman by failing to keep up with her health needs.
CALIFORNIA (Vallejo), Times-Herald, August 27, 2014
Vallejo man arrested for Petaluma home invasion robbery, elder abuse
Two men broke into the home of an 86-year-old woman on Stage Gulch Road in Petaluma in May. The suspects shattered a window to get into the home where they stole money, credit cards, keys, a purse and the female victim's cell phone.
COLORADO (Colorado Springs), Colorado Springs News, August 27, 2014
Law puts increased attention on elder abuse
http://gazette.com/law-puts-increased-attention-on-elder-abuse/article/1536314#kjduHhuIwVept1M7.99
Elders who may be the victims of neglect or abuse appear to be getting more help in the wake of a new law mandating that professionals speak up, officials with several agencies said Tuesday.
COLORADO (El Paso County), KKTV.com, August 26, 2014
More Elder Abuse Being Reported in El Paso County (Video and Article)
http://www.kktv.com/home/headlines/More-Elder-Abuse-Being-Reported-in-El-Paso-County--272827161.html
Reports of elder abuse are on the rise right now in El Paso County. That's because a new law requires medical professionals to report any suspected abuse to police within 24 hours. Police hope it will help put a stop to cases like this.
CONNECTICUT (Fairfield), Fairfield Daily Voice, August 27, 2014
Fairfield Reps Teach Lesson In Fighting Fraud Against Seniors
http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/politics/fairfield-reps-teach-lesson-fighting-fraud-against-seniors
State Reps. Kupckick and Hwang recently hosted a Senior Fraud and Abuse Prevention forum with AARP discussing legislation passed in the last two years to deal with elder abuse and fraud.
ILLINOIS (Alton), The Metro Independent, August 28, 2014
Free elder abuse prevention conference Friday in Alton
Preventing financial exploitation and a presentation from a martial arts school are on the agenda for a free elder abuse prevention conference Friday in Alton.
MAINE (Wiscasset), Bangor Daily News, August 27, 2014
Former Bristol woman gets 6 months, ordered to repay $17,000 in elder abuse case
A former Bristol woman will serve six months in jail and must repay $17,000 after defrauding a 71-year-old Nobleboro woman of the money in 2011.
NEW YORK (Cohoes), Time Warner Cable News, August 26, 2014
Suspect Accused of Scamming Elderly Cohoes Woman with Dementia Pleads Guilty (Update to previous story - Video and Article)
One of the three suspects accused of scamming a Cohoes woman with dementia out of her home pleads guilty to one count of conspiracy for tricking the victim into signing over the deed to her.
NEW YORK (Islip), Newsday, August 27, 2014
Are you a victim of financial elder abuse?
http://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/retirement/are-you-a-victim-of-financial-elder-abuse-1.9162575
About 5 percent of adults 60 and older living in New York State might have been victims of financial abuse, according to new research from Weill Cornell Medical College. Most of the exploitation is committed by family members or caregivers.
NEW YORK (Syracuse), Syracuse.com, August 27, 2014
Nurse at Syracuse nursing home accused of physically abusing 92-year-old woman
A nurse manager at the Loretto Health and Rehabilitation Center in Syracuse has been accused of physically abusing a resident of the nursing home and falsifying records to cover it up. Harris grabbed the woman by the upper arms, lifted her from the bed and forced her into a wheelchair, causing substantial bruising on the resident's upper arms.
ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
SOUTH CAROLINA (Sumter), wistv.com, August 28, 2014
Woman charged in alleged Sumter nursing home abuse
http://www.wistv.com/story/26394060/sc-woman-charged-in-alleged-nursing-home-abuse
A 24-year-old Summerton woman is charged with abuse and neglect of two vulnerable adults at a Sumter nursing home. A 70-year-old woman and 71-year-old man told police that the suspect allegedly physically abused and neglected them.
RELATED ISSUES
CALIFORNIA (San Ramon), abc News, August 28, 2014
San Ramon police look for missing woman with dementia
http://abc7news.com/news/san-ramon-police-look-for-missing-woman-with-dementia/285112/
San Ramon police are searching Wednesday evening for a 77-year-old missing woman who suffers from dementia and speaks little English.
KENTUCKY (Louisville), WAVE3, August 27, 2014
Golden Alert issued after dementia patient disappears
http://www.wave3.com/story/26385211/golden-alert-issued-after-dementia-patient-disappears
A Golden Alert has been issued following the disappearance of an 89-year-old man who has dementia.
MINNESOTA (Grand Rapids), KARE 11, August 26, 2014
Vulnerable adult missing near Grand Rapids
Authorities in Grand Rapids are asking for help from the public in finding a 25-year-old vulnerable adult who is missing from his assisted living home.
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Upcoming Elder Abuse Conferences/Training Events (in chronological order):
• Save the Date! The 2014 New York State Adult Abuse Training Institute (AATI) Conference on Recognizing and Responding to Financial Exploitation is being held September 16-18, 2014 at the Albany Marriott Hotel. The 2014 AATI, presented by the Brookdale Center for Healthy Aging on behalf of the NYS Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS), brings together over 400 participants from a variety of public, non-profit and private service providers where networking and sharing expertise will be facilitated through an array of formal and informal activities. This year the focus of the AATI will be financial exploitation and multi-disciplinary teams. To Register please visit: www.Brookdale.org and click on AATI, and download the registration form.
• The 4th Annual Sexuality, Intimacy & Aging Conference is being held September 19-20, 2014 at Widener University in Chester, PA. Take your knowledge and skills to the leading edge. Enjoy amazing plenary sessions, 23 expert-led workshops, research, advocacy, networking, free resources, fun, and food. This is an affordable and important learning opportunity for advocates, professionals, para-professionals, students, caregivers and consumers. 17 CEs for AASECT, Social Work, and Psychology can be earned.
Sponsorship and publicity opportunities are available, please contact SAConsortium@widener.edu for details by September 3rd, 2014. For more information on the conference and to register today, go here: http://www.sexualityandaging.com/join-us-4th-sexuality-intimacy-aging-conference-sept-2014/. Discounts available for Consortium members, students, seniors (65+ with ID), and agencies sending 5+ employees.
• The 4th International Conference on Violence in the Health Sector will be held in Miami, Florida from October 22-24, 2014. Some of the aims of this conference are to understand the evolving manifestations and the human, professional and economic implications of violence in the health and social services sector, as well as to present, promote and exchange effective sustainable initiatives and strategies addressing personal safety, organizational and environmental security, and wellbeing for all workers and clients in the health and social services sector. To register or to find more information go here: http://www.oudconsultancy.nl/MiamiSite2014/violence/invitation-fourt.html
• An Inter-professional Elder Abuse Awareness Event is taking place on October 24, 2014 from 9am-noon at the University of North Carolina-Greensboro. Paul Greenwood, an internationally recognized expert on prosecution of elder abuse, will speak to professionals at the University of North Carolina-Greensboro about the growing problem of Elder Abuse and Exploitation and the role that professionals in a nearly every discipline can play to prevent and resolve this problem.
For more information about the event, please visit the Triad Retirement Living Association (TRLA) website: www.trla.info/paulgreenwood . Registration for the event is FREE, but space is limited. Advance registration is strongly recommended and will be available on the TRLA website beginning in September.
• The National Adult Protective Services conference will take place in Portland, OR from October 29-31, 2014. 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 Conference on Forensic Nursing for Adult Protective Services (APS) Nurses will be occurring November 13-14, 2014 from 9am-4pm in San Diego, California. This two-day training, presented by Daniel J. Sheridan, PhD, RN, is intended for nurses who consult on cases of elder and dependent abuse for Adult Protective Services. Participants will learn techniques for improving their verbal and physical assessments of abuse and neglect, forensic documentation, both written and photographic, of vulnerable individuals with possible abuse‐related injuries and from medical neglect. 11 CE credits can be earned for attending.
For questions regarding training registration, please contact Cynthia Lopez at 619‐594‐2064 or e-mail cylopez@mail.sdsu.edu .
• The 2014 Consumer Voice Annual Conference will be held in Arlington, Virginia from November 15-18, 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 .
• The 31st Annual Adult Protective Services (APS) Conference, titled “The Art of Hope: Protecting with Purpose, Passion and Persistence,” is taking place November 18-21, 2014 in San Antonio, Texas. The Annual APS Conference is the premier and longest running Adult Protective Services Conference in the United States. This internationally respected conference has served thousands of attendees who work and protect elderly populations and people with disabilities in all facets of life. We have no doubt you and your agency will find many topics of interest and benefit. Social Work continuing education credits are offered for all conference workshops.
To register please visit: http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Adult_Protection/Adult_Protective_Services_Conference/registration.asp
• Aging in America Conference, March 23-27, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois, is now accepting applications from previous exhibitors to exhibit at the conference. Other exhibitors will be notified in June. For more information on exhibiting, please contact Linda Jones at 415-974-9638. For more information on the conference, visit the Aging in America website at www.asaging.org/aia .
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Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse & Neglect
University of California, Irvine
Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology
101 The City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868
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NCEA Newsfeed – Wednesday, August 27, 2014
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 and follow us on Twitter! An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
A calendar of upcoming elder abuse and neglect events and funding opportunities can be found at the bottom of the newsfeed.
ELDER ABUSE NEWSFEED
ARIZONA (Anthem), Western Journalism, August 26, 2014
Elder Financial Abuse — Near You? (Opinion)
http://www.westernjournalism.com/elder-financial-abuse-near/
According to AARP, 60 percent of the Adult Protective Services cases of financial abuse nationwide involved an adult child of the elderly person. Much of this theft is committed by their own family members under the guise of “helping them”– or simply rationalizing that the money would be theirs someday, so why not now.
CALIFORNIA (Monterey), Monterey Herald, August 21, 2014
Salinas caregiver faces felony probation for extreme elderly abuse
Officials determined the 42-year-old caregiver from Salinas was responsible for the "extreme neglect" the victim sustained.
MICHIGAN (Waterford Township), Livingston Daily, August 25, 2014
Family: Caregiver secretly wed wealthy Michigan man then left him destitute. Experts say elderly are often target of financial exploitation
A caregiver was originally hired in 2008 to aid a wealthy elderly man’s wife who later died in 2012. During his wife’s care and after her death, this same caregiver stole anywhere from more than $500,000 to more than $1.5 million from his fortune. A few months later she convinced the elderly man to marry her and was living in his home.
MINNESOTA (Minneapolis), Star Tribune, August 22, 2014
Deaths at 2 senior homes highlight sharp rise in abuse, neglect
http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/health/272226921.html
Staff members at two Minnesota homes for elderly people failed to provide adequate medical care and monitoring, resulting in the deaths of two residents. The fatalities come amid a sharp rise in reports of abuse and neglect at homes for senior citizens across Minnesota.
MINNESOTA (Rochester), Post Bulletin, August 25, 2014
Area woman charged with financial exploitation
Authorities acting on a tip from a Rochester financial institution have brought charges against a Chatfield woman they say spent more than $100,000 of a vulnerable elderly woman’s money.
MISSOURI (Kansas City), KSHB Kansas City, August 22, 2014
Caregiver admits she stole jewelry from elderly, mute woman by pleading guilty to felony theft (Video and Article)
A criminal caregiver is admitting she stole jewelry and other items from a 91-year-old woman with a disease that has robbed her of muscle movement and the ability to speak. It was later discovered that this caregiver has stolen from others too.
WISCONSIN (Racine), The Journal Times, August 22, 2014
Triad: Keeping seniors safe from fraud and abuse
The Racine County Triad program was started by the Consumer Fraud Unit of the Racine County Sheriff’s Office in response to complaints involving elderly victims of fraud. Its goal is to prevent seniors from becoming victims of crimes or abuse.
ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
CALIFORNIA (Santa Rosa), The Press Democrat, August 22, 2014
Guerneville ex-firefighter says former caretaker stole thousands
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/2565935-181/guerneville-ex-firefighter-says-former-caretaker
A former San Francisco firefighter who suffered brain damage and lost her vision in a blaze that killed another firefighter says she’s the victim of an unscrupulous caretaker who exploited her condition to steal about $100,000.
MINNESOTA (Woodbury), Woodbury Bulletin, August 26, 2014
Woodbury man accused of molesting vulnerable adults
http://www.woodburybulletin.com/content/woodbury-man-accused-molesting-vulnerable-adults
A 40-year-old Woodbury man was charged in July with sexually assaulting a vulnerable adult woman at his parents’ house. The woman the suspect, whom she knew for years through church, took her into the basement to play board games, but he soon began groping her.
INTERNATIONAL NEWSFEED
KOREA (Seoul), The Korea Herald, August 25, 2014
Abuse rises in facilities for elderly
http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140825000766
The number of elderly citizens being abused at facilities built to aid them has increased fivefold over the past five years, a government report showed Monday, raising concerns about the well-being of elderly patients.
NEW ZEALAND (Southland), stuff.co.nz, August 25, 2014
Elder abuse case numbers surge
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/10418884/Elder-abuse-case-numbers-surge
There has been a sharp rise in the number of elder abuse cases referred to Age Concern Southland. The number recorded from June 2013 to June 2014 was 263, up from 200 on the previous year.
RELATED ISSUES
NEW YORK (Brooklyn), NY1 News, August 25, 2014
OEM Issues Alert for Missing Coney Island Woman with Dementia (Video and Article)
The Office of Emergency Management issued a silver alert after a 74-year-old Brooklyn woman with dementia who has gone missing. They say she went for a walk on August 12 at around 2 in the afternoon and didn't return.
NEW YORK (New York), New York Times, August 22, 2014
Power of Attorney Is Not Always a Solution
For millions of people over the decades, the power of attorney has been an inexpensive way to give someone the right to act on another person’s behalf. But its power is not always absolute and when it fails, the consequences can be nothing short of disastrous.
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Upcoming Elder Abuse Conferences/Training Events (in chronological order):
• Save the Date! The 2014 New York State Adult Abuse Training Institute (AATI) Conference on Recognizing and Responding to Financial Exploitation is being held September 16-18, 2014 at the Albany Marriott Hotel. The 2014 AATI, presented by the Brookdale Center for Healthy Aging on behalf of the NYS Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS), brings together over 400 participants from a variety of public, non-profit and private service providers where networking and sharing expertise will be facilitated through an array of formal and informal activities. This year the focus of the AATI will be financial exploitation and multi-disciplinary teams. To Register please visit: www.Brookdale.org and click on AATI, and download the registration form.
• The 4th Annual Sexuality, Intimacy & Aging Conference is being held September 19-20, 2014 at Widener University in Chester, PA. Take your knowledge and skills to the leading edge. Enjoy amazing plenary sessions, 23 expert-led workshops, research, advocacy, networking, free resources, fun, and food. This is an affordable and important learning opportunity for advocates, professionals, para-professionals, students, caregivers and consumers. 17 CEs for AASECT, Social Work, and Psychology can be earned. Sponsorship and publicity opportunities are available, please contact SAConsortium@widener.edu for details by September 3rd, 2014. For more information on the conference and to register today, go here: http://www.sexualityandaging.com/join-us-4th-sexuality-intimacy-aging-conference-sept-2014/. Discounts available for Consortium members, students, seniors (65+ with ID), and agencies sending 5+ employees.
• The 4th International Conference on Violence in the Health Sector will be held in Miami, Florida from October 22-24, 2014. Some of the aims of this conference are to understand the evolving manifestations and the human, professional and economic implications of violence in the health and social services sector, as well as to present, promote and exchange effective sustainable initiatives and strategies addressing personal safety, organizational and environmental security, and wellbeing for all workers and clients in the health and social services sector. To register or find more information go here: http://www.oudconsultancy.nl/MiamiSite2014/violence/invitation-fourt.html
• The National Adult Protective Services conference will take place in Portland, OR from October 29-31, 2014. 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 15-18, 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 .
• Aging in America Conference, March 23-27, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois, is now accepting applications from previous exhibitors to exhibit at the conference. Other exhibitors will be notified in June. For more information on exhibiting, please contact Linda Jones at 415-974-9638. For more information on the conference, visit the Aging in America website at www.asaging.org/aia .
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An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
National Center on Elder Abuse
Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse & Neglect
University of California, Irvine
Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology
101 The City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868
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NCEA Newsfeed – Friday, August 22, 2014
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 and follow us on Twitter! An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
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), 10News.com, August 19, 2014
Trial underway for caretaker accused of killing elderly Rancho Bernardo man (Update to previous story)
The Defense attorney told the jury that there was plenty of evidence linking the caregiver to misappropriating the victims' money, but it was a "giant leap" to suggest his client was a hardened criminal guilty of murder.
CALIFORNIA (Salinas), The Californian, August 20, 2014
Salinas caregiver pleads to extreme elder abuse (Update to previous story)
A Salinas woman pleaded no contest to felony elder abuse, after it was determined she was responsible for extreme neglect of an elderly victim.
FLORIDA (Jacksonville), News 4 Jax, August 19, 2014
Family shares nightmare after elderly loved one scammed
http://www.news4jax.com/news/family-shares-nightmare-after-elderly-loved-one-scammed/27483842
The family of a 91-year-old man hired someone to help care for their father with dementia who ended up draining over $200,000 of his personal savings. The caregiver could face up to 15 years in prison.
ILLINOIS (Chicago), Lake County News-Sun, August 19, 2014
Be on the look out for elder abuse
http://newssun.suntimes.com/2014/08/19/look-elder-abuse/
It is almost impossible to imagine a loving spouse or child striking out and abusing their partner or parent. It is a sad fact, however, that in the majority of cases a family member is the abuser.
IOWA (Garner), The Des Moines Register, August 15, 2014
Lawmaker faces sexual abuse charge
An Iowa Representative admitted having sexual activity with his 78-year-old wife who reportedly had Alzheimer's disease and was unable to give consent.
KENTUCKY (Hopkinsville), Kentucky New Era, August 20, 2014
Woman charged with elder abuse
http://www.kentuckynewera.com/news/crime/article_c1ba46cc-28d5-11e4-97e8-001a4bcf887a.html
A Hopkinsville woman was charged with first-degree criminal abuse of her father on Tuesday for neglecting him which resulted in bedsores.
NEW YORK (Buffalo), The Buffalo News, August 20, 2014
Taking aim at scams on seniors
http://www.buffalonews.com/business/money-smart/taking-aim-at-scams-on-seniors-20140820
There’s something very despicable about scammers who go after senior citizens, who don’t have as much time as younger victims to make up for lost money.
OKLAHOMA (Stillwater), 1600KUSH.com, August 21, 2014
Guardian Gets Prison Term & Order To Pay $454,813 Restitution
http://www.1600kush.com/story.php?id=7402§ion=1
A Stillwater woman who admitted financially exploiting an 89-year-old man by writing checks out of his bank account totaling $454,813 for her own use while she was his court-appointed guardian has been given a two-year prison term with an order to make full restitution.
RHODE ISLAND (Warwick), Warwick Beacon, August 21, 2014
Identifying elder abuse, and countering it
Participants at the Pilgrim Senior Center had an opportunity to learn about elder abuse and domestic violence, as the center hosted a presentation which detailed the different types of abuse and how older women can protect themselves.
TEXAS (Dallas), Dallas News, August 20, 2014
State securities cops delving more into financial exploitation of seniors
The North American Securities Administrators Association has formed a committee to tackle a wide range of challenges confronting senior investors, regulators and securities industry professionals.
VIRGINIA (Martinsville), Martinsville Bulletin, August 21, 2014
Seniors get tips and advice to avoid being scam victims
http://www.martinsvillebulletin.com/article.cfm?ID=43077
The Outreach coordinator in the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit of the Virginia Office of the Attorney General hosted a seminar titled “The Street-Smart Senior: How to Avoid Being Scammed” about how seniors can protect themselves against financial abuse.
ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
IOWA (Lake City), cbc online, August 21, 2014
Lake City man arrested on financial exploitation charges
http://www.1380kcim.com/pages/19730998.php?contentType=4&contentId=15781824#sthash.WtpLuDNn.dpuf
A man allegedly obtained power of attorney over a dependent adult living in a care facility and stole $4,700 of his social security money.
SOUTH CAROLINA (Greenville), WSPA.com, August 20, 2014
SC Mentor Network Employees Charged With Abuse In Greenville (Video and Article)
http://www.wspa.com/story/26326483/sc-mentor-network-employees-charged-with-abuse-in-greenville
Three vulnerable adults were physically abused, one even sprayed with pepper spray by a caregiver, according to Greenville County deputies.
INTERNATIONAL
SOUTH WALES (Newport), South Wales Argus, August 21, 2014
Newport carer stole £900 from vulnerable adults
A Newport based carer stole £900 from vulnerable adults with mental health issues at a supported living home.
RELATED ISSUES
WASHINGTON (Kent), King5.com, August 19, 2014
Kent Police ask for help to find missing vulnerable adult
http://www.king5.com/story/news/local/kent/2014/08/19/kent-police-missing-vulnerable-adult/14239193/
Kent Police need help finding a 38-year-old missing woman with developmental disabilities last seen August 9th near SE 240th St & 104th Ave SE.
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Upcoming Elder Abuse Conferences/Training Events (in chronological order):
• The 4th Annual Sexuality, Intimacy & Aging Conference is being held September 19-20, 2014 at Widener University in Chester, PA. Take your knowledge and skills to the leading edge. Enjoy amazing plenary sessions, 23 expert-led workshops, research, advocacy, networking, free resources, fun, and food. This is an affordable and important learning opportunity for advocates, professionals, para-professionals, students, caregivers and consumers. 17 CEs for AASECT, Social Work, and Psychology can be earned.
Sponsorship and publicity opportunities are available, please contact SAConsortium@widener.edu for details by September 3rd, 2014. For more information on the conference and to register today, go here: http://www.sexualityandaging.com/join-us-4th-sexuality-intimacy-aging-conference-sept-2014/. Discounts available for Consortium members, students, seniors (65+ with ID), and agencies sending 5+ employees.
• The 4th International Conference on Violence in the Health Sector will be held in Miami, Florida from October 22-24, 2014. Some of the aims of this conference are to understand the evolving manifestations and the human, professional and economic implications of violence in the health and social services sector, as well as to present, promote and exchange effective sustainable initiatives and strategies addressing personal safety, organizational and environmental security, and wellbeing for all workers and clients in the health and social services sector. To register or find more information go here: http://www.oudconsultancy.nl/MiamiSite2014/violence/invitation-fourt.html
• The National Adult Protective Services conference will take place in Portland, OR from October 29-31, 2014. 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 15-18, 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 .
• Aging in America Conference, March 23-27, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois, is now accepting applications from previous exhibitors to exhibit at the conference. Other exhibitors will be notified in June. For more information on exhibiting, please contact Linda Jones at 415-974-9638. For more information on the conference, visit the Aging in America website at www.asaging.org/aia .
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An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
National Center on Elder Abuse
Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse & Neglect
University of California, Irvine
Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology
101 The City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868
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NCEA Newsfeed – Wednesday, August 20, 2014
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 and follow us on Twitter! An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
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 (Murrieta), The Press Enterprise, August 19, 2014
MURRIETA: Elder abuse charges dismissed
http://www.pe.com/articles/foster-698816-woman-bank.html
All charges have been dismissed against a Murrieta resident accused last year of defrauding an elderly woman he met while working at a bank. The woman later left her estate to him.
CALIFORNIA (San Diego), Times of San Diego, August 18, 2014
Jurors Bail in Elder Abuse Murder Case, Causing Trial Delay
http://timesofsandiego.com/crime/2014/08/18/jury-problem-leads-delay-rb-elder-abuse-murder-trial/
Problems with juror availability Monday caused a one-day delay of opening statements in the trial of a caregiver accused of killing an 89-year-old Rancho Bernardo man and draining his bank accounts of more than $500,000.
DELAWARE (Wilmington), News.Delaware.gov, August 15th, 2014
Biden’s office arrests nursing assistant on patient abuse charges
An investigation has led to the arrest of a certified nursing assistant formerly employed at a long-term care nursing home located in New Castle County. Another staff member at the nursing facility claimed that the suspect had repeatedly punched a 72-year-old female resident in the face, neck, and chest while cursing at her.
FLORIDA (Apopka), News 13, August 14, 2014
Bank teller prevents $20K exploitation of elderly man
A woman went in to a Wells Fargo Bank in Apopka Wednesday with an elderly man who she’s spent the last year caring for and had him go up to the teller and ask to withdraw $20,000.
ILLINOIS (Pekin), Pekin Daily News, August 15, 2014
Peoria woman indicted for elderly exploitation
http://www.pekintimes.com/article/20140815/NEWS/140819368
A Peoria woman was indicted Thursday by a Tazewell County grand jury for exploiting an elderly married couple and stealing their savings.
MARYLAND (Montgomery County), Gazette.net, August 18, 2014
D.C. man accused of scamming Leisure World resident
Montgomery County police have accused a Washington, D.C., man of bilking an 89-year-old Leisure World woman out of nearly $9,000 while claiming to be repairing her car.
MICHIGAN (Kalamazoo), mLive.com, August 17, 2014
Here are tips for spotting elder abuse and exploitation, from financial to physical
http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2014/08/as_number_of_cases_rise_here_a.html
Advocates in Kalamazoo say that the Abuse of elderly and vulnerable adults is a growing concern and numbers from Adult Protective Services, the arm of the Michigan Department of Human Services charged with protecting vulnerable adults, seem to confirm them.
MICHIGAN (Portage), mLive.com, August 17, 2014
'As bad as it gets': Portage embezzlement part of growing elder abuse problem, prosecutors say
http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2014/08/as_bad_as_it_gets_portage_embe.html
In less than a year, more than $135,000 in cash was stolen from a 91-year-old woman with dementia and cancer at the hands of a podiatrist friend. Additionally, more than $40,000 was run up on two credit cards and jewelry valued at $80,000 was taken.
MINNESOTA (Winona), PostBulletin.com, August 17, 2014
Family accused of financial exploitation
A woman and her boyfriend made their first appearances Thursday in Winona County District Court, where they've been accused of financially exploiting her 60-year-old father of more than $159,000.
MISSOURI (Park Hills), Daily Journal Online, August 16, 2014
Two accused of scamming elderly woman out of more than $300,000
Two rural Farmington residents are accused of scamming an elderly woman and have been charged with the Class A felony of financial exploitation of the elderly .
PENNSYLVANIA (Allentown), The Morning Call, August 18, 2014
Woman sentenced for $6,900 con job on dementia patient
An Allentown woman admitted Monday that she took advantage of the deteriorating memory of an 88-year-old woman with dementia to steal the victim's life savings and use the money to buy booze and crack cocaine.
PENNSYLVANIA (Lackawanna County), Thetimes-tribune.com, August 19, 2014
Prosecutors seek strict sentence in elder abuse case
http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/prosecutors-seek-strict-sentence-in-elder-abuse-case-1.1738058
Lackawanna County prosecutors on Monday argued that the age and utter vulnerability of a 96-year-old woman who was filmed being beaten by her daughter more than a year ago is grounds for a strict punishment at sentencing.
PENNSYLVANIA (Newtown), Bucks Local News, August 15, 2014
Lower Makefield Police arrest caregiver for elder abuse; actions caught on 'nanny-cam'
http://www.buckslocalnews.com/articles/2014/08/15/yardley_news/news/doc53ee2c0b7ee58136907728.txt
A Philadelphia woman faces charges after she allegedly physically abused a 90-year-old resident at the Arden Courts assisted living facility on Stony Hill Road.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Capital), Governing.com, August 18, 2014
States Fight Financial Scams Aimed at Seniors
http://www.governing.com/news/headlines/sl-financial-scams-seniors.html
State legislators have become increasingly concerned about financial crimes against seniors and vulnerable adults. This year, lawmakers in at least 28 states and the District of Columbia introduced legislation addressing the issue.
ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
MISSISSIPPI (Biloxi), Sun Herald, August 19, 2014
Man accused of robbing, harming vulnerable adult in Biloxi
http://www.sunherald.com/2014/08/19/5752755/man-accused-of-robbing-harming.html
A 50-year-old man has been held with no bond on charges that he robbed and harmed a vulnerable adult with a mental disability late Tuesday night.
NEW JERSEY (Toms River), app.com, August 16, 2014
Woman sentenced to 3 years for leaving daughter to die (Video and article)
A Manchester woman was sentenced Friday to three years in state prison, after she admitted to abandoning her wheelchair-bound adult daughter to die alone in their mobile home, unable to care for herself.
PENNSYLVANIA (Troy), thedailyreview.com, August 17, 2014
Displeased special needs advocate speaks out on handling of case
An advocate for those with special needs is criticizing the Bradford County District Attorney and the Canton police for their handling of a case in which an intellectually disabled man was the victim of an indecent assault.
WASHINGTON (Tacoma), The News Tribune, August 14, 2014
Spanaway nurse accused of sexually assaulting vulnerable adult
http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/08/14/3331206/spanaway-nurse-accused-of-sexually.html?sp=/99/296/
The state on Wednesday suspended the license of a Spanaway nurse accused of sexually assaulting a vulnerable woman with developmental disabilities.
RELATED ISSUES
FLORIDA (Palmetto), Bay News 9, August 15, 2014
Elderly woman with dementia missing from Palmetto home
Deputies are looking for a 96-year-old woman with dementia who wandered from her Palmetto home early Friday morning.
OHIO (Columbus), The Columbus Dispatch, August 19, 2014
Plan would aid Delaware County elderly after 911 false alarms
The proposed partnership between EMS and the county’s Council for Older Adults would assign a council staff member to a patient during certain non-emergency 911 ambulance runs to provide them with options.
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Upcoming Elder Abuse Conferences/Training Events (in chronological order):
• The Illinois Department on Aging’s Annual Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference will be held on August 21 – 22, 2014 at Oak Brook Hills Resort in Oak Brook, Illinois. The conference will begin with Illinois’ 3rd Annual Financial Summit on August 20th. For more information on the conference and to register, please visit: http://cspl.uis.edu/illaps/doa/conferences/APA2014conf_000.html . We hope to see you at the Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference.
• The 4th Annual Sexuality, Intimacy & Aging Conference is being held September 19-20, 2014 at Widener University in Chester, PA. Take your knowledge and skills to the leading edge. Enjoy amazing plenary sessions, 23 expert-led workshops, research, advocacy, networking, free resources, fun, and food. This is an affordable and important learning opportunity for advocates, professionals, para-professionals, students, caregivers and consumers. 17 CEs for AASECT, Social Work, and Psychology can be earned. Sponsorship and publicity opportunities are available, please contact SAConsortium@widener.edu for details by September 3rd, 2014. For more information on the conference and to register today, go here: http://www.sexualityandaging.com/join-us-4th-sexuality-intimacy-aging-conference-sept-2014/. Discounts available for Consortium members, students, seniors (65+ with ID), and agencies sending 5+ employees.
• The 4th International Conference on Violence in the Health Sector will be held in Miami, Florida from October 22-24, 2014. Some of the aims of this conference are to understand the evolving manifestations and the human, professional and economic implications of violence in the health and social services sector, as well as to present, promote and exchange effective sustainable initiatives and strategies addressing personal safety, organizational and environmental security, and wellbeing for all workers and clients in the health and social services sector. To register or find more information go here: http://www.oudconsultancy.nl/MiamiSite2014/violence/invitation-fourt.html
• The National Adult Protective Services conference will take place in Portland, OR from October 29-31, 2014. 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 15-18, 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.
• Aging in America Conference, March 23-27, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois, is now accepting applications from previous exhibitors to exhibit at the conference. Other exhibitors will be notified in June. For more information on exhibiting, please contact Linda Jones at 415-974-9638. For more information on the conference, visit the Aging in America website at www.asaging.org/aia.
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An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
National Center on Elder Abuse
Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse & Neglect
University of California, Irvine
Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology
101 The City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868
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NCEA Newsfeed – Friday, August 15, 2014
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 and follow us on Twitter! An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
A calendar of upcoming elder abuse and neglect events and funding opportunities can be found at the bottom of the newsfeed.
ELDER ABUSE NEWSFEED
ARIZONA (Yuma), Yuma News Now, August 13, 2014
Tips On Avoiding Financial Exploitation
http://www.yumanewsnow.com/index.php/news/latest/7495-tips-on-avoiding-financial-exploitation
While financial abuse and scams are believed to cost seniors an estimated $3 billion annually, you can help prevent them and protect yourself by following a few simple steps.
CALIFORNIA (Oroville), Oroville Mercury-Register, August 13, 2014
Former Oroville planning commissioner gets four years in county prison for elder theft
A former member of the Oroville Planning Commission was sentenced Wednesday and also ordered to pay restitution to the three victims, including $724,977.21 to the trust of his mother and stepfather.
FLORIDA (West Palm Beach), boston.com, August 13, 2014
More Seniors Getting Swindled Out of Money
From door-to-door sales for home security systems to unscrupulous air-conditioning firms, dishonest caregivers and even family members, the elderly are targets for financial abuse.
ILLINOIS (Edwardsville), BND.com, August 14, 2014
Madison County woman sentenced for abuse of her mother (Update to previous story)
http://www.bnd.com/2014/08/14/3350112/alton-woman-sentenced-in-elder.html?sp=/99/166/
An Alton woman who pleaded guilty to criminal neglect of her 71-year-old elderly mother will serve more than five years in prison.
MASSACHUSETTS (Boston), Medicalxpress.com, August 13, 2014
Verbal abuse of older adults: A disturbing influence on quality of life
http://medicalxpress.com/news/2014-08-abuse-older-adults-disturbing-quality.html
Researchers from Northeastern University have determined that verbal mistreatment is a highly prevalent concern among older adults in primary care clinics because of its relation to negative mental health outcomes including poor social functioning and major depression.
MASSACHUSETTS (Quincy), The Patriot Ledger, August 13, 2014
Program on preventing elder abuse in Marshfield
http://www.patriotledger.com/article/20140813/BLOGS/140818871/12662/NEWS
Old Colony Elder Services visited the Marshfield Senior Center to offer its Elder Abuse Prevention presentation which offered tips on preventing elder abuse, signs and symptoms of abuse, and provided examples.
MINNESOTA (Hastings), Hastings Star Gazette, August 14, 2014
Information on preventing abuse and financial exploitation of elders
Stop Abuse and Financial Exploitation of Elders in Minnesota (or S.A.F.E.) is an initiative that began in 2012. Several county agencies have collaborated to address abuse and exploitation against adults in later life with the mission of increasing knowledge and access to services for older adults who are victimized.
MINNESOTA (St. Paul), NextAvenue.org, August 12, 2014
Promising Effort to Curb Elder Financial Abuse
http://www.nextavenue.org/blog/promising-effort-curb-elder-financial-abuse
Financial abuse of the elderly has been called “the crime of the 21st Century” and as many as one in 20 older adults in America may be victims, according to a new study in the Journal of General Internal Medicine. Can anything be done to prevent this growing disgrace?
NEW YORK (Rochester), Rochester Business Journal, August 14, 2014
Blossom North nurse sentenced to probation
http://www.rbj.net/article.asp?aID=210283
A former nurse of the Blossom North facility was sentenced to three years’ probation following a series of incidents in which staff neglected or maltreated a bed-ridden resident whose legs had been amputated. 11 other registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants were also arrested in March after an investigation.
TEXAS (Austin), TWC News, August 14, 2014
Lawmakers Call on Nursing Homes with History of Abuse to Close (Video and article)
State lawmakers want any nursing home in Texas with at least three serious abuse violations over a two-year period to close its doors.
WISCONSIN (Milwaukee), Journal Sentinel, August 14, 2014
How to recognize the signs of elder financial abuse
The annual financial loss for victims of elder abuse was estimated at $2.9 billion in 2010, up 12 percent over 2008, from email phishing, to phone scams, to regular mail fraud, there are now myriad ways for thieves to prey on the elderly.
INTERNATIONAL NEWSFEED
IRELAND (Carrickfergus), News Letter, August 14, 2014
Commissioner demands apology on ‘disgraceful’ elder care
Findings of poor care and complaints made by relatives of residents, staff and others over many years at Cherry Tree House Nursing and Residential Care Home in Carrickfergus came to the attention of the Commissioner for Older People, and she is outraged and demands that the Minister for Health, Social Services, and Public Safety take action to rectify the situation.
ENGLAND (London), Express, August 13, 2014
Brother and sister fleece dementia sufferer of £1,200 for removing ONE BUSH from garden
http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/498893/Brother-and-sister-fleece-demetia-sufferer
A confused old woman with dementia agreed to let a brother and sister do some gardening work when they called at her home.
They then drove their victim to the bank so she could withdraw the cash to pay them, where a suspicious bank employee turned them in.
ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
IOWA (Muscatine), Muscatine Journal, August 11, 2014
Hearing set for man accused of adult dependent abuse (Update to previous story)
Following an initial court appearance, a Muscatine man is being held at the County Jail for adult dependence abuse, after kicking a dependent adult he was caring for in the back of his leg and causing a large bruise.
RELATED ISSUES
GEORGIA (Augusta), The Augusta Chronicle, August 13, 2014
90-count indictment in Ga. Alzheimer case
A Jackson County grand jury has returned a 90-count indictment alleging widespread abuse at an Athens-area Alzheimer’s care facility. The facility’s owner and 17 employees are charged in the indictment of illegally dispensing drugs to patients, and failure to comply with licensing requirements by not reporting abuse and hiring convicted felons.
ILLINOIS (Gary), Post-Tribune, August 13, 2014
Police, caretaker looking for missing Gary man, 89
A missing person’s report was filed Tuesday when police couldn’t locate an 89-year-old man with Alzheimer’s disease. There are additional concerns because the man’s alleged caregiver was discovered to have charges of neglect of a dependent and other felonies.
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Upcoming Elder Abuse Conferences/Training Events (in chronological order):
• The Illinois Department on Aging’s Annual Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference will be held on August 21 – 22, 2014 at Oak Brook Hills Resort in Oak Brook, Illinois. The conference will begin with Illinois’ 3rd Annual Financial Summit on August 20th.
For more information on the conference and to register, please visit: http://cspl.uis.edu/illaps/doa/conferences/APA2014conf_000.html We hope to see you at the Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference.
• The 4th Annual Sexuality, Intimacy & Aging Conference is being held September 19-20, 2014 at Widener University in Chester, PA. Take your knowledge and skills to the leading edge. Enjoy amazing plenary sessions, 23 expert-led workshops, research, advocacy, networking, free resources, fun, and food. This is an affordable and important learning opportunity for advocates, professionals, para-professionals, students, caregivers and consumers. 17 CEs for AASECT, Social Work, and Psychology can be earned.
Sponsorship and publicity opportunities are available, please contact SAConsortium@widener.edu for details by September 3rd, 2014. For more information on the conference and to register today, go here: http://www.sexualityandaging.com/join-us-4th-sexuality-intimacy-aging-conference-sept-2014/. Discounts available for Consortium members, students, seniors (65+ with ID), and agencies sending 5+ employees.
• The 4th International Conference on Violence in the Health Sector will be held in Miami, Florida from October 22-24, 2014. Some of the aims of this conference are to understand the evolving manifestations and the human, professional and economic implications of violence in the health and social services sector, as well as to present, promote and exchange effective sustainable initiatives and strategies addressing personal safety, organizational and environmental security, and wellbeing for all workers and clients in the health and social services sector. To register or find more information go here: http://www.oudconsultancy.nl/MiamiSite2014/violence/invitation-fourt.html
• The National Adult Protective Services conference will take place in Portland, OR from October 29-31, 2014. 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 15-18, 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 .
• Aging in America Conference, March 23-27, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois, is now accepting applications from previous exhibitors to exhibit at the conference. Other exhibitors will be notified in June. For more information on exhibiting, please contact Linda Jones at 415-974-9638. For more information on the conference, visit the Aging in America website at www.asaging.org/aia .
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An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
National Center on Elder Abuse
Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse & Neglect
University of California, Irvine
Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology
101 The City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868
Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!
NCEA Newsfeed – Wednesday, August 13, 2014
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 and follow us on Twitter! An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
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 Francisco), The Examiner, August 8, 2014
Man arrested twice in less than two months for mail, ID theft and elder abuse
A man was arrested in San Francisco last week for allegedly stealing mail and elder abuse less than two months after a prior arrest on similar charges. The man has been linked to defrauding more than 40 victims.
IOWA (Cedar Rapids), The Gazette, August 8, 2014
Marion elder group home closed after reports residents locked in bedrooms overnight
The Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals revoked the certificate of the Park Setting Elder Group Home based on allegations that operators locked residents in their bedrooms, in one case using a board to block the tenant's door after state officials told them not to lock the rooms.
MAINE (Bangor), WLBZ2.com, August 8, 2014
Tips for elderly to avoid financial scams (Video and Article)
http://www.wlbz2.com/story/money/2014/08/08/seniors-scammers-financial/13764461/
The National Center on Elder Abuse said investments frauds targeting seniors are on the rise and can be emotional and financially devastating.
MINNESOTA (Rochester), PostBulletin.com, August 11, 2014
Family members accused of financial exploitation
Three members of a family have been charged with a total of 32 felonies after authorities say they bilked another family member with Alzheimer’s disease out of nearly $400,000.
NORTH DAKOTA (Bismarck), The Bismarck Tribune, August 8, 2014
N.D. takes on abuse of vulnerable adults
People who need to report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults in North Dakota can now do so online. North Dakota is one of five states now using the Harmony for Adult Protective Services External Web Intake reporting form.
OHIO (Central Ohio), Central Ohio NPR News, August 8, 2014
Ohio Attorney General Providing Kits To Prevent Scams On Elderly Ohioans
http://wcbe.org/post/ohio-attorney-general-providing-kits-prevent-scams-elderly-ohioans
In an effort to spread the message of how to steer clear from elder abuse, elder fraud, and senior scams, the Ohio Attorney General’s office will be sending out informational mailings as part of the Senior Advocate Fraud Education program.
INTERNATIONAL NEWSFEED
AUSTRALIA (Perth), australianageingagenda.com.au, August 8, 2014
Australia to get elder abuse hub
http://www.australianageingagenda.com.au/2014/08/08/national-elder-abuse-hub-development/
A new National Elder Abuse Hub will provide a much-needed single source of information on elder abuse services, resources and research for consumers, service providers, professionals and academics.
NEW ZEALAND (Christchurch), stuff.co.nz, August 12, 2014
Quake strain catalyst for elder abuse
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/10372440/Quake-strain-catalyst-for-elder-abuse
Old people in Christchurch are being bashed and taken advantage of as earthquake-hit Canterbury families crack under the strain of years being lumped together in overcrowded homes.
ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
ARIZONA (Phoenix), KTAR.com, August 8, 2014
Phoenix couple sentenced in adult abuse case (Update to previous story)
http://ktar.com/22/1757148/Phoenix-couple-sentenced-for-adult-abuse
A Phoenix couple has been sentenced in the abuse and torture of a mentally disabled man who later died.
NEW YORK (Bronx), WABC-TV New York, August 8, 2014
EXCLUSIVE: FAMILY OF GROUP HOME RESIDENTS IN BRONX CLAIMING ABUSE (Video and Article)
http://7online.com/news/exclusive-family-of-group-home-residents-claiming-abuse/248923/
Family members of mentally challenged adults make disturbing claims of abuse against a group home.
NORTH CAROLINA (Morganton), News & Record, August 11, 2014
Boyfriend charged in killing of 3 in Morganton
http://www.news-record.com/news/north_carolina_ap/article_c94112d1-3c79-5b2b-aac8-1f29665326a4.html
Police say a man beat his girlfriend, her adult son with special needs and a 75-year-old family friend to death at a home in Morganton.
SOUTH CAROLINA (Columbia), TheState.com, August 11, 2014
Editorial: Legislature needs to protect vulnerable adults from abuse
http://www.thestate.com/2014/08/11/3613651/editorial-legislature-needs-to.html
A report released this summer by South Carolina’s Legislative Audit Council found that a quarter of the caregivers who care for persons with severe intellectual disabilities, autism, traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury that are hired by the state agency do not undergo criminal background checks and some facilities haven’t conducted any checks.
VERMONT (Bristol), Burlington Free Press, August 8, 2014
Bristol man faces sexual exploitation charge
A Bristol man was jailed Friday on a charge of sexual exploitation of a vulnerable woman with diminished capacity, Vermont State Police said.
RELATED ISSUES
NEBRASKA (Omaha), KETV.com, August 12, 2014
Authorities need help identifying woman possibly suffering from dementia
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office needs help identifying a woman who appears to be suffering from dementia and does not know who she is. She was found standing near the intersection of 83rd and Lake Cunningham Road.
NEW YORK (Halesite), News 12 Long Island, August 10, 2014
Family, police search for Laszlo Tar, who suffers from mild dementia, after disappearing from Heckscher Park
Family and police are searching for a 92-year-old man with dementia and hearing loss missing from Suffolk County who has not been seen in days.
TENNESSEE (Nashville), The Tennessean, August 9, 2014
Nashville police look for missing man with dementia
Nashville police are seeking help to locate an 81-year-old man with dementia who was last seen Thursday evening at 200 Cloverdale Court in the Donelson.
UTAH (Salt Lake City), The Salt Lake Tribune, August 8, 2014
Man with dementia goes missing in Salt Lake
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/58277537-78/larsen-lake-salt-brother.html.csp
The Salt Lake City police want the public’s help finding an endangered man 74-year-old man who went missing Friday.
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Upcoming Elder Abuse Conferences/Training Events (in chronological order):
• The Illinois Department on Aging’s Annual Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference will be held on August 21 – 22, 2014 at Oak Brook Hills Resort in Oak Brook, Illinois. The conference will begin with Illinois’ 3rd Annual Financial Summit on August 20th. For more information on the conference and to register, please visit: http://cspl.uis.edu/illaps/doa/conferences/APA2014conf_000.html We hope to see you at the Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference.
• The 4th Annual Sexuality, Intimacy & Aging Conference is being held September 19-20, 2014 at Widener University in Chester, PA. Take your knowledge and skills to the leading edge. Enjoy amazing plenary sessions, 23 expert-led workshops, research, advocacy, networking, free resources, fun, and food. This is an affordable and important learning opportunity for advocates, professionals, para-professionals, students, caregivers and consumers. 17 CEs for AASECT, Social Work, and Psychology can be earned.
Sponsorship and publicity opportunities are available, please contact SAConsortium@widener.edu for details by September 3rd, 2014. For more information on the conference and to register today, go here: http://www.sexualityandaging.com/join-us-4th-sexuality-intimacy-aging-conference-sept-2014/. Discounts available for Consortium members, students, seniors (65+ with ID), and agencies sending 5+ employees.
• The 4th International Conference on Violence in the Health Sector will be held in Miami, Florida from October 22-24, 2014. Some of the aims of this conference are to understand the evolving manifestations and the human, professional and economic implications of violence in the health and social services sector, as well as to present, promote and exchange effective sustainable initiatives and strategies addressing personal safety, organizational and environmental security, and wellbeing for all workers and clients in the health and social services sector. To register or find more information go here: http://www.oudconsultancy.nl/MiamiSite2014/violence/invitation-fourt.html
• The National Adult Protective Services conference will take place in Portland, OR from October 29-31, 2014. 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 15-18, 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 .
• Aging in America Conference, March 23-27, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois, is now accepting applications from previous exhibitors to exhibit at the conference. Other exhibitors will be notified in June. For more information on exhibiting, please contact Linda Jones at 415-974-9638. For more information on the conference, visit the Aging in America website at www.asaging.org/aia .
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An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
National Center on Elder Abuse
Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse & Neglect
University of California, Irvine
Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology
101 The City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868
Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!
NCEA Newsfeed – Friday, August 08, 2014
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 and follow us on Twitter! An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
A calendar of upcoming elder abuse and neglect events and funding opportunities can be found at the bottom of the newsfeed.
ELDER ABUSE NEWSFEED
ARKANSAS (El Dorado), ArkansasMatters.com, August 7, 2014
El Dorado Nursing Home Cited for Abuse, Neglect
The Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) has taken the action against Courtyard Rehabilitation and Health Center after an inspection found it to be inadequate in providing enough supervision of patients.
FLORIDA (Sarasota), HT Health, August 7, 2014
Cautionary tales for elders from an attorney who's seen it all
http://health.heraldtribune.com/2014/08/07/cautionary-tales-elders-attorney-whos-seen/
A Sarasota attorney who has been in business for 54 years said the idea of training more lawyers to spot elder fraud compelled him to point out some of the complexities involved in this sort of judgment call.
MICHIGAN (Gaylord), Gaylord Herald Times, August 5, 2014
Our elderly need our watchful eye 6 ways to protect the elderly from exploitation
According to the National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA), 90 percent of elder financial exploitation is committed by trusted people such as caretakers, family members, neighbors, friends, attorneys, bank employees, doctors, nurses and pastors.
MINNESOTA (Rochester), PostBulletin.com, August 7, 2014
Man charged with felony financial exploitation
A Rochester man faces multiple felonies after authorities say he spent nearly $80,000 of his mother's money without her permission.
OKLAHOMA (Oklahoma City), KOCO.com, August 7, 2014
Former caregiver sentenced in nursing home abuse case (Video and Article)
A nursing home worker was sentenced Wednesday after a judge found her guilty of abusing one of her elderly patients.
PENNSYLVANIA (Philadelphia), myfoxphilly.com, August 7, 2014
'Elder abuse' often involves finances
http://www.myfoxphilly.com/story/26214498/elder-abuse-often-involves-finances-study-finds
As many as one in 20 older adults in the United States may be financially exploited, a new study suggests. In fact, most older adults have had their money or property stolen or used improperly at some point, the researchers found.
VIRGINIA (Roanoke), Credit Union Times, August 6, 2014
Brokers Charged in Elderly Fraud Cases
http://www.cutimes.com/2014/08/06/brokers-charged-in-elderly-fraud-cases
The SEC has charged a broker based in Roanoke, Va., with defrauding elderly customers by stealing their funds for her personal use and falsifying their account statements to cover up her fraud.
ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
INDIANA (Elkhart), The Elkhart Truth, August 6, 2014
South Bend group home worker admits to abusing mentally disabled resident
A South Bend man pleaded guilty Tuesday to a charge of criminal deviate conduct for sexually abusing a mentally disabled man.
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Upcoming Elder Abuse Conferences/Training Events (in chronological order):
• The Illinois Department on Aging’s Annual Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference will be held on August 21 – 22, 2014 at Oak Brook Hills Resort in Oak Brook, Illinois. The conference will begin with Illinois’ 3rd Annual Financial Summit on August 20th. For more information and to register, please visit: http://cspl.uis.edu/illaps/doa/conferences/APA2014conf_000.html We hope to see you at the Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference.
• The 4th International Conference on Violence in the Health Sector will be held in Miami, Florida from October 22-24, 2014. Some of the aims of this conference are to understand the evolving manifestations and the human, professional and economic implications of violence in the health and social services sector, as well as to present, promote and exchange effective sustainable initiatives and strategies addressing personal safety, organizational and environmental security, and wellbeing for all workers and clients in the health and social services sector. To register or find more information go here: http://www.oudconsultancy.nl/MiamiSite2014/violence/invitation-fourt.html
• The National Adult Protective Services conference will take place in Portland, OR from October 29-31, 2014. 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 15-18, 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 .
• Aging in America Conference, March 23-27, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois, is now accepting applications from previous exhibitors to exhibit at the conference. Other exhibitors will be notified in June. For more information on exhibiting, please contact Linda Jones at 415-974-9638. For more information on the conference, visit the Aging in America website at www.asaging.org/aia .
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Orange, CA 92868
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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 and follow us on Twitter! An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
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 (Bakersfield), Recordnet.com, August 3, 2014
Elder abuse a growing problem
http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20140803/A_BIZ0206/408020303/-1/A_BIZ
According to a 2013 study, elder abuse and neglect are estimated to affect 700,000 to 1.2 million elderly people a year.
CALIFORNIA (Salinas), San Jose Mercury News, August 2, 2014
Monterey County church members victims of fraud, deputies say
A former Monterey County couple are facing fraud and forgery charges for allegedly defrauding four elderly members of a Salinas church out of $100,000.
FLORIDA (Sarasota), Herald Tribune, August 1, 2014
Enlisting lawyers in the epic struggle against elder financial abuse
http://health.heraldtribune.com/2014/08/01/enlisting-lawyers-epic-struggle-elder-financial-abuse/
Attorneys who specialize in elder law — and there are a number of good in Southwest Florida — are trained to see financial exploitation. Most lawyers aren't trained to spot it or respond to it, and may even be unwillingly complicit in enabling exploitation.
GEORGIA (Athens), OnlineAthens.com, August 3, 2014
Athens-area Alzheimer's patient abuse case headed to grand jury
More than a year after authorities raided Alzheimer’s Care of Commerce and charged the owner and 20 employees with elder abuse and other crimes, the case is finally headed to a grand jury.
ILLINOIS (DuPage County), Naperville Sun, August 1, 2014
Elder abuse reports increasing in DuPage County
http://napervillesun.suntimes.com/2014/08/01/elder-abuse-reports-increasing-dupage-county/
With Baby Boomers retiring in record numbers, DuPage County officials are calling attention to the risk of increased incidents of elder abuse. Fiscal year 2013 had 467 abuse cases and halfway through 2014, the number of reported cases is already at 297.
ILLINOIS (Morris), Morris Daily Herald, August 5, 2014
Our View: Public’s help needed to stop elder abuse
Statewide, elder abuse has risen steadily since 2007. Recent national studies of the elderly population have shown that about 7 percent to 10 percent reported experiencing some kind of abuse.
KANSAS (Emporia), KSN TV, August 1, 2014
Emporia woman found guilty of mistreatment of dependent adult
http://ksn.com/2014/08/01/emporia-woman-found-guilty-of-mistreatment-of-dependent-adult/
An Emporia woman was found guilty yesterday of mistreating her 93-year-old mother in law by misusing her funds while she was living at a care facility.
KENTUCKY (Frankfort), KyForward, August 5, 2014
New registry of caregivers with history of abuse of adults in their care signed into law
A new Kentucky law which took effect July 15 will help families and employers in the adult care profession learn if an applicant has a record of substantiated adult maltreatment thus giving better protection to Kentucky’s elderly and disabled adults.
NEW YORK (Hauppauge), CBS New York, August 1, 2014
Long Island Nursing Home Under Fire Following Another Resident Death (Video and Article)
A Long Island nursing home is under investigation following the recent death of a 71-year-old resident.
NEW YORK (Mount Vernon), The Journal News, August 5, 2014
Crime Scene: How seniors can avoid scams, abuse
In nature, predators prey on the vulnerable. It's the same with criminals — from phone scams to muggings, criminals target those they perceive as weak and less likely to fight back. Often it's the elderly.
OHIO (Piqua), dailycall.com, August 2, 2014
Elder abuse: Working together to end the abuse
An elder abuse awareness program was held at the Piqua YWCA on Friday. The program’s goal is to educate those who may work with elders in their community to learn to identify abuse and bring “real solutions to real problems” as with the increasing number of those 60 years and older so too has the number of abuse cases.
OKLAHOMA (Oklahoma City), FOX25 KOKH-TV, August 6, 2014
Woman accused of abuse at OKC nursing home faces sentencing today
A woman accused of abuse of a patient at a metro nursing home will go before a judge and learn her fate. She was reportedly caught on camera trying to silence the patient by putting her hand over the woman's mouth.
VIRGINIA (Fairfax County), The Washington Post, August 3, 2014
Elderly woman in Va. cheated out of savings by lawyer she trusted, family alleges
A 90-year-old woman with dementia was financially exploited and isolated from her family by her long time lawyer who obtained power of attorney, was the executor on her will, and stole over $850,000 from her life savings.
VIRGINIA (Bedford County), WSET-TV, July 31, 2014
Possible Elder Abuse Case in Bedford Co.
http://www.wset.com/story/26165590/possible-elder-abuse-case-in-bedford-co
Investigators are looking into a potential case of elder abuse of a 74-year-old woman in Bedford County who was admitted to the hospital with burns, bed sores, signs of neglect.
WEST VIRGINIA (Charleston), The Charleston Gazette, August 4, 2014
Man alleges neglect, abuse at Teays Valley nursing home contributed to wife’s death http://www.wvgazette.com/article/20140804/GZ01/140809775/1101#sthash.c0VGdrFt.dpuf
A Putnam County man is alleging that his wife died because of “serious injuries from a pattern of poor care, neglect and abuse” at a Teays Valley nursing home.
INTERNATIONAL NEWSFEED
ENGLAND (London), CTV News London, August 5, 2014
Abuse and neglect in long-term care homes widespread
Homes for the aged are supposed to be a safe place for the vulnerable, and ill, but abuse, neglect and assaults are common for senior citizens in long-term care homes, and often the government's solutions don’t work.
ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
GEORGIA (Conyers), Newton Citizen, August 3, 2014
Police make arrest in illegal personal care home
http://www.newtoncitizen.com/news/2014/aug/03/police-make-arrest-illegal-personal-care-home/
The Conyers Police Department has arrested a woman who was allegedly running an illegal personal care home out of her residence in the Forest Villas neighborhood.
GEORGIA (LaGrange), LaGrangeNews.com, August 5, 2014
Brother beats disabled adopted brother
LaGrange police say a man physically abused his 20-year-old adopted brother.
OHIO (Springfield), WHIO, August 4, 2014
Parent faces charge of prostituting disabled daughter
Police in Springfield are on the lookout for a man who is facing charges stemming from an investigation into his adult, developmentally disabled daughter being compelled into prostitution.
RELATED ISSUES
PENNSYLVANIA (Philadelphia), nbc10, August 4, 2014
Missing Elderly Man Suffers From Dementia
http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Have-You-Seen-This-Philadelphia-Man-269753181.html
Police are asking for the public's help locating a 73-year-old Philadelphia resident who suffers from dementia who last seen at his residence at the 5500 block of Jane Street in Germantown.
TEXAS (Dallas), dallasnews.com, August 4, 2014
Dallas police searching for missing 78-year-old who has dementia
Dallas police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 78-year-old man with dementia who was last seen Monday afternoon in East Oak Cliff.
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Upcoming Elder Abuse Conferences/Training Events (in chronological order):
• The Illinois Department on Aging’s Annual Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference will be held on August 21 – 22, 2014 at Oak Brook Hills Resort in Oak Brook, Illinois. The conference will begin with Illinois’ 3rd Annual Financial Summit on August 20th. For more information and to register, please visit: http://cspl.uis.edu/illaps/doa/conferences/APA2014conf_000.html We hope to see you at the Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference.
• The 4th International Conference on Violence in the Health Sector will be held in Miami, Florida from October 22-24, 2014. Some of the aims of this conference are to understand the evolving manifestations and the human, professional and economic implications of violence in the health and social services sector, as well as to present, promote and exchange effective sustainable initiatives and strategies addressing personal safety, organizational and environmental security, and wellbeing for all workers and clients in the health and social services sector. To register or find more information go here: http://www.oudconsultancy.nl/MiamiSite2014/violence/invitation-fourt.html
• The National Adult Protective Services conference will take place in Portland, OR from October 29-31, 2014. 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 15-18, 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 .
• Aging in America Conference, March 23-27, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois, is now accepting applications from previous exhibitors to exhibit at the conference. Other exhibitors will be notified in June. For more information on exhibiting, please contact Linda Jones at 415-974-9638. For more information on the conference, visit the Aging in America website at www.asaging.org/aia .
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An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
National Center on Elder Abuse
Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse & Neglect
University of California, Irvine
Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology
101 The City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868
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NCEA Newsfeed – Friday, August 01, 2014
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 and follow us on Twitter! An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
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 (La Jolla), La Jolla Light, July 29, 2014
Elder abuse case update: Restraining order filed against alleged perpetrator, hoarded trash hauled from home (Update to previous story)
As first reported in March, the wife of a 91-year-old neglect victim was removed from their home, which the family alleges was filled with trash, clutter and stray animals.
CALIFORNIA (San Diego), sandiego6.com, July 30, 2014
PROSECUTORS REVEAL VIDEO OF MALE NURSES' ALLEGED SEX ACTS NEAR PATIENT
Prosecutors began presenting evidence Wednesday against two male nurses accused of performing sex acts on each other, at times while touching a then-98-year-old bedridden patient.
FLORIDA (Cocoa Beach), Florida Today, July 29, 2014
Program aims to protect seniors from financial exploitation
Financial exploitation directed at older Americans is so pervasive and increasing so quickly, it’s estimated that 20 percent of older adults have been a victim. A prevention program will be designed to teach lawyers to recognize clients’ possible vulnerability.
FLORIDA (Port St. Lucie), PR Web, July 31, 2014
Florida Nursing Home Abuse Lawyer Raises Awareness Via Bill Board Ad Campaign
http://www.prweb.com/releases/nursinghome/neglect/prweb12061308.htm
A Port St. Lucie law firm recently launched a new billboard ad campaign in order to raise awareness on the grave issue of nursing home neglect and abuse.
ILLINOIS (Chicago), Chicago Tribune, July 29, 2014
Financial elder abuse is a thriving industry
Last year, Consumer Reports recapped a recent survey of 2,600 financial planners, and the findings were astonishing: "56 percent said they knew older clients who had been subject to unfair, deceptive, or abusive practices. Among reported cases, the average loss estimate was $140,500."
MASSACHUSETTS (Lynn), Itemlive.com, July 31, 2014
Doctor: Marblehead man accused of beating wife has dementia
A man was arrested and charged with assault and battery on his wife, a disabled woman over 60 with severe dementia. A judge ordered the defendant be sent for a mental health evaluation due to his questionable psychological state.
NEW YORK (New York), Cornell Chronicle, July 30, 2014
Study Highlights Prevalence, Impact of Elder Financial Abuse
Financial abuse of older adults is a common and serious problem in New York State, according to new research led by Weill Cornell Medical College that found that close to 5% of older adults said they were victims of financial abuse since turning 60.
NEW YORK (Syracuse), syracuse.com, July 31, 2014
State fines nurse for financially exploiting patient at Fayetteville assisted living home
A registered nurse is accused of financially exploiting a patient by means of a personal check for $3,500 at a Fayetteville assisted living home. The nurse exerted undue influence on the patient and has been charged with professional misconduct.
OREGON (Portland) oregonlive.com, July 31, 2014
$4 million trial approaches: Did assisted-living facility hide ongoing sexual abuse of woman, 82?
http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2014/07/4_million_trial_approaches_did.html
The trial is set to begin against the assisted-living facility that allegedly allowed the sexual abuse of an 82-year-old woman with dementia repeatedly occur over the course of a year.
OREGON (Portland), KOIN6, July 30, 2014
Contractor accused of bilking $16K from woman, 86
http://koin.com/2014/07/30/contractor-accused-of-bilking-16k-from-elderly-woman/
An alert bank employee is credited with stopping a private contractor accused of taking money out of an elderly woman’s checking account, police said. According to bank records, 18 checks were written payable the contractor from the victim’s bank account totaling $16,950.
WASHINGTON D.C., The Washington Post, July 29, 2014
Targeting scams against the elderly
Researchers at Wayne State University, quantified what’s obvious to scammers — highly depressed elderly Americans are even more vulnerable to financial fraud. Could a lot of investment fraud be detected before seniors are scammed?
ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
IOWA (Muscatine), Muscatine Journal, July 31, 2014
Dependent adult abuse charge filed against Muscatine man
A Muscatine man was charged with one count of dependent adult abuse for kicking a 51-year-old man under his care.
MICHIGAN (Muskegon Heights), mlive.com, July 30, 2014
Muskegon Heights man, allegedly neglected by sister, found with festering infection, lying in own feces
http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2014/07/muskegon_heights_man_allegedly_2.html
A man in his late 50s under the care of his sister was found in terrible conditions by Adult Protective Services on Monday.
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Upcoming Elder Abuse Conferences/Training Events (in chronological order):
• The National Center for Victims of Crime and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation invites you to attend Taking Action: Assisting Victims of Financial Fraud on August 6, 2014 in Birmingham, Alabama. Taking Action: Assisting Victims of Financial Fraud will explore accessible, vital step-by-step strategies for addressing the major types of financial crime, including identity theft, investment fraud, mortgage and lending fraud, and mass marketing scams. The seminar runs from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM at: First Presbyterian Church, 2100 4th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203. REGISTER at www.victimsofcrime.org/training or here: https://victimsofcrime.nonprofitcms.org/c/conferences/20/pages/home
• The Illinois Department on Aging’s Annual Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference will be held on August 21 – 22, 2014 at Oak Brook Hills Resort in Oak Brook, Illinois. The conference will begin with Illinois’ 3rd Annual Financial Summit on August 20th. For more information and to register, please visit: http://cspl.uis.edu/illaps/doa/conferences/APA2014conf_000.html We hope to see you at the Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference.
• The 4th International Conference on Violence in the Health Sector will be held in Miami, Florida from October 22-24, 2014. Some of the aims of this conference are to understand the evolving manifestations and the human, professional and economic implications of violence in the health and social services sector, as well as to present, promote and exchange effective sustainable initiatives and strategies addressing personal safety, organizational and environmental security, and wellbeing for all workers and clients in the health and social services sector. To register or find more information go here: http://www.oudconsultancy.nl/MiamiSite2014/violence/invitation-fourt.html
• The National Adult Protective Services conference will take place in Portland, OR from October 29-31, 2014. 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 15-18, 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 .
• Aging in America Conference, March 23-27, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois, is now accepting applications from previous exhibitors to exhibit at the conference. Other exhibitors will be notified in June. For more information on exhibiting, please contact Linda Jones at 415-974-9638. For more information on the conference, visit the Aging in America website at www.asaging.org/aia .
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An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
National Center on Elder Abuse
Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse & Neglect
University of California, Irvine
Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology
101 The City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868
Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!
NCEA Newsfeed – Wednesday, July 30, 2014
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 and follow us on Twitter! An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
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 (Redlands), Redlands Daily Facts, July 24, 2014
Three held in Redlands elder-abuse, child-endangerment case
Three people were arrested after a welfare check uncovered an 85-year-old woman lying in her own feces and a 7-year-old child sleeping in a bed infested with cockroaches, police said.
CALIFORNIA (Sacramento), The Sacramento Bee, July 28, 2014
Sacramento County to revive team to examine financial elder abuse
http://www.sacbee.com/2014/07/28/6586329/sacramento-county-to-revive-team.html
Sacramento County will reopen a financial fraud unit in January after reports of scams against the elderly have gone up dramatically since Adult Protective Services eliminated the unit several years ago.
CALIFORNIA (San Francisco), The San Francisco Appeal, July 25, 2014
Man Convicted Of Defrauding Elderly Victims Of Property
http://sfappeal.com/2014/07/man-convicted-of-defrauding-elderly-victims-of-property/
A man accused of tricking elderly victims into signing over their properties to him has been convicted of elder abuse and other charges in San Francisco Superior Court.
COLORADO (Fort Morgan), Fort Morgan Times
Reporting elder abuse becoming mandatory
Effective July 1, medical professionals and others who work closely with older adults are required to report abuse or exploitation of persons age 70 or older in Colorado.
GEORGIA (Southwest), wfxl Fox31, July 24, 2014
Who's looking out for the elderly
http://www.wfxl.com/news/story.aspx?id=1074776#.U9gV6fldXUI
Abuse of the elderly and unlicensed homes are two rapidly increasing crimes. The two areas are now more than a national problem, it's also a major concern for the peach state.
IDAHO (Moscow), magicvalley.com, July 24, 2014
N. Idaho Couple Face Vulnerable Adult Charges
A northern Idaho man and woman have been charged with neglect and exploitation counts after a 67-year-old man in their care was found on a kitchen floor covered with dirt and bedsores and wearing a dirty adult diaper.
ILLINOIS (DeKalb), saukvalley.com, July 29, 2014
Reports of elder abuse increase
http://www.saukvalley.com/2014/07/28/reports-of-elder-abuse-increase/atjt8pe/
Elder Care Services is seeing more cases of abused, neglected and exploited seniors than in years past, but the Executive Director hopes it means people are coming out of the shadows to talk about elder abuse.
MAINE (Brunswick), WLBZ2, July 28, 2014
Grandfather abused by a nursing home worker (Video and Article)
http://www.wlbz2.com/story/news/2014/07/28/elder-abuse/13298201/
More than 33,000 thousand elderly Mainers are abused each year, according to Maine Council for Elder Abuse Prevention. One disturbing example is a story of a woman whose 89-year-old grandfather was sexually abused in 2006 at a Brunswick nursing home.
MICHIGAN (Detroit), Detroit Free Press, July 29, 2014
2 Flint women charged with abusing emaciated man
http://www.freep.com/article/20140729/NEWS06/307290076/2-Flint-women-charged-abusing-emaciated-man
Genesee County authorities have arrested two women after an elderly man in their care was found emaciated and in septic shock due to bed sores.
NORTH CAROLINA (Kernersville), MYFOX8.com, July 29, 2014
Kernersville woman cleared of abuse charges in death of 92-year-old mother
A Forsyth County jury acquitted a Kernersville woman Friday of charges that she neglected her 92-year-old mother to the point that her mother developed bed sores that prosecutors allege contributed to her death.
TEXAS (Dallas), Dallas News, July 29, 2014
Three groups join forces to teach lawyers how to spot financial exploitation in elderly clients
The Elder Investment Fraud and Financial Exploitation Prevention Program is being launched to develop, test and implement national continuing legal education for lawyers by the Investor Protection Institute and American Bar Association.
TEXAS (Indian Lake), valleycentral.com, July 29, 2014
Indian Lake couple jailed amid allegations of elderly abuse
http://www.valleycentral.com/news/story.aspx?id=1076491#.U9gWWfldXUI
A Cameron County couple remains behind bars following allegations that an elderly relative was locked in his room and beaten.
ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
PENNSYLVANIA (Philadelphia), philly.com, July 27, 2014
Death of disabled man raises key issues
The case from last December of a caregiver for his disabled son who took his son's life and then his own was extreme, but it had elements that were disturbingly familiar: older caregiver of an adult with disabilities, unconnected to resources, facing challenges in isolation, hopelessness, and crisis.
INTERNATIONAL
IRELAND (Swinford), independent.ie, July 29, 2014
Care home residents had to wait 15 hours for food, report reveals
Residents of a care home in Swinford, which cares for 97 adults with intellectual disabilities, were forced to go without food for 15 hours and some had meals hurriedly spoon-fed to them by staff, an inspectors' report has revealed.
RELATED ISSUES
ARIZONA (Phoenix), azcentral.com, July 28, 2014
Phoenix police search for missing woman with dementia
Phoenix police are searching for a 74-year-old woman with dementia who has been missing since Saturday afternoon from her home near 40th Street and Thunderbird Road.
CALIFORNIA (Los Angeles), CBSLA.com, July 24, 2014
Police Need Help Finding Missing Woman, 65, Suffering From Diabetes, Dementia
Police are asking for the public’s help finding a 65-year-old woman suffering from diabetes, depression and dementia who was last seen by a family member about 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, as she was getting off a Metro bus at the intersection of Western Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
ILLONOIS (Chicago), Chicago Sun Times, July 28, 2014
Woman with dementia missing from South Chicago
http://voices.suntimes.com/news/breaking-news/woman-with-dementia-missing-from-south-chicago/
Police are searching for an 87-year-old woman who has been missing since Sunday from the South Chicago neighborhood and was believed to be last seen at a McDonalds at 2425 E. 79th St.
NEW JERSEY (Cherry Hill), nj.com, July 25, 2014
UPDATED: Silver Alert in South Jersey issued for 85-year-old with dementia
Authorities have issued a silver alert for a missing 85-year-old man with dementia who was last seen around 10 a.m. Thursday at the Cadbury Retirement Home at 1250 Route 38 West in Cherry Hill.
SOUTH CAROLINA (Union), foxcarolina.com, July 29, 2014
Police: Union man with dementia missing after going to store
Police are looking for a 62-year-old Union man who has dementia after he did not return to his Cornwell Street assisted living home on Monday.
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Upcoming Elder Abuse Conferences/Training Events (in chronological order):
• The National Center for Victims of Crime and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation invites you to attend Taking Action: Assisting Victims of Financial Fraud on August 6, 2014 in Birmingham, Alabama. Taking Action: Assisting Victims of Financial Fraud will explore accessible, vital step-by-step strategies for addressing the major types of financial crime, including identity theft, investment fraud, mortgage and lending fraud, and mass marketing scams. The seminar runs from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM at: First Presbyterian Church, 2100 4th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203. REGISTER at www.victimsofcrime.org/training or here: https://victimsofcrime.nonprofitcms.org/c/conferences/20/pages/home
• The Illinois Department on Aging’s Annual Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference will be held on August 21 – 22, 2014 at Oak Brook Hills Resort in Oak Brook, Illinois. The conference will begin with Illinois’ 3rd Annual Financial Summit on August 20th. For more information and to register, please visit: http://cspl.uis.edu/illaps/doa/conferences/APA2014conf_000.html We hope to see you at the Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference.
• The 4th International Conference on Violence in the Health Sector will be held in Miami, Florida from October 22-24, 2014. Some of the aims of this conference are to understand the evolving manifestations and the human, professional and economic implications of violence in the health and social services sector, as well as to present, promote and exchange effective sustainable initiatives and strategies addressing personal safety, organizational and environmental security, and wellbeing for all workers and clients in the health and social services sector. To register or find more information go here: http://www.oudconsultancy.nl/MiamiSite2014/violence/invitation-fourt.html
• The National Adult Protective Services conference will take place in Portland, OR from October 29-31, 2014. 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 15-18, 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 .
• Aging in America Conference, March 23-27, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois, is now accepting applications from previous exhibitors to exhibit at the conference. Other exhibitors will be notified in June. For more information on exhibiting, please contact Linda Jones at 415-974-9638. For more information on the conference, visit the Aging in America website at www.asaging.org/aia .
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An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
National Center on Elder Abuse
Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse & Neglect
University of California, Irvine
Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology
101 The City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868
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NCEA Newsfeed – Friday, July 25, 2014
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 and follow us on Twitter! An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
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), ABC 10 News, July 22, 2014
County: Number of elder abuse cases on the rise (Video and Article)
http://www.10news.com/news/county-number-of-elder-abuse-cases-on-the-rise-07222014
County leaders say elder abuse is on the rise and it is only going to get worse as that population continues to grow, the majority being physical and financial abuse cases that never get reported.
IDAHO (Moscow), KXLY.com, July 24, 2014
N. Idaho couple face vulnerable adult charges
http://www.kxly.com/news/north-idaho-news/n-idaho-couple-face-vulnerable-adult-charges/27134284
A northern Idaho man and woman police say took advantage of a vulnerable adult (aged 67) who died in their care of prolonged malnutrition are facing charges.
MARYLAND (Hanover), CapitalGazette.com, July 23, 2014
North Carolina man charged with leaving 98-year-old mother in car at Maryland Live! Casino
A man was charged Monday with vulnerable adult neglect after he allegedly left his 98-year-old mother inside a parked pickup truck at the Maryland Live! Casino for 5 hours.
NEW YORK (Brooklyn), New York Post, July 23, 2014
Crook scammed elderly woman out of over $100K: prosecutors
http://nypost.com/2014/07/23/brooklyn-crook-scams-elderly-woman-out-of-over-100k/
A heartless Brooklyn crook scammed an 87-year-old woman out of over $100,000, gaining her trust through a seeming act of kindness – driving her around on errands. The man was hit with charges including grand larceny and faces up to seven years if convicted.
NEW YORK (Oneida), Syracuse.com, July 24, 2014
Man accused of leaving 83-year-old mom in woods: I didn't do it, I love my mom
A man charged with abandoning his 83-year-old mother in woods in Madison County said Thursday that he loves his mother and that it was "completely inconceivable" that he would do such an awful thing to her.
OHIO (Gallipolis), fa-mag.com, July 22, 2014
Raymond James Alleges Advisor Stole $1.5M From Dementia Sufferer
Raymond James Financial Services is pursuing more than $800,000 from a former financial advisor the firm claims swindled a 96-year-old client suffering from dementia.
OREGON (Portland), KOIN.com, July 24, 2014
Court docs: Woman raped in nursing home for months
http://koin.com/2014/07/24/police-man-59-rapes-elderly-woman-in-nursing-home/
A Portland man has been arrested for the alleged rape of a 73-year-old woman who detectives say he met at church before sexually abusing her at her nursing home.
TENNESSEE (Humboldt), The Jackson Sun, July 23, 2014
Humboldt police search for woman accused of elder abuse
http://www.jacksonsun.com/story/news/crime/2014/07/23/woman-indicted-on-elder-abuse/13063467/
Humboldt police investigated a complaint of elder abuse on a 86-year-old patient of a local nursing home at the hands on an employee.
TEXAS (Dallas), The Dallas Weekly, July 24, 2014
Addressing Abuse of Older Americans
http://www.dallasweekly.com/health/article_2ec466dc-1353-11e4-a194-001a4bcf6878.html
Leaders in the fight against elder abuse announced the creation of The Elder Justice Roadmap, which reflects the knowledge and perspectives of experts in the field. It will be considered in the development of strategic plans to prevent and combat elder abuse by the Department of Justice and the Department of Health and Human Services.
WISCONSIN (La Crosse), WXOW.com, July 23, 2014
WI Atty. Gen. candidate addresses senior fraud and abuse
http://www.wxow.com/story/26095099/2014/07/23/wi-atty-gen-candidate-addresses-senior-fraud-and-abuse
A Wisconsin Attorney General candidate promises he will address senior citizen fraud and abuse by appointing a "Senior Citizen Advocate."
WISCONSIN (Marathon County), WSAW.com, July 23, 2014
Elder Abuse - Tarnishing the Golden Years (Video and Article)
http://www.wsaw.com/home/headlines/Elder-Abuse---Tarnishing-the-Golden-Years-268370942.html
Adult Protective services covering Marathon, Langlade, and Lincoln counties estimates they receive 45 to 50 Elder abuse reports a month. For the past 7 years, the Marathon County Assistant District Attorney has made prosecuting these types of cases a priority.
ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
INDIANA (Fort Wayne), News-Sentinel.com, July 23, 2014
Former caregiver gets two-year suspended sentence in group home client neglect
http://www.news-sentinel.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20140723/NEWS/140729896
A former caregiver was sentenced for neglect of a group home resident Monday in Allen Superior Court. The caregiver was recorded on a hidden camera not performing his required duties of changing a patient’s diaper every two hours or checking on him every 15 minutes.
MARYLAND (Bethesda), Bethesda-Chevy Chase Patch, July 22, 2014
Parents Locked Autistic Twins in Room Without Furniture, Toilet: Police
A Rockville couple have been charged with two counts of second-degree vulnerable adult abuse and two counts of unlawful detention for allegedly locking their non-verbal autistic sons in a basement.
MARYLAND (Bladensburg), NBC Washington, July 23, 2014
"Caretaker" Accused of Abusing and Neglecting Mentally Challenged Victims
A Maryland woman ran an illegitimate care-taking facility has been indicted for allegedly forcing clients with mental and physical disabilities to live in a roach-infested condo and stealing their money for services she never provided, in addition to neglecting and abusing them.
MONTANA (Billings), Billings Gazette, July 23, 2014
Woman charged with stealing from disabled adult clients
Prosecutors have accused a woman of slowly stealing thousands of dollars in small amounts at a time from more than 50 physically or mentally disabled adults who are clients at a Billings nonprofit where she used to do bookkeeping.
RELATED ISSUES
ILLINOIS (Chicago), Chicago Sun Times, July 23, 2014
Man with dementia missing from Avalon Park
http://voices.suntimes.com/news/breaking-news/man-with-dementia-missing-from-avalon-park/
A 65-year-old man who suffers from dementia went missing from the Avalon Park neighborhood on the South Side Tuesday.
KANSAS (Topeka), WIBW.com, July 24, 2014
Police Looking For Woman Suffering From Dementia
http://www.wibw.com/home/headlines/Police-Looking-For-Woman-Suffering-From-Dementia-268516372.html
Topeka police need your help in locating a 61-year-old woman who is suffering from dementia and was last seen around noon Thursday in the 2700 block of SW Villa West Drive.
NEW YORK (Suffolk County), Times Beacon Record, July 23, 2014
Greenlawn man with dementia is missing
A local 59-year-old man with dementia and who is diabetic has not been seen since Tuesday morning, and police are looking for help to locate him.
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Upcoming Elder Abuse Conferences/Training Events (in chronological order):
• The National Center for Victims of Crime and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation invites you to attend Taking Action: Assisting Victims of Financial Fraud on August 6, 2014 in Birmingham, Alabama. Taking Action: Assisting Victims of Financial Fraud will explore accessible, vital step-by-step strategies for addressing the major types of financial crime, including identity theft, investment fraud, mortgage and lending fraud, and mass marketing scams. The seminar runs from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM at: First Presbyterian Church, 2100 4th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203. REGISTER at www.victimsofcrime.org/training or here: https://victimsofcrime.nonprofitcms.org/c/conferences/20/pages/home
• The Illinois Department on Aging’s Annual Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference will be held on August 21 – 22, 2014 at Oak Brook Hills Resort in Oak Brook, Illinois. The conference will begin with Illinois’ 3rd Annual Financial Summit on August 20th. For more information and to register, please visit: http://cspl.uis.edu/illaps/doa/conferences/APA2014conf_000.html We hope to see you at the Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference.
• The 4th International Conference on Violence in the Health Sector will be held in Miami, Florida from October 22-24, 2014. Some of the aims of this conference are to understand the evolving manifestations and the human, professional and economic implications of violence in the health and social services sector, as well as to present, promote and exchange effective sustainable initiatives and strategies addressing personal safety, organizational and environmental security, and wellbeing for all workers and clients in the health and social services sector. To register or find more information go here: http://www.oudconsultancy.nl/MiamiSite2014/violence/invitation-fourt.html
• The National Adult Protective Services conference will take place in Portland, OR from October 29-31, 2014. 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 15-18, 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 .
• Aging in America Conference, March 23-27, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois, is now accepting applications from previous exhibitors to exhibit at the conference. Other exhibitors will be notified in June. For more information on exhibiting, please contact Linda Jones at 415-974-9638. For more information on the conference, visit the Aging in America website at www.asaging.org/aia .
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An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
National Center on Elder Abuse
Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse & Neglect
University of California, Irvine
Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology
101 The City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868
Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!
NCEA Newsfeed – Wednesday, July 23, 2014
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 and follow us on Twitter! An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
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), San Diego Source, July 18, 2014
Impostor scams, elder fraud on the rise in San Diego
The Senate Special Committee on Aging last week conducted its seventh hearing on financial fraud. An estimated $2.9 billion a year is lost to these crimes -- most victims are 80 to 90 years old, live alone and require some level of help with health care or home maintenance.
CALIFORNIA (San Francisco), The Examiner, July 18, 2014
Police make arrest in Chinatown robberies that targeted the elderly
A man was arrested Sunday, the day after an 83-year-old woman was robbed in her own residence in a similar fashion to incidents that date back to April. The suspect was believed to be targeting elderly Asian victims in multiple robberies and burglaries in Chinatown and Japantown.
CONNECTICUT (Fairfield), Fairfield-Sun.com, July 19, 2014
Forum focused on preventing fraud and abuse
http://www.fairfield-sun.com/24249/forum-focused-on-preventing-fraud-and-abuse/
State Representatives Hwang and Kupchick hosted a collaborative informational forum in June to educate Fairfield seniors on senior fraud and abuse prevention.
FLORIDA (Daytona Beach), ajc.com, July 18, 2014
Police: Nursing home blocks investigation into possible sexual assault against patient (Video and Article)
http://www.ajc.com/news/news/police-daytona-beach-nursing-home-blocks-investiga/ngjN9/
The Daytona Beach Police Chief said he is furious over recent actions by the facility that have blocked an investigation into the possible sex assault case of a 75-year old woman with dementia who contracted an STD.
FLORIDA (Pensacola), Pensacola News Journal, July 17, 2014
Two employees charged with neglect, abuse
http://www.pnj.com/story/news/crime/2014/07/17/assisted-living-abuse-charges/12808747/
Two Escambia County assisted living facility employees have been arrested and charged with abuse and neglect, according to a news release.
GEORGIA (Conyers), Rockdale Citizen, July 22, 2014
Conyers man charged in neglect of elderly mother
http://www.rockdalecitizen.com/news/2014/jul/22/conyers-man-charged-in-neglect-of-elderly-mother/
Adult Protective Services reported to the Rockdale County Sheriff’s office that a 70-year old woman with dementia was found living in unsanitary conditions and had not been taken to the hospital by her son in more than a year.
ILLINOIS (Alton), The Telegraph, July 17, 2014
Our view: Elder abuse
http://www.thetelegraph.com/news/editorial-home_top-opinion/31222978/Our-view:-Elder-abuse
About 40 percent of the U.S. population today is 65 and older. Some estimates say as many as 5 % of senior citizens are victimized each year. In Illinois, that would be 100,000 people, 70% being women.
ILLINOIS (Chicago), Southtown Star, July 20, 2014
Laurie Samuels: Don’t let retirement make you vulnerable to senior scams
According to the FBI, scam artists target seniors because they are likely to have greater financial resources and accessibility to benefits, own their homes, and/or have excellent credit.
KENTUCKY (Junction City), WKYT, July 18, 2014
Grandson charged after meth lab found in grandmother's Boyle County home (Video and Article)
Police found a meth lab in the home of an 81-year-old woman and arrested her grandson who they say was cooking the drug. A home health worker, worried about the condition of the elderly woman, called adult protective services to do a welfare check.
KENTUCKY (Richmond), KYForward.com, July 18, 2014
Small organization makes ‘big impact’: Group receives award for elder abuse prevention
A Richmond community group, the County Council for Elder Maltreatment Prevention, raised more than $5,000 for awareness activities, fed more than 100 seniors, promoted elder abuse prevention with a local billboard, and provided holiday cheer to senior citizen centers and homebound seniors.
NEW JERSEY (Trenton), nj.com, July 22, 2014
Opinion: Recognize, prevent and report elder abuse
http://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2014/07/opinion_recognize_prevent_and_report_elder_abuse.html
According to a 2012 report by the National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities, 4,490 incidents of abuse have been reported in New Jersey, compared to the more than 16,500 incidents on average recorded in other states. Be aware of the warning signs of abuse.
PENNSYLVANIA (Johnstown), The Tribune-Democrat, July 21, 2014
Congress may remove safeguards protecting seniors from fraud (Editorial)
Congress is about to vote on terminating a successful Department of Justice (DOJ) task force known as Operation Choke Point that protects our seniors from comparable financial fraud conducted on a national scale by a number of banks complicit with fraudsters.
RHODE ISLAND (East Greenwich), East Greenwich Patch, July 17, 2014
Mastronardi to Serve 30 Months Home Confinement for Embezzling from Elderly Woman
A former lawyer who stole nearly $130,000 from an 80-year-old elderly woman she had power of attorney and guardianship over will pay full restitution and serve time after pleading no contest to charges.
TENNESSEE (Memphis), KPLCtv.COM, July 18, 2014
Police: Woman dies after her children ignored rotting legs (Update to previous story – Video and Article)
http://www.kplctv.com/story/26038481/daughter-ignores-mother
Memphis police say a brother and sister knowingly neglected their own 77-year-old mother, who later died from the severe neglect she experienced. Both children are charged with willful physical abuse or gross negligence.
TEXAS (San Antonio), mySA, July 20, 2014
Scammers use fear to target grandparents
http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/Scammers-use-fear-to-target-grandparents-5634575.php
Phone scams involving a person claiming to be a grandchild in trouble and needing money wired aren't uncommon. It's also not uncommon for them to work.
INTERNATIONAL NEWSFEED
CANADA (Toronto), CNW Newswire, July 18, 2014
Harper government invests in project to raise awareness about elder abuse in Toronto
The Bernard Betel Centre will organize town hall meetings to promote the social inclusion of seniors through art projects that will focus on elder abuse awareness.
IRELAND (Galway), The Irish Times, July 17, 2014
Whistleblowers suspended after raising concerns about nursing home
Two whistleblowers employed at a nursing home have been suspended after raising concerns over the treatment of residents, despite the passage of new whistle-blowing legislation aimed at protecting employees who make complaints in the public interest.
INDIA (New Delhi), The Indian Express, July 22, 2014
Only 29.2% elderly have control over finances: Agewell Foundation
Results from an Agewell Foundation survey of 8000 elderly Indians report that 1606 respondents could not manage their money matters mostly because their family members/relatives don’t let them control their money. Every third elderly person suffers from some sort of misbehaviour or mistreatment at others’ hands in Delhi & NCR.
UNITED KINGDOM (London), The Telegraph, July 22, 2014
Collapse in number of people barred from working with elderly
Thousands of criminals a year are being left free to work as carers for elderly and disabled people after the Coalition relaxed rules on safeguarding, new figures suggest.
UNITED KINGDOM (Manchester), Manchester Evening News, July 21, 2014
Care worker arrested as probe launched into allegations of patient abuse at nursing home
A care worker was arrested on suspicion of common assault and has been suspended from his role at the Manorhey Care Centre in Urmston, Trafford due to allegations that he slapped a 65-year-old male resident.
ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
MASSACHUSETTS (Canton), The Washington Post, July 22, 2014
It’s illegal to torture prisoners and animals, but not disabled people
The president of the Washington Metro Disabled Students Collective advocates against the use of shock treatment and other inhumane techniques on persons with developmental disabilities that have behavioral or violent tendencies. The Rotenberg Educational Center, in Canton, Mass., has been using such treatments since 1990.
INTERNATIONAL
UNITED KINGDOM (Balby), The Star, July 22, 2014
Apologies over delay in justice for disabled abuse victims
Complaints of abuse were first made in 2007 about abuse at The Solar Centre, but it was not until last year that two members of staff at the unit in Balby were jailed.
RELATED ISSUES
FLORIDA (Tampa), Tampa Bay Times, July 17, 2014
Man with dementia reported missing in Tampa
http://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/man-with-dementia-reported-missing-in-tampa/2188998
Police are looking for a 73-year-old man with dementia and Alzheimer's who went missing from his family's home on Dixon Avenue Thursday afternoon.
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Upcoming Elder Abuse Conferences/Training Events (in chronological order):
• The National Center for Victims of Crime and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation invites you to attend Taking Action: Assisting Victims of Financial Fraud on August 6, 2014 in Birmingham, Alabama. Taking Action: Assisting Victims of Financial Fraud will explore accessible, vital step-by-step strategies for addressing the major types of financial crime, including identity theft, investment fraud, mortgage and lending fraud, and mass marketing scams. The seminar runs from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM at: First Presbyterian Church, 2100 4th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203. REGISTER at www.victimsofcrime.org/training or here: https://victimsofcrime.nonprofitcms.org/c/conferences/20/pages/home
• The Illinois Department on Aging’s Annual Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference will be held on August 21 – 22, 2014 at Oak Brook Hills Resort in Oak Brook, Illinois. The conference will begin with Illinois’ 3rd Annual Financial Summit on August 20th. For more information and to register, please visit: http://cspl.uis.edu/illaps/doa/conferences/APA2014conf_000.html We hope to see you at the Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference.
• The 4th International Conference on Violence in the Health Sector will be held in Miami, Florida from October 22-24, 2014. Some of the aims of this conference are to understand the evolving manifestations and the human, professional and economic implications of violence in the health and social services sector, as well as to present, promote and exchange effective sustainable initiatives and strategies addressing personal safety, organizational and environmental security, and wellbeing for all workers and clients in the health and social services sector. To register or find more information go here: http://www.oudconsultancy.nl/MiamiSite2014/violence/invitation-fourt.html
• The National Adult Protective Services conference will take place in Portland, OR from October 29-31, 2014. 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 15-18, 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 .
• Aging in America Conference, March 23-27, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois, is now accepting applications from previous exhibitors to exhibit at the conference. Other exhibitors will be notified in June. For more information on exhibiting, please contact Linda Jones at 415-974-9638. For more information on the conference, visit the Aging in America website at www.asaging.org/aia .
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An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
National Center on Elder Abuse
Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse & Neglect
University of California, Irvine
Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology
101 The City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868
Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!
NCEA Newsfeed – Thursday, July 17, 2014
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 and follow us on Twitter! An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
A calendar of upcoming elder abuse and neglect events and funding opportunities can be found at the bottom of the newsfeed.
ELDER ABUSE NEWSFEED
ALABAMA (Dothan), DothanEagle.com, July 16, 2014
Dothan man charged with elder exploitation
A Dothan man faces a felony financial exploitation of the elderly charge after he allegedly overcharged an 80-year-old woman in Geneva for yard work.
ALABAMA (Montgomery), WSFA.com, July 16, 2014
Task force created to combat elderly abuse
http://www.wsfa.com/story/26039159/task-force-created-to-combat-elderly-abuse
District Attorney Darryl Bailey announced on Wednesday the creation of the Montgomery County Elder Justice Task Force. Bailey says the task force will begin immediately to investigate and prosecute elder abuse cases.
FLORIDA (Tallahassee), WCTV.tv, July 17, 2014
Two Escambia County Assisted Living Facility Employees for Arrested for Abuse and Neglect
Two administrators of an Escambia County Assisted Living Facility face charges of abuse and neglect after refusing psychological nursing caregivers entrance into the Kipling Manor facility to assist mental health residents. The residents went without mental health care for two to three weeks.
NORTH CAROLINA (Kernersville), brnow.org, July 16, 2014
NCBAM helps spread word about elder abuse
http://www.brnow.org/News/July-2014/NCBAM-helps-spread-word-about-elder-abuse
North Carolina Baptist Aging Ministry (NCBAM) organized the third annual “World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Walk” in an effort to raise awareness in the community. As a faith-based organization, they help spread awareness in places where Area Agencies don’t have easy access.
MINNESOTA (Rochester), KIMT.com, July 15, 2014
Vulnerable adults being used (Video and Article)
http://kimt.com/2014/07/15/vulnerable-adults-being-used/
More and more vulnerable adults are taken advantage of. These adults are people who live in care facilities, or have physical or mental impairment that makes it difficult to protect themselves.
OKLAHOMA (Oklahoma City), Tulsa World, July 16, 2014
Tonkawa nursing home administrator charged with financial exploitation
A nursing home administrator of the Willow Haven Nursing Home was charged with four counts of financial exploitation, the state attorney general’s office reported Tuesday.
TENNESSEE (Memphis), WREG.com, July 17, 2014
Elderly woman found abused, neglected with rotting legs has died
http://wreg.com/2014/07/16/elderly-woman-found-abused-neglected-with-rotting-legs/
An elderly woman’s daughter faces charges, after her 77-year-old mother was found abused and neglected, to the point her legs were rotting away. The mother was later taken to Methodist North hospital where she passed away.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Congress), Yumannewsnow.com, July 16, 2014
FTC Testifies on Efforts to Stop Phone Scams Before Senate Special Committee on Aging
The Federal Trade Commission, in testimony before Congress today, described its work to fight telephone scams that harm millions of Americans, especially “grandparent” and other imposter scams. The testimony outlined FTC education and outreach programs that reach tens of millions of people every year.
INTERNATIONAL NEWSFEED
NEW ZEALAND (Hamilton), Waikato Times, July 16, 2014
Probe into abuse of elderly
http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikato-times/10270671/Probe-into-abuse-of-elderly
The Health Ministry and Waikato District Health Board have launched an investigation into a complaint of elder abuse at dementia care specialist Kintala Lodge Rest Home.
ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
PENNSYLVANIA (Stroud Township), Pocono Record, July 16, 2014
Death at Stroud Township group home leads to investigation
http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20140716/NEWS/407160331/-1/NEWS
The Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare is investigating a Stroud Township group home that provides outpatient service and housing for developmentally disabled people following the death last week of one of its residents.
TENNESSEE (Goodletsville), The Tennessean, July 17, 2014
Tennessee board: Nurse beat quadriplegic patient
The Tennessee Board of Nursing has suspended the license of a home health nurse who continued working after being indicted on charges of beating a semi-comatose quadriplegic patient. The abuse was captured on a surveillance video and turned over to the police.
TEXAS (Cameron County), ValleyCentral.com, July 16, 2014
Adult day care driver jailed for gang rape of mentally disabled woman
http://www.valleycentral.com/news/story.aspx?id=1070971#.U8gPsfldXUI
An adult day care driver is behind bars on an aggravated sexual assault charge of a 37-year-old mentally handicapped woman.
RELATED ISSUES
MISSOURI (St. Louis), St. Louis Public Radio, July 15, 2014
With Elder Care Planning, Start Early To Avoid Conflicts And Crises (Audio and Interview transcript)
http://news.stlpublicradio.org/post/elder-care-planning-start-early-avoid-conflicts-and-crises
A radio conversation about caring for an elderly parent or a loved one took place with an attorney who specializes in elder law and two others who help care for their elderly family members. Discussion covered topics on legal guardianship, power of attorney, and other legal issues concerning caregiving of an elderly family member.
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Upcoming Elder Abuse Conferences/Training Events (in chronological order):
• The National Center for Victims of Crime and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation invites you to attend Taking Action: Assisting Victims of Financial Fraud on August 6, 2014 in Birmingham, Alabama. Taking Action: Assisting Victims of Financial Fraud will explore accessible, vital step-by-step strategies for addressing the major types of financial crime, including identity theft, investment fraud, mortgage and lending fraud, and mass marketing scams. The seminar runs from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM at: First Presbyterian Church, 2100 4th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203. REGISTER at www.victimsofcrime.org/training or here: https://victimsofcrime.nonprofitcms.org/c/conferences/20/pages/home
• The Illinois Department on Aging’s Annual Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference will be held on August 21 – 22, 2014 at Oak Brook Hills Resort in Oak Brook, Illinois. The conference will begin with Illinois’ 3rd Annual Financial Summit on August 20th. For more information and to register, please visit: http://cspl.uis.edu/illaps/doa/conferences/APA2014conf_000.html We hope to see you at the Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference.
• The 4th International Conference on Violence in the Health Sector will be held in Miami, Florida from October 22-24, 2014. Some of the aims of this conference are to understand the evolving manifestations and the human, professional and economic implications of violence in the health and social services sector, as well as to present, promote and exchange effective sustainable initiatives and strategies addressing personal safety, organizational and environmental security, and wellbeing for all workers and clients in the health and social services sector. To register or find more information go here: http://www.oudconsultancy.nl/MiamiSite2014/violence/invitation-fourt.html
• The National Adult Protective Services conference will take place in Portland, OR from October 29-31, 2014. 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 15-18, 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 .
• Aging in America Conference, March 23-27, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois, is now accepting applications from previous exhibitors to exhibit at the conference. Other exhibitors will be notified in June. For more information on exhibiting, please contact Linda Jones at 415-974-9638. For more information on the conference, visit the Aging in America website at www.asaging.org/aia .
An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
National Center on Elder Abuse
Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse & Neglect
University of California, Irvine
Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology
101 The City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868
NCEA Newsfeed – Wednesday, July 16, 2014
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 and follow us on Twitter! An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
A calendar of upcoming elder abuse and neglect events and funding opportunities can be found at the bottom of the newsfeed.
ELDER ABUSE NEWSFEED
ARIZONA (Gilbert), azcentral.com, July 11, 2014
How much privacy does a dead woman need?
You might have missed the mysterious story of the old woman whose mummified remains were found in her Gilbert home. It seems she died in 2010. Yet in 2011, the state of Arizona reported her alive and well.
CALIFORNIA (Bakersfield), The Bakersfield Californian, July 14, 2014
Woman charged with elder abuse told deputies her 'lungs hurt' from apartment's filthy conditions (Update to previous story)
The daughter of a 73-year-old woman charged with elder abuse last week claimed the condition of the "filthy and deplorable" apartment she shared with her mother had only deteriorated in the past few weeks. Adult Protective Services found new housing for the mother.
COLORADO (Longmont), Times-Call Local News, July 11, 2014
Reporting elder abuse now Colorado law
http://www.timescall.com/longmont-local-news/ci_26133570/reporting-elder-abuse-now-colorado-law
A new Colorado law requires employees and volunteers in a wide range of professions to report suspected elder abuse to police within 24 hours of witnessing the abuse or exploitation of someone who is 70 or older.
FLORIDA (Jacksonville), USA Today, July 11, 2014
Man with early signs of dementia buys unneeded new car (Video and article)
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/07/11/man-dementia-buys-new-car/12515477/
Family members of a 86-year-old man with early signs of dementia say he went to his dealership for an oil change and left with a new car he didn't need.
FLORDIA (West Palm Beach), The Palm Beach Post, July 15, 2014
Commentary: Congress should fund Elder Abuse Act
The Obama administration submitted a modest $25 million proposal to fund the Elder Justice Act, a law enacted in 2010 but grounded by a lack of funding. The administration’s request would fund grants to test ways to detect and prevent elder abuse, strengthen data collection and support research into the issue.
GEORGIA (Rome), WRGArome.com, July 15, 2014
Man indicted on elder disabled exploitation charge
http://wrgarome.com/common/page.php?feed=1&id=24481&is_corp=1
A man accused of hitting an elderly woman with her own cane was indicted by a grand jury on exploitation of a disabled elder person in Floyd County Superior Court on Friday.
ILLINOIS (Springfield), Chillicothe Times-Bulletin, July 11, 2014
July is elder abuse awareness month
http://www.chillicothetimesbulletin.com/article/20140711/NEWS/140719786/1994/NEWS
The governor has proclaimed July to be Elder Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month in Illinois. With more than two million older adults, ages 60 and older in Illinois, means 100,000 fall victim to some form of elder abuse each year.
ILLINOIS (Quincy), WGEM.com, July 15, 2014
Local officials raise awareness about elder abuse
http://www.wgem.com/story/26019108/2014/07/15/local-official-raise-awareness-on-elder-abuse
The West Central Illinois Case Coordination Unit receives about 150 reports of elder abuse each year in the area. However, statistics show that only one in five cases are reported.
IOWA (Mason City), WCFCourier.com, July 11, 2014
Rudd woman gets probation in adult neglect case (Update to previous story)
An employee of the Meadow Place Assisted Living facility pleaded guilty to charges of neglect or abandonment of a dependent person, wanton neglect of a dependent adult, and third-degree theft in a case involving an incident in which 15 residents under her care were left alone on a Saturday night.
MARYLAND (Frederick), WFMD.com, July 10, 2014
Frederick Woman Charged With Abuse Of Vulnerable Adult
A Frederick woman is charged with one count of vulnerable adult abuse and 22-counts of 2nd-degree assault of a 92-year-old woman who has been diagnosed with dementia.
MINNESOTA (Rochester), PostBulletin.com, July 11, 2014
Woman accused of financial exploitation
A Rochester woman will make her first court appearance on charges of felony financial exploitation of her 76-year-old grandmother. The woman became Power of Attorney for her grandmother and cashed her pension and benefits checks.
NEBRASKA (Lincoln), JournalStar.com, July 13, 2014
Investigator receives award for work on elder abuse cases
A Lincoln police officer has gained attention for her work on cases of elder abuse and recently was named the statewide Elder Abuse Prevention Advocate, a new annual award designed to recognize those who protect elderly people.
NEBRASKA (Omaha), KMTV, July 11, 2014
Couple Arrested for Stealing $150K From Elderly Mother (Video and article)
http://www.jrn.com/kmtv/news/Couple-Arrested-for-Stealing-150K-From-Mother-266820091.html
Investigators with the Medical Fraud and Patient Abuse Unit say the son and daughter-in-law of a woman with dementia obtained Power of Attorney and used more than $150,000 her money and didn’t pay her bills.
OKLAHOMA (Rogers County), newson6.com, July 14, 2014
Rogers County Woman Accused Of Stealing $50K From Elderly Couple
A warrant was issued Monday for a Rogers County woman accused of committing 46 acts of forgery between 2012 and 2014 in order to steal $50,000 from an elderly couple with dementia.
NEW YORK (West Babylon), WABC, July 11, 2014
West Babylon nursing home worker charged with stealing from dementia patient
http://7online.com/news/nursing-home-worker-charged-with-stealing-from-dementia-patient/177789/
An employee of a West Babylon nursing home was arrested Friday after police said she stole a necklace from a patient and pawned it for cash.
INTERNATIONAL NEWSFEED
UNITED KINGDOM (London), mirror.co.uk, July 11, 2014
Violent carer who abused elderly woman with dementia - but jailed for only four months (Update to previous story – Video and article)
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/violent-carer-who-abused-elderly-3843546
A violent carer who roughed up and swore at an 92-year-old dementia patient in a London care home has been jailed for just four months. The family of victim have slammed the short sentence and say they have been totally let down by the system.
UNITED KINGDOM (Plymouth), Western Morning News, July 14, 2014
We must all stay vigilant over abuse and neglect of elderly
Half a million elderly people may be suffering as victims of abuse. In the South West, elder abuse may be a bigger problem than we might think. We have more than 80,000 people living here aged 70 and older.
UNITED KINGDOM (Southampton), Mail Online, July 13, 2014
Carer spat on 85-year-old dementia sufferer after 'snapping' while working at nursing home
A nursing home employee has admitted to 'snapping' and spitting at an 85-year-old dementia sufferer she was supposed to be caring for. The abuser was sentenced to complete 120 hours of unpaid community work.
ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
IOWA (Dubuque), Omaha.com, July 13, 2014
Dubuque counselor sentenced to probation for patient abuse
A Dubuque mental health counselor who admitted to abusing a dependent adult has been sentenced to one year of probation.
MARYLAND (Millersville), wusa9.com, July 15, 2014
Police: Md. work coach sexually assaulted autistic man
http://www.wusa9.com/story/news/local/maryland/2014/07/15/autistic-man-sexually-assaulted/12671473/
Anne Arundel County police have arrested a man who they say sexually assaulted a 21-year-old male diagnosed with autism.
INTERNATIONAL
CANADA (Sackville), Metronews.ca, July 13, 2014
External body to review Sackville special-care home where resident died: minister
http://metronews.ca/news/halifax/1093322/no-charges-laid-in-death-at-nova-scotia-home-care-facility/
An independent body will review the practices of a special-care home in Lower Sackville which houses adults with intellectual disabilities and other complex needs following the death of a resident in May.
RELATED ISSUES
FLORIDA (Lantana), Sun Sentinel, July 10, 2014
Deputies ask for help in finding Lantana woman with Dementia
Deputies are asking for help in finding an 83-year-old Lantana woman with dementia missing since Wednesday from the 2400 block of Lantana Road in the Marina Bay community.
MICHIGAN (Garden City), WXYZ.com, July 15, 2014
MISSING: 75-year-old woman who suffers from dementia walked out of Garden City Hospital
A desperate search is continuing for a 75-year-old woman with dementia and severe paranoia who walked out of Garden City Hospital's emergency room on July 14 around 2:30 p.m.
OREGON (Salem), oregonlive.com, July 15, 2014
Salem woman with dementia walks away from facility; search underway
Marion County search and rescue units early Tuesday are looking for a 58-year-old woman with dementia who walked away from the residential care facility in the 1800 block of Walker Road where she lives.
TEXAS (Austin), statesman.com, July 13, 2014
Sheriff’s office releases name of missing 87-year-old man
http://www.statesman.com/news/news/sheriffs-office-searching-for-87-year-old-man-with/ngfGP/
The Travis County Sheriff’s Office and Search & Rescue are looking for an 87-year-old man who suffers from dementia and went missing Sunday morning from his residence on the 6900 block of Evelyn Road.
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Upcoming Elder Abuse Conferences/Training Events (in chronological order):
• The National Center for Victims of Crime and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation invites you to attend Taking Action: Assisting Victims of Financial Fraud on August 6, 2014 in Birmingham, Alabama. Taking Action: Assisting Victims of Financial Fraud will explore accessible, vital step-by-step strategies for addressing the major types of financial crime, including identity theft, investment fraud, mortgage and lending fraud, and mass marketing scams. The seminar runs from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM at: First Presbyterian Church, 2100 4th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203. REGISTER at www.victimsofcrime.org/training or here: https://victimsofcrime.nonprofitcms.org/c/conferences/20/pages/home
• The Illinois Department on Aging’s Annual Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference will be held on August 21 – 22, 2014 at Oak Brook Hills Resort in Oak Brook, Illinois. The conference will begin with Illinois’ 3rd Annual Financial Summit on August 20th. For more information and to register, please visit: http://cspl.uis.edu/illaps/doa/conferences/APA2014conf_000.html We hope to see you at the Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference.
• The 4th International Conference on Violence in the Health Sector will be held in Miami, Florida from October 22-24, 2014. Some of the aims of this conference are to understand the evolving manifestations and the human, professional and economic implications of violence in the health and social services sector, as well as to present, promote and exchange effective sustainable initiatives and strategies addressing personal safety, organizational and environmental security, and wellbeing for all workers and clients in the health and social services sector. To register or find more information go here: http://www.oudconsultancy.nl/MiamiSite2014/violence/invitation-fourt.html
• The National Adult Protective Services conference will take place in Portland, OR from October 29-31, 2014. 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 15-18, 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 .
• Aging in America Conference, March 23-27, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois, is now accepting applications from previous exhibitors to exhibit at the conference. Other exhibitors will be notified in June. For more information on exhibiting, please contact Linda Jones at 415-974-9638. For more information on the conference, visit the Aging in America website at www.asaging.org/aia .
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Funding Opportunities:
None at this time.
An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
National Center on Elder Abuse
Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse & Neglect
University of California, Irvine
Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology
101 The City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868
Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!
NCEA Newsfeed – Friday, July 11, 2014
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 and follow us on Twitter! An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
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 (Bakersfield), The Bakersfield Californian, July 8, 2014
East Bakersfield woman pleads not guilty to elder abuse
An east Bakersfield woman pleaded not guilty Tuesday to felony elder abuse stemming from an arrest last week in which deputies found her living with an older relative in a rodent-infested, feces-covered apartment with 13 dogs.
CALIFORNIA (Eureka), Times-Standard, July 9, 2014
Eureka woman arrested on suspicion of elder abuse
http://www.times-standard.com/crime/ci_26121658/eureka-woman-arrested-suspicion-elder-abuse
A woman hired through Craigslist to take care of a 78-year-old Eureka man with health issues was arrested earlier this week on suspicion of elder abuse. The woman withdrew $3,000 from the victim's bank account and often left her father alone, taking his vehicle.
CALIFORNIA (San Fernando Valley), San Fernando Valley Business Journal, July 10, 2014
Pest Contractors Charged With Elder Fraud (Update to previous story)
http://www.sfvbj.com/news/2014/jul/10/pest-contractors-charged-elder-fraud/
Two pest and home ventilation contractors were charged Wednesday in a scheme to defraud elderly customers in the Valley and elsewhere in L.A. County. Together, they face more than 40 counts for charges of elder theft and burglary with a victim present.
CONNECTICUT (Westport), Minuteman News Center, July 10, 2014
Senior Fraud, Elder Abuse Prevention Forum held by Hwang and Kupchick
http://www.minutemannewscenter.com/articles/2014/07/10/fairfield/news/doc53bd97ee6fd0b313329392.txt
State Reps. Tony Hwang and Brenda Kupchick co-hosted a collaborative informational forum on Senior Fraud and Abuse Prevention with the AARP, the Jewish Senior Services Center of Elder Abuse Awareness Prevention and the Fairfield Police Department. The forum included a several presentations on ways to identify and stop elder abuse and fraud.
GEORGIA (Marietta), MDJOnline.org, July 4, 2014
Austell woman pleads guilty to 47 charges
An Austell woman has pleaded guilty to dozens of charges, including racketeering, theft, deprivation, false imprisonment and false statements, in relation to the operation of an unlicensed personal care home in Marietta.
ILLONOIS (Chicago), CBS Chicago, July 9, 2014
DuPage County Stepping Up Effort To Combat Elder Abuse
http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2014/07/09/dupage-county-stepping-up-effort-to-combat-elder-abuse/
The problem of elder abuse appears to be growing in DuPage County and officials there are trying to do something about it. DuPage County will sponsor a program spelling out resources that are available to the elderly and their caregivers and signs people should look for that might raise red flags about possible abuse problems.
IOWA (Mason City), globegazette.com, July 10, 2014
Probation given for neglect
A Rudd woman has received probation in a case of dependent adult abandonment and neglect. She pled guilty to three of 16 counts filed against her after she allegedly left residents at Country Meadow Place Assisted Living alone at night.
MASSACHUSETTS (Brockton), Newswire.net, July 9, 2014
60 Marched Against Elder Abuse in Brockton
http://www.newswire.net/newsroom/pr/00084013-60-marched-against-elder-abuse-in-brockton.html
On June 13th, 60 members from the community and three Elder Abuse advocacy organizations marched down Main Street in Brockton in an effort to raise awareness of elder abuse.
MICHIGAN (Interlochen), Interlochen Public Radio, July 10, 2014
Another Audit Finds Michigan Has Failed Vulnerable Adults
http://interlochenpublicradio.org/post/another-audit-finds-michigan-has-failed-vulnerable-adults
A state audit released Wednesday shows the Michigan Department of Human Services (DHS) has mismanaged its Adult Protective Services (APS) program since 2010. Among other things, it says DHS did not adequately train caseworkers and supervisors and failed to investigate complaints of abuse.
OKLAHOMA (Jones), NewsChannel4 KFOR.com, July 9, 2014
Oklahoma family claims loved one was abused inside nursing home (Video and article)
http://kfor.com/2014/07/09/oklahoma-family-claims-loved-one-was-abused-inside-nursing-home/
An Oklahoma family is alleging abuse of their loved one inside a Jones nursing home. The Vietnam veteran was left bruised and battered.
INTERNATIONAL NEWSFEED
ENGLAND (Leicester), BBC News Leicester, July 9, 2014
Council to move Fosse Court care home residents after abuse allegations (Update to previous story)
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leicestershire-28214697
Following the arrest of four female employees at the home for disabled adults over 65, all 21 residents are to be moved into new accommodations in order to provide a safe and caring environment.
ENGLAND (London), London Evening Standard, July 10, 2014
Shocking video footage shows abuse by former nurse of 92-year-old dementia sufferer at London nursing home (Video and article)
A nursing home staff member was filmed grabbing her 92-year-old patient's arms, hitting and poking her at the Mary Seacole Nursing Home last year using a hidden camera the family installed in the patient’s room. This case has paved the way for Nursing homes throughout the UK to install closed circuit cameras in care homes.
GAMBIA (Banjul), The Daily Observer, July 10, 2014
Gambia: Tapea Holds Symposium On 'Elder Abuse'
http://allafrica.com/stories/201407101359.html
The Association for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (TAPEA) recently held a daylong educational symposium on the theme, 'care and love for the elderly'. The association intends to give the abused and neglected elders a global relevance that will sustain and enhance preventive efforts.
ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
INTERNATIONAL
ROMANIA (Bucharest), actmedia.eu, July 9, 2014
Vulnerable groups require better protection in Romania
http://actmedia.eu/daily/vulnerable-groups-require-better-protection-in-romania/53094
Many persons with disabilities, including children, are isolated from society in a growing number of institutions, where they often face inhumane and degrading treatment and, in some cases, deliberate abuse. Romania must show a much stronger commitment to effectively protecting the human rights of persons with disabilities.
RELATED ISSUES
CALIFORNIA (Pleasant Hill), Contra Costa Times, July 10, 2014
Pleasant Hill: Man with diabetes, dementia walks out of care home
Police are asking for the public's help in locating a 63-year-old man with dementia who wandered off from an elder care facility Thursday and was seen walking out of the Windsor Rosewood Care Center, located at 1911 Oak Park in Pleasant Hill.
OREGON (Portland), The Oregonian, July 9, 2014
69-year-old man suffering from dementia missing; Portland police seek public's help
http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2014/07/69-year-old_man_suffering_from.html
A 69-year-old standing 6-foot-1 and weighing 170 pounds, is missing, and Portland police are seeking the public's help in finding him. His last know location was in the 600 block of Northeast 155th Avenue with a silver 1999 BMW 528 station wagon with an expired trip permit and no plates.
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Upcoming Elder Abuse Conferences/Training Events (in chronological order):
• The National Center for Victims of Crime and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation invites you to attend Taking Action: Assisting Victims of Financial Fraud on August 6, 2014 in Birmingham, Alabama. Taking Action: Assisting Victims of Financial Fraud will explore accessible, vital step-by-step strategies for addressing the major types of financial crime, including identity theft, investment fraud, mortgage and lending fraud, and mass marketing scams. The seminar runs from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM at: First Presbyterian Church, 2100 4th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203.
REGISTER at www.victimsofcrime.org/training or here: https://victimsofcrime.nonprofitcms.org/c/conferences/20/pages/home
• The Illinois Department on Aging’s Annual Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference will be held on August 21 – 22, 2014 at Oak Brook Hills Resort in Oak Brook, Illinois. The conference will begin with Illinois’ 3rd Annual Financial Summit on August 20th. For more information and to register, please visit: http://cspl.uis.edu/illaps/doa/conferences/APA2014conf_000.html. We hope to see you at the Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference.
• The 4th International Conference on Violence in the Health Sector will be held in Miami, Florida from October 22-24, 2014. Some of the aims of this conference are to understand the evolving manifestations and the human, professional and economic implications of violence in the health and social services sector, as well as to present, promote and exchange effective sustainable initiatives and strategies addressing personal safety, organizational and environmental security, and wellbeing for all workers and clients in the health and social services sector. To register or find more information go here: http://www.oudconsultancy.nl/MiamiSite2014/violence/invitation-fourt.html
• The National Adult Protective Services conference will take place in Portland, OR from October 29-31, 2014. 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 15-18, 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.
• Aging in America Conference, March 23-27, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois, is now accepting applications from previous exhibitors to exhibit at the conference. Other exhibitors will be notified in June. For more information on exhibiting, please contact Linda Jones at 415-974-9638. For more information on the conference, visit the Aging in America website at www.asaging.org/aia.
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Funding Opportunities:
None at this time.
An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
National Center on Elder Abuse
Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse & Neglect
University of California, Irvine
Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology
101 The City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868
Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!
NCEA Newsfeed – Wednesday, July 09, 2014
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 and follow us on Twitter! An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
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 (Bakersfield), ABC23 KERO Bakersfield, July 4, 2014
Bakersfield woman being charged with elder abuse (Video and article)
A Bakersfield woman is in jail and being charged with felony elder abuse after Kern County sheriff's deputies found the woman's 73-year-old mother living in deplorable conditions.
HAWAII (Honolulu), KITV.com, July 6, 2014
Elder abuse tarnishes senior's golden years (video and article)
http://www.kitv.com/news/elder-abuse-tarnishes-seniors-golden-years/26818864#!ba7U0J
In the past six years, the prosecutor’s office has seen a 300 percent increase in reported crimes, including rising numbers for financial, property and violent crimes. The scams are nothing new, but what has changed is the number of elder abuse cases.
KANSAS (Topeka), WIBW.com, July 6, 2014
New Law Protects Senior Citizens From Financial Abuse
A report from the Kansas Attorney General's office says 342 adults were reportedly abused in 2013, most often involving seniors. And now a new law is in place in efforts to decrease this number.
KENTUCKY (Leitchfield), The Telegraph, July, 3, 2014
Man charged with exploiting neighbor
http://www.thetelegraph.com/news/home_top/5181959/Man-charged-for-exploiting-neighbor
A 48-year-old man was recently charged for making fraudulent use of an elderly neighbor’s debit card. After allegedly befriending his elderly neighbor, the suspect obtained cash and other items from multiple locations, stealing an estimated $4,000.
NEBRASKA (Lincoln), JournalStar.com, July 6, 2014
Warning signs of elder abuse
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has listed the warning signs of elder abuse and asks the public to make a report to the Adult Abuse and Neglect hotline if any of these are observed.
NEW YORK (Long Island), Newsday.com, July 7, 2014
Medford case puts elder care into the spotlight
http://www.newsday.com/long-island/columnists/joye-brown/focusing-attention-on-elder-care-1.8712537
A 72-year-old woman died at the Medford Multicare Center for Living Nursing home in Medford. Nine current and former employees of the nursing home plead not guilty to charges of neglect and abuse, falsifying business records, and criminally negligent homicide. The State Attorney General’s prosecution against this nursing home is an important one.
MAINE (Bangor), Bangor Daily News, July 7, 2014
Look for signs of elders being abused — and act on them
Elder abuse is on the rise, with an estimated 4 million elders abused or neglected in the United States each year. We need to do all we can to prevent elders from falling prey to such exploitation.
VIRGINIA (Waynesboro), WHSV.com, July 8, 2014
Waynesboro Veteran Says He's Being Bullied Out of His Home (Video and article)
http://www.whsv.com/home/headlines/Veteran-Bullying-266090181.html
A Valley veteran says he's being bullied into leaving his house to go live in a nursing home. The Department of Veterans Affairs Staunton Community Based Outpatient Center is trying to move him from his house to a home closer to the healthcare he needs despite the fact that he wants to stay at home.
INTERNATIONAL NEWSFEED
ENGLAND (Leicester), BBC News Leicester, July 7, 2014
Four arrested over Fosse Court care home abuse allegations
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leicestershire-28203662
Four staff were arrested at the Fosse Court care home which cares for adults over the age of 65, some with physical or mental disabilities. Following inspections, a number of serious issues were found regarding standards of care.
UNITED KINGDOM (West Yorkshire), dailymail.co.uk, July 8, 2014
Carer who systematically abused three vulnerable and defenceless residents at nursing home jailed for eight months
The abuser, who was dismissed from her post in February last year, admitted to slapping a 65-year-old woman across the face, smacking a 58-year-old resident with learning difficulties and also hitting a Down's Syndrome sufferer.
ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
NEW MEXICO (Taos), The Taos News, July 6, 2014
People with disabilities targeted three times more often
http://www.taosnews.com/lifestyle/article_7cb49bce-02e5-11e4-8369-0019bb2963f4.html
Results of a 2012 National Survey on Abuse of People with Disabilities are described. Responses are from more than 7,200 people with disabilities, their family members, and people serving them.
OKLAHOMA (Tulsa), Tulsa World, July 3, 2014
Prosecutors: Tulsan took $60K from accounts of two vulnerable adults
A 34-year-old Tulsa man was charged with unlawfully withdrawing nearly $60,000 from the bank accounts of two vulnerable adults.
TEXAS (College Station), KBTX.com, July 7, 2014
Man Arrested for Allegedly Beating Disabled Adult
http://www.kbtx.com/home/headlines/Man-Arrested-for-Allegedly-Beating-Disabled-Adult-266142261.html
Police arrested an 18-year-old and are charging him with Injury to a Disabled Person he allegedly beat another 18-year-old who had the functioning level of a first grader.
RELATED ISSUES
CALIFORNIA (San Leandro), Contra Costa Times, July 7, 2014
San Leandro: Police search for missing woman with dementia
http://www.contracostatimes.com/breaking-news/ci_26102259/san-leandro-police-search-missing-woman
An 84-year-old woman who has dementia was driving behind her daughter to a rental car company near the Oakland airport late Sunday night but she never arrived.
COLORADO (Fort Collins), CBS4 Denver, July 7, 2014
Fort Collins Police Looking For Man With Dementia
http://denver.cbslocal.com/2014/07/07/fort-collins-police-looking-for-man-with-dementia/
Police in Fort Collins are asking for help finding a 64-year-old man who suffers from dementia who was last seen by his family on Saturday around 6 p.m.
NEW HAMPSHIRE (Chesterfield), WMUR9abc, July 8, 2014
Chesterfield man with dementia missing since Friday (Video and article)
http://www.wmur.com/news/chesterfield-man-with-dementia-missing-since-friday/26838296#!ba4Ilb
A 61-year-old man with dementia was last seen on Friday when he left his home to go for a walk. The official search had been suspended, but local volunteers were still out looking for the man on Monday night.
NEW YORK (Bay Shore), LongIsland.com, July 6, 2014
Silver Alert Issued for Bay Shore Man with Parkinson’s Dementia
http://www.longisland.com/news/07-06-14/silver-alert-jose-ramos.html
The Suffolk County Police Department has issued a Silver Alert for a 71-year-old Bay Shore man who suffers from early onset Parkinson’s disease and dementia and was last seen leaving his home the morning of July 2nd.
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Upcoming Elder Abuse Conferences/Training Events (in chronological order):
• The National Center for Victims of Crime and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation invites you to attend Taking Action: Assisting Victims of Financial Fraud on August 6, 2014 in Birmingham, Alabama. Taking Action: Assisting Victims of Financial Fraud will explore accessible, vital step-by-step strategies for addressing the major types of financial crime, including identity theft, investment fraud, mortgage and lending fraud, and mass marketing scams. The seminar runs from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM at: First Presbyterian Church, 2100 4th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203.
REGISTER at www.victimsofcrime.org/training or here: https://victimsofcrime.nonprofitcms.org/c/conferences/20/pages/home
• The Illinois Department on Aging’s Annual Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference will be held on August 21 – 22, 2014 at Oak Brook Hills Resort in Oak Brook, Illinois. The conference will begin with Illinois’ 3rd Annual Financial Summit on August 20th. For more information and to register, please visit: http://cspl.uis.edu/illaps/doa/conferences/APA2014conf_000.html. We hope to see you at the Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference.
• The 4th International Conference on Violence in the Health Sector will be held in Miami, Florida from October 22-24, 2014. Some of the aims of this conference are to understand the evolving manifestations and the human, professional and economic implications of violence in the health and social services sector, as well as to present, promote and exchange effective sustainable initiatives and strategies addressing personal safety, organizational and environmental security, and wellbeing for all workers and clients in the health and social services sector. To register or find more information go here: http://www.oudconsultancy.nl/MiamiSite2014/violence/invitation-fourt.html
• The National Adult Protective Services conference will take place in Portland, OR from October 29-31, 2014. 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 15-18, 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.
• Aging in America Conference, March 23-27, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois, is now accepting applications from previous exhibitors to exhibit at the conference. Other exhibitors will be notified in June. For more information on exhibiting, please contact Linda Jones at 415-974-9638. For more information on the conference, visit the Aging in America website at www.asaging.org/aia.
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Funding Opportunities:
• The Administration for Community Living has issued a request for proposal for two (2) SEGs to support state leadership efforts in implementing innovations in legal service delivery systems that maximize the impact of limited legal resources targeted to older adults in greatest need. Please click on the link below to learn more:
HHS-2014-ACL-AOA-LE-0087 Model Approaches Phase II Systems Expansion Grants Due 7/7/14 – more information at: http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=256807
An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
National Center on Elder Abuse
Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse & Neglect
University of California, Irvine
Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology
101 The City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868
Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!
NCEA Newsfeed – Thursday July 3, 2014
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 and follow us on Twitter! An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
A calendar of upcoming elder abuse and neglect events and funding opportunities can be found at the bottom of the newsfeed.
ELDER ABUSE NEWSFEED
ARIZONA (Phoenix), azcentral.com, July 3, 2014
Attorney: Woman said dead mother was 'fine' in 2011 (Video and article)
A woman failed to report her 95-year-old mother’s death in 2010 and kept the body in the house. The woman stated to police that her mother died and that she did not report her death for fear she would be investigated for elder abuse due to the condition of the home.
CALIFORNIA (San Mateo County), The Daily Journal, July 2, 2014
Grand jury: More resources needed to stop elder abuse: Changes recommended to keep crime trend from growing
The growing problem of elder financial abuse in San Mateo County is hard to track and challenging to pursue due to an inadequate level of education, training, record keeping and collaboration, according to the civil grand jury. The biggest hurdles, the jury concluded, are identifying abuse cases and improving how established agencies and professionals work together to address them.
CALIFORNIA (Van Nuys), Post-Periodical, July 2, 2014
Two Men Charged with Scamming Elderly Homeowners
http://www.postperiodical.com/two-men-charged-with-scamming-elderly-homeowners/
A second suspect was arrested Tuesday for a home repairs scam targeting elderly people in the San Fernando Valley.
FLORIDA (South Florida), South Florida Times, July 3, 2014
Understanding and Addressing Elderly Abuse and Neglect
http://www.sfltimes.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16375&Itemid=210
According to a 2012 report, 53,622 incidents of abuse have been reported in Florida, compared to the more than 16,500 incidents on average recorded in other states. While physical abuse is often more visible, other kinds of abuse – such as neglect and exploitation – can be more difficult to identify and address.
MONTANA (Missoula), Missoulian, July 3, 2014
Elder abuse a growing concern
Last year in Montana, Adult Protective Services investigated 6,291 cases of abuse, neglect and exploitation of our vulnerable adults, which included the elderly, disabled and intellectually disabled. This was an increase of 5 percent over the previous year, and these are just the reported cases.
NEW YORK (New York), The Huffington Post, July 2, 2014
Action Needed Now to End Elder Abuse Among the Poor (Opinion)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kevin-prindiville/action-needed-now-to-end_b_5548612.html
The impact of elder abuse on low-income older adults is even more significant than in other communities. In a recent study of poor older adults using legal assistance services in Atlanta, Georgia, researchers found that the rates of elder mistreatment among respondents (28.6 percent) were even higher than past nationally reported numbers.
NORTH CAROLINA (Wilmington), WXII12.com, July 2, 2014
NC cites nursing home, alleges lack of abuse protection
A nursing home in suburban Wilmington has been cited by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services for failing to ensure its residents are free from abuse.
INTERNATIONAL NEWSFEED
UNITED KINGDOM (Essex County), Daily Mirror, July 3, 2014
Watch shocking moment rogue traders con dementia sufferer out of £10,000 after marching her to bank (Video and article)
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/watch-shocking-moment-rogue-traders-3806105#ixzz36RmfzmCu
A gang of 6 conmen who robbed 140 vulnerable elderly victims in the Clacton and Colchester area of Essex out of at least £1million have been caught. The group admitted a total of 17 charges including fraud, money-laundering and one of blackmail.
ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
MAINE (Farmington), Bangor Daily News, July 3, 2014
Franklin County man accused of sexually assaulting disabled person
A Franklin County man is facing a gross sexual assault charge after allegedly assaulting a disabled adult who recently notified police.
RELATED ISSUES
ARIZONA (Phoenix), CBS5Az.com, July 3, 2014
Phoenix woman with dementia missing since Wednesday
http://www.kpho.com/story/25934433/phoenix-woman-with-dementia-missing-since-wednesday
Phoenix police are searching for a 65-year-old woman with dementia that went missing Wednesday afternoon, she was last seen in her apartment in the area of North 42nd Street and East Sweetwater Avenue.
NEW YORK (Brooklyn), Bensonhurst Bean, July 2, 2014
Silver Alert: Damei Lian, 72, Suffers From Dementia, Last Seen On 54th Street
The NYPD is turning to the public in their search for a 72-year-old woman with dementia who went missing from 54th Street and 8th Avenue in Sunset Park yesterday morning.
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Upcoming Elder Abuse Conferences/Training Events (in chronological order):
• The Illinois Department on Aging’s Annual Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference will be held on August 21 – 22, 2014 at Oak Brook Hills Resort in Oak Brook, Illinois. The conference will begin with Illinois’ 3rd Annual Financial Summit on August 20th. For more information and to register, please visit: http://cspl.uis.edu/illaps/doa/conferences/APA2014conf_000.html. We hope to see you at the Adult Protection and Advocacy Conference.
• The 4th International Conference on Violence in the Health Sector will be held in Miami, Florida from October 22-24, 2014. Some of the aims of this conference are to understand the evolving manifestations and the human, professional and economic implications of violence in the health and social services sector, as well as to present, promote and exchange effective sustainable initiatives and strategies addressing personal safety, organizational and environmental security, and wellbeing for all workers and clients in the health and social services sector. To register or find more information go here: http://www.oudconsultancy.nl/MiamiSite2014/violence/invitation-fourt.html
• The National Adult Protective Services conference will take place in Portland, OR from October 29-31, 2014. 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 15-18, 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.
• Aging in America Conference, March 23-27, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois, is now accepting applications from previous exhibitors to exhibit at the conference. Other exhibitors will be notified in June. For more information on exhibiting, please contact Linda Jones at 415-974-9638. For more information on the conference, visit the Aging in America website at www.asaging.org/aia.
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Funding Opportunities:
• The Administration for Community Living has issued a request for proposal for two (2) SEGs to support state leadership efforts in implementing innovations in legal service delivery systems that maximize the impact of limited legal resources targeted to older adults in greatest need. Please click on the link below to learn more:
HHS-2014-ACL-AOA-LE-0087 Model Approaches Phase II Systems Expansion Grants Due 7/7/14 – more information at: http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=256807
An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
National Center on Elder Abuse
Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse & Neglect
University of California, Irvine
Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology
101 The City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868
Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!
HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY, EVERYONE!
NCEA Newsfeed – Wednesday, July 02, 2014
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 and follow us on Twitter! An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
A calendar of upcoming elder abuse and neglect events and funding opportunities can be found at the bottom of the newsfeed.
ELDER ABUSE NEWSFEED
ALABAMA (Florence), WHNTNews19, June 30, 2014
Third person indicted in Shoals elder abuse case
http://whnt.com/2014/06/30/third-person-indicted-in-shoals-elder-abuse-case/
A 59-year-old woman is charged with theft of property and emotional abuse of an elderly person. The woman and 2 of her family members are accused of cashing forged checks for nearly $14,000.
ARIZONA (Phoenix), Arizona Daily Star, June 29, 2014
Court: Hospitals can be sued for elder abuse
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled Monday hospitals can be sued under special laws adopted to protect vulnerable adults, saying the elderly can be abused anywhere.
CALIFORNIA (Sacramento), PRweb, June 30, 2014
Caution Urged: Poor Patient Hygiene Directly tied to Elder Neglect in Nursing Homes
The Stop EA (Elder Abuse) campaign has recently launched a new campaign to remind those who have loved ones in nursing homes and assisted living facilities to watch for signs of poor hygiene because it could be a result of elder neglect or a red flag that your loved one is at an increased risk of elder neglect and abuse.
COLORADO (Boulder), Daily Camera, June 27, 2014
Grand jury indicts 2 in alleged Boulder real estate scam
http://www.dailycamera.com/news/boulder/ci_26050914/grand-jury-indicts-2-alleged-boulder-real-estate
A grand jury has voted to indict two Boulder men, one of whom is accused of tricking an 86-year-old woman into selling him her Sixth Street home and funneling to the other more than $30,000 in rent collection from the property.
COLORADO (Denver), CBS Denver, June 27, 2014
Mandatory Reporting Of Elder Abuse Taking Effect
http://denver.cbslocal.com/2014/06/27/mandatory-reporting-of-elder-abuse-taking-effect/
A law taking effect July 1 requires certain health professionals and social workers to report suspected abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of any person who is 70 or older and an “at-risk” elder.
FLORIDA (Fort Myers), WZVN-HD, June 30, 2014
New law aims to prevent financial exploitation of elderly
A new law presumes that if an elderly person gives $10,000 to someone they've known less than two years, it's likely they're being scammed and could be investigated.
KENTUCKY (Lexington), Kentucky.com, June 29, 2014
Kentucky must do better by elders
http://www.kentucky.com/2014/06/29/3314842/kentucky-must-do-better-by-elders.html?sp=/99/349/
A new study ranks Kentucky's long-term care 51st among the states and Washington, D.C. Not only did Kentucky score worst overall and near the bottom on most measures, the score declined from 2011 to 2014.
OHIO (Columbus), The Columbus Dispatch, June 28, 2014
Owner of 8 facilities indicted
http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2014/06/28/owner-of-8-facilities-indicted.html
The owner of a cluster of central Ohio nursing homes has been indicted on 39 charges, including fraud, forgery and unlawfully operating a nursing home.
OREGON (Portland), The Legal Examiner, July 1, 2014
Elder Abuse: 3 Types Common in Nursing Homes
When nursing home staff are overworked and pushed to the breaking point in terms of work load and burdensome staffing ratios, patience and tolerance are affected, frequently resulting in patient injury and even abuse.
SOUTH CAROLINA (Columbia),The Washington Times, June 30, 2014
Audit suggests creating SC adult abuse registry
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jun/30/audit-suggests-creating-sc-adult-abuse-registry/
At least 20 states already have an adult abuse registry. An audit of the agency that serves South Carolinians with disabilities finds the Legislature can curb abuse and neglect by requiring a central registry and allowing electronic monitoring of facilities’ common areas.
TEXAS (Dallas), The Dallas Morning News, June 30, 2014
Protecting seniors from financial abuse focus of new efforts
AARP and the American Bankers Association’s Community Engagement Foundation will work together to protect the financial security of older Americans during a two-year partnership that will focus on protecting older Americans from financial abuse and exploitation.
WISCONSIN (Cambridge), hngnews.com, June 30, 2014
Stopping elder abuse a priority in Dane County
There were 487 reported victims of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation in Dane County last year. Many situations of abuse and neglect go unreported, increasing the need for community awareness of the issue and the resources available.
INTERNATIONAL NEWSFEED
THE PHILIPPINES (Manila), Philippines News Agency, June 30, 2014
Like children, elderly persons also need protection from abuse
Sad to say, there seems to be no adequate laws or policies that will protect older persons from institutional, community and domestic abuse and violence in the Philippines. Several Elderly Rights Organizations are advocating for adults in their twilight years to be protected from maltreatment by others.
ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
NEBRASKA (Omaha), Omaha.com, July 1, 2014
Authorities: Negligence led to Iowa woman’s death
Two southwest Iowa care providers of an assisted-living facility were arrested last week for alleged negligence in 2013 that ultimately led to the death of a 51-year-old woman on suspicion of dependent adult abuse.
SOUTH CAROLINA (Columbia), The Post and Courier, June 30, 2014
Audit: Adult caregivers often hired without backgrounds checks
http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20140630/PC1603/140639962
About 25 percent of direct caregivers hired by the Department of Disabilities and Special Needs are hired without knowledge of their criminal history, according to an audit released Monday. Advocates for the disabled heralded the audit as proof something should change.
RELATED ISSUES
FLORIDA (Clarksville), TheLeafChronicle.com, June 27, 2014
Clarksville woman with dementia reported missing
http://www.theleafchronicle.com/article/20140627/NEWS01/306270043/?nclick_check=1
A 79-year-old Clarksville woman with dementia has gone missing and was last seen at her home on North Meadow Drive at 9 a.m. Friday.
FLORIDA (Hialeah), Local10.com, June 28, 2014
Hialeah police seek elderly man with dementia
http://www.local10.com/news/hialeah-police-seek-elderly-man-with-dementia/26704360
Hialeah police are asking for the public's help in finding an 80-year-old man with dementia last seen Friday afternoon near his home on West Eight Court.
KANSAS (Topeka), cjonline.com, July 1, 2014
Topeka police seek missing woman who has dementia
http://cjonline.com/news/2014-07-01/topeka-police-seek-missing-woman-who-has-dementia
Topeka Police Department officers are looking for a 61-year-old Topeka woman who has dementia who was last seen at 3 p.m. Monday in the 2700 block of S.W. Villa West Drive.
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Upcoming Elder Abuse Conferences/Training Events (in chronological order):
• The 4th International Conference on Violence in the Health Sector will be held in Miami, Florida from October 22-24. Some of the aims of this conference are to understand the evolving manifestations and the human, professional and economic implications of violence in the health and social services sector, as well as to present, promote and exchange effective sustainable initiatives and strategies addressing personal safety, organizational and environmental security, and wellbeing for all workers and clients in the health and social services sector. To register or find more information go here: http://www.oudconsultancy.nl/MiamiSite2014/violence/invitation-fourt.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 15-18, 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.
• Aging in America Conference, March 23-27 in Chicago, Illinois, is now accepting applications from previous exhibitors to exhibit at the conference. Other exhibitors will be notified in June. For more information on exhibiting, please contact Linda Jones at 415-974-9638. For more information on the conference, visit the Aging in America website at www.asaging.org/aia.
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Funding Opportunities:
The Administration for Community Living has issued a request for proposal for two (2) SEGs to support state leadership efforts in implementing innovations in legal service delivery systems that maximize the impact of limited legal resources targeted to older adults in greatest need. Please click on the links below to learn more:
HHS-2014-ACL-AOA-LE-0087 Model Approaches Phase II Systems Expansion Grants Due 7/7/14 – more information at http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=256807
An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
National Center on Elder Abuse
Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse & Neglect
University of California, Irvine
Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology
101 The City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868
Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!
NCEA Newsfeed – Monday, June 30, 2014
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 and follow us on Twitter! An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
A calendar of upcoming elder abuse and neglect events and funding opportunities can be found at the bottom of the newsfeed.
ELDER ABUSE NEWSFEED
ARIZONA (Tucson), KGUN news, June 26, 2014
Woman Arrested for Forging $900,000 in Checks
http://www.jrn.com/kgun9/news/Woman-arrested-for-forging-over-900000-in-check-264825041.html
A 59-year-old woman was arrested and charged with theft from a vulnerable adult, forgery, and misuse of power of attorney after taking $900,000 in the form of forged checks from a 70-year-old vulnerable adult.
CALIFORNIA (Salinas), KPIX news, June 24, 2014
Former Salinas Nurse Charged With Elder Abuse, Tax Fraud
http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2014/06/24/former-salinas-nurse-charged-with-elder-abuse-tax-fraud/
A 42-year-old woman was charged with elder abuse, and other charges. She is accused, among other things, of neglecting the 83-year-old woman she was hired to care for and stealing money from the elderly woman and her husband.
FLORIDA (West Boynton), Sun Sentinel, June 23, 2014
Former West Boynton Home Health Care Aide Jailed
A 25-year-old former home health care aide has admitted to making more than $13,000 in credit card charges on an 81-year-old patient’s accounts.
IDAHO (Twin Falls), magicvalley.com, June 25, 2014
Witness Grilled in Dementia Patient Pipe-Beating Trial
A 62-year-old woman is accused of beating a dementia patient on the head with a metal pipe.
IDAHO (Twin Falls), HeraldNet, June 26, 2014
Idaho Woman Found Not Guilty of Hitting Dementia Patient
UPDATE: Woman accused of hitting a dementia patient in the head is found not guilty.
INDIANA (Vanderburgh County), Courier Press, June 24, 2014
Charges Filed Against Nursing Home Employee Accused of Hitting Alzheimer’s Patient
http://www.courierpress.com/news/2014/jun/24/formal-charges-filed-against-fired-nursing-home/
A 40-year-old woman has been charged with battery by a caregiver for physically abusing an 87-year-old Alzheimer’s patient.
MARYLAND (St. Mary’s), SoMdNews, June 27, 2014
Woman Accused of Stealing $140,000
http://www.somdnews.com/article/20140627/NEWS/140629309/1056&template=southernMaryland
Article profiles two cases of financial theft from elderly individuals.
TEXAS (San Antonio), KSAT news, June 23, 2014
Suspect in Theft of Elderly Man’s Home, Life Savings in Court
http://www.ksat.com/news/suspect-in-theft-of-elderly-mans-home-life-savings-in-court/26624062
The son of an 86-year-old man has been awarded legal guardianship of his father, who suffers from dementia, after the father signed over his house and life savings to a friend. The friend has been charged with theft involving the elderly and exploitation of the elderly.
INTERNATIONAL NEWSFEED
IRELAND (Dublin), Independent.IE, June 26, 2014
Builder Used ‘Undue Influence’ To Inherit €500k House, Court Told
A builder who befriended and elderly woman with dementia is accused of influencing her to leave him her home valued at 500,000 Euros (about $682,045 American Dollars).
ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
FLORIDA (Jacksonville), The Florida Times-Union, June 24, 2014
Jacksonville Group Home Worker Arrested After Disabled Man Choked
A 44-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly choking a disabled adult for repeatedly turning off a television during a football game.
FLORIDA (Panama City), The News Herald, June 25, 2014
Man Gets Nearly 4 Years in Prison for Punching Cop
A Panama City man on probation for exploiting a mentally disabled adult will spend the next three years in prison after punching a deputy. The man and two others convinced a mentally disabled adult to make several purchases, totally more than $1,000, to take out three lines of cellphones and service for them, and to open a bank account to help fund the purchases.
IOWA (Hamburg), Nebraska City News-Press, June 27, 2014
Sheriff’s Office Arrests Two on Suspicion of Dependent Adult Abuse
http://www.ncnewspress.com/article/20140627/NEWS/140629906/10082/NEWS
Two women have been arrested after a 51-year-old female was found with injuries serious enough to have her placed into hospice care.
OHIO (Dayton), WHIO news, June 26, 2014
Police Find Man Living in Filthy Basement
http://www.whio.com/news/news/crime-law/police-find-man-living-in-filthy-basement/ngS8L/
A 45-year-old woman has been charged with failure to provide for an impaired adult after a 68-year-old man was found in her basement in extremely unsanitary conditions.
NEW JERSEY (Trenton), Asbury Park Press, June 26,2014
Legislature OKs Ban On Disabled Adult Transfer
Good News! The State Legislature has overwhelmingly approved a modification to the Returning Home New Jersey program to make many individual’s and families’ preferences part of the decision process.
NEW YORK (West Nyack), lohud news, June 27, 2014
D.A.: Man Tried to Blow Up Group Home, Sexually Abused Housemate
A 23-year-old man living in a group home for adults with developmental disabilities sexually abused one of his housemates and then tried to blow up the home itself.
TENNESSEE (Nashville), WKRN news, June 26, 2014
Caretaker Indicted for Abusing Special Needs Patient
http://www.wkrn.com/story/25875985/caretaker-indicted-for-abusing-special-needs-patient
A 31-year-old man was indicted on one count of abuse of an impaired adult for physically abusing an individual with severe developmental disabilities.
WYOMING (Cheyenne), Daily Journal, June 23, 2014
Group says state Health Department illegally bullying parents, cutting services to disabled
The state is inadequately funding and managing one of Wyoming's main disability services programs, resulting in cuts in services and parents of mentally and physically disabled children left with feeling bullied, advocates for the disabled said Monday.
RELATED ISSUES
COLORADO (Aurora), The Denver Post, June 26, 2014
Therapeutic Recreation Program Gets Disabled Aurora Adults Out
The Therapeutic Recreation Program, now serving over 200 individuals, has been providing adults with disabilities various activities, such as camping, kayaking, and hip-hop dancing, since 1981. Through these activities participants “grow their self-confidence, their expressive communication, and their sense of well-being” says program director, Nancy Kiernan. The program is largely supported by the city’s general fund.
NEW MEXICO (Santa Fe), Santa Fe New Mexican, June 25, 2014
Fitness Program Caters to People with Developmental Disabilities
A fitness instructor creates a workout class designed specifically for individuals with disabilities.
UNITED STATES, Education Week, June 24, 2014
Sex-Abuse-Prevention Efforts Urged for Students with Disabilities
http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2014/06/24/36abuse.h33.html
Reviews the importance of discussing the subjects of sex and sexuality with underage people with developmental disabilities, who are almost three times more likely to be sexually abuse than their non-disabled peers.
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Upcoming Elder Abuse Conferences/Training Events (in chronological order):
• The 4th International Conference on Violence in the Health Sector will be held in Miami, Florida from October 22-24. Some of the aims of this conference are to understand the evolving manifestations and the human, professional and economic implications of violence in the health and social services sector, as well as to present, promote and exchange effective sustainable initiatives and strategies addressing personal safety, organizational and environmental security, and wellbeing for all workers and clients in the health and social services sector. To register or find more information go here: http://www.oudconsultancy.nl/MiamiSite2014/violence/invitation-fourt.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 15-18, 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.
• Aging in America Conference, March 23-27, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois, is now accepting applications from previous exhibitors to exhibit at the conference. Other exhibitors will be notified in June. For more information on exhibiting, please contact Linda Jones at 415-974-9638. For more information on the conference, visit the Aging in America website at www.asaging.org/aia.
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Funding Opportunities:
• 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:
HHS-2014-ACL-AOA-AB-0069 National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) Due 7/1/14 – more information at http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=254210
• Applications for the Peter F. Drucker Award for Nonprofit Innovation, administered by the Drucker Institute at Claremont Graduate University, with support from the Coca-Cola Foundation. The $100,000 prize will honor a nonprofit organization that best demonstrates Mr. Drucker’s definition of innovation: “Change that creates a new dimension of performance.”
o Applications due July 1, 2014.
o Additional information is available at http://www.druckerinstitute.com/project/nonprofit-innovation-award/ or 909-607-9212.
• Ribbons of Hope-Invest in Women will award a $100,000 grant to a nonprofit organization that promotes education, health, economic independence, social well-being, or human rights for woman or girls.
o Applications due July 1, 2014.
o Contact grants@ribbonsofhope.net or find out more information at http://www.ribbonsofhope.net/grants/ .
An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
National Center on Elder Abuse
Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse & Neglect
University of California, Irvine
Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology
101 The City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868
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NCEA Newsfeed – Tuesday, June 24, 2014
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 and follow us on Twitter! An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
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 (Eureka), The North Coast Journal, June 19, 2014
Care Home Operator Appeals Suspension
http://www.northcoastjournal.com/Blogthing/archives/2014/06/19/care-home-operator-appeals-suspension
The owner of a residential care facility is appealing a temporary suspension of her license due to charges of stealing money, property, and narcotics from her clients.
CALIFORNIA (Salinas), KION news, June 23, 2014
Salinas Caretaker Accused of Elder Abuse, Theft and Tax Fraud
A 42-year-old woman is accused of multiple charges of elder abuse, theft from and elder, and other charges.
FLORIDA (Gainesville), OnlineAthens, June 21, 2014
Former Athens ‘Most Wanted’ Suspect Indicted For Elder Expolitation
A 26-year-old man has been charged with a variety of crimes including allegedly stealing from a 79-year-old man’s credit card, which he used to make purchases of almost $9,000 in one month in 2011.
FLORIDA (Lakeland), WTSP news, June 21, 2014
Employee Arrested in Assisted Living Center Death
A 22-year-old woman has been charged with neglect of an elderly person or disabled adult after she allegedly declined contacting emergency services after a patient in the care facility she worked at complained about a “sharp stabbing pain in his eye”.
NEW YORK (Long Island), NBC news, June 5, 2014
Nine Arraigned in Death of 72-year-old Nursing Home Resident
Nine employees of a nursing home are alleged to have ignored an alarm that sounded every 15 minutes for more than two hours before a 72-year-old patient in their care died.
SOUTH DAKOTA (Sioux Falls), Argus Leader, June 23, 2014
Son Charged With Elder Abuse For Attacking Parents
A 47-year-old man has been charged with elder abuse after pushing his 73-year-old father onto the couch and punching him, and for pushing his 69-year-old mother when she tried to intervene.
UTAH, KUTV news, June 20, 2014
Life-Savings-Stealing Banker Sentenced
http://www.kutv.com/news/top-stories/stories/vid_12087.shtml
An elderly woman lost nearly $200,000 to a “personal banker” she met in her bank in a case of misplaced trust.
INTERNATIONAL NEWSFEED
UNITED KINGDOM, The Mirror, June 23, 2014
Carer Jailed After Caught On Video Abusing Elderly Screaming Dementia Patient
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/carer-jailed-after-caught-video-3748376
A 24-year-old man was jailed for four months after a hidden camera revealed his physical and verbal abuse of a 79-year-old woman in a care facility.
UNITED KINGDOM (Aberdeen), Evening Express, June 23, 2014
Former Aberdeen Caretaker Who Raped and Abused Vulnerable Adults Jailed
A 56-year-old man who has manipulated and abused vulnerable persons, including some vulnerable adults, for almost 40 years was put in jail for more than 15 years.
UNITED KINGDOM (Altrincham), The Mirror, June 21, 2014
Dad With Dementia Left Waiting Five Hours For Ambulance On His 93rd Birthday
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/dad-dementia-left-waiting-five-3738216
Family is outraged when they contract for an non-emergency ambulance to take their 93-year-old father to his birthday party and the service arrives 5 hours late.
UNITED KINGDOM (South Glos), Express, June 20, 2014
87-Year-Old Dementia Sufferer Murdered in Care Home
An 87-year-old woman was found murdered in her upstairs bedroom in her care facility. A 33-year-old man – who did not work in the home – has been taken into custody.
ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
ALABAMA (Florence), The News Courier, June 22, 2014
Killen Woman Charged With Elder Abuse and Neglect
http://www.enewscourier.com/local/x611395647/Killen-woman-charged-with-elder-abuse-and-neglect
A woman has been arrested on charges of elder abuse and neglect for letting her 57-year-old sister-in-law lay on the floor for a month before calling 911 for assistance. The sister-in-law later died.
CALIFORNIA (Davis), MercedSunStar.com, June 19, 2014
Davis Caregiver Sentenced In Death of Developmentally Disabled Man
http://www.mercedsunstar.com/2014/06/19/3707658/davis-caregiver-sentenced-in-death.html
UPDATE – A 53-year-old man, who was being paid to care for a disabled man and instead neglected his care to the point of the 66-year-old man dying, was sentenced to 30 years to life with an additional 11 years for the murder of a developmentally disabled person. He was found guilty of murder, elder abuse, and theft from an elder or dependent adult.
FLORIDA (Tallahassee), WCTV news, May 23, 2014
Gadsden County Man Arrested For Abuse Of A Disabled Adult
Following an investigation by Adult Protective Services, a man was arrested and accused of abuse of a disabled adult.
GEORGIA (Morven), WTXL TV news, June 20, 2014
Personal Care Home Shut Down, Six People Arrested
The owner of a care facility for disabled adults and five others have been arrested and charged with abuse and neglect of a disabled adult. The abuse consisted of financial abuse as well as neglect of basic needs.
NEBRASKA (Lincoln), JournalStar.com, June 19, 2014
Abuse Nets Lincoln Man 4-5 Years in Prison
A 53-year-old man has plead guilty to three cases on non-consensual sex with a 25-year-old mentally disabled woman.
OHIO (Sandusky), Fox News, June 20, 2014
Bond Set For Northern Ohio Couple Charged After Disabled Adult Son Dies Amid Signs of Neglect
A husband and wife were arraigned on charges of involuntary manslaughter and failing to provide for a functionally impaired person when their 33-year-old son was found dead in their home.
WASHINGTON (Olympia), The Olympian, June 20, 2014
Olympia Woman Accused of Stealing From Disabled Client’s Disneyland Fund
http://www.theolympian.com/2014/06/20/3191594/olympia-woman-accused-of-stealing.html?sp=/99/101/
A 26-year-old woman has admitted to stealing $980 from a developmentally disabled woman’s savings account.
RELATED ISSUES
FLORIDA (Charlotte County), News-Press.com, June 21, 2014
Charlotte Deputies Seek Help Finding Man With Dementia
The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s help in searching for 78-year-old Ellwin L. Indorf who was last seen in Bonita Springs at 11 a.m. Saturday morning. Prior to that, Indorf was last spotted in his home in Port Charlotte on Thursday. Indorf has onset of dementia and is driving a light green Toyota with tag number 235JWY. Anyone with information can call 911 or contact CCSA at 941-639-2101.
INDIANA, Fort Wayne, JournalGazette.net, June 22, 2014
McMahon Battles Dementia, League: Ex-Chicago QB Opens Up About Daily Struggles
http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20140622/SPORTS2001/306229948/1008/SPORTS
A former professional football player (54 years old) suffers from early onset dementia potentially due to brain trauma received during his playing years.
MASSACHUTTES (Boston), Daily News, June 20, 2014
Murder Charge Still Pending for Centenarian Woman With Dementia: Prosecutors Don’t Expect 102-Year-Old Laura Lundquist To Go To Trial For The Strangling Of Elizabeth Barrow in 2009 Because ‘It Would Be Like Prosecuting a 2-Year-Old.’ She Was Indicted at 98 On Second-Degree Murder.
Minnesota, Star Tribune, June 22, 2014
Sick, Frail and Abandoned By Home Care Firms
http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/health/264114621.html#K2WZgHSy8s8T432p.97
The story chronicles the demise of one of the largest home health care companies in the state, and reveals potential problems for the rest of the nation as the number of elderly needing care continues to increase.
NEW JERSEY, June 23, 2014, NorthJersey.com
Parents Fight Plan to Move Disabled Adults Back to N.J.
http://www.northjersey.com/news/parents-fighting-plan-to-move-disabled-adults-back-to-n-j-1.1039688
A statewide initiative to revise how services to are delivered to adults with disabilities has possible positive and negative impacts.
UNITED KINGDOM, Mail Online, June 22, 2014
Hospital Gave My Dementia Sufferer Father No Food or Water, Says Bowen: BBC Journalist Speaks of His Anger at Blunder
Lack of proper care can occur very easily. For example, a BBC journalists father, who suffers from dementia, was denied food and water at a local hospital due to a clerical error.
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Upcoming Elder Abuse Conferences/Training Events (in chronological order):
• The 4th International Conference on Violence in the Health Sector will be held in Miami, Florida from October 22-24. Some of the aims of this conference are to understand the evolving manifestations and the human, professional and economic implications of violence in the health and social services sector, as well as to present, promote and exchange effective sustainable initiatives and strategies addressing personal safety, organizational and environmental security, and wellbeing for all workers and clients in the health and social services sector. To register or find more information go here: http://www.oudconsultancy.nl/MiamiSite2014/violence/invitation-fourt.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 15-18, 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.
• Aging in America Conference, March 23-27 in Chicago, Illinois, is now accepting applications from previous exhibitors to exhibit at the conference. Other exhibitors will be notified in June. For more information on exhibiting, please contact Linda Jones at 415-974-9638. For more information on the conference, visit the Aging in America website at www.asaging.org/aia.
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Funding Opportunities:
• 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:
HHS-2014-ACL-AOA-AB-0069 National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) Due 7/1/14 – more information at http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=254210
• The Hartford Silberman Center of Excellence in Aging and Diversity at Hunter College (the “Center”) announces the opportunity to apply for funding for one-year pilot research projects to begin in the fall 2014. The Center will provide funding of up to $15,000 to support community-based research that advances psychosocial knowledge in aging and enhances direct and indirect practice with older adults and their families. Center faculty will provide grantees with research mentorship and technical assistance. The program is designed to support emerging gerontological scholars in conducting community-engaged, interdisciplinary research that benefits diverse, under-represented older adults and their families.
All proposals are due by midnight Monday, June 23, 2014 via email to Rebekah Glushefski at rglushef@hunter.cuny.edu.
Please contact Rebekah Glushefski, rglushef@hunter.cuny.edu, Program Manager or Daniel Gardner, dgardn@hunter.cuny.edu, Director of the Center Research Core if you have any additional questions.
• Applications for the Peter F. Drucker Award for Nonprofit Innovation, administered by the Drucker Institute at Claremont Graduate University, with support from the Coca-Cola Foundation. The $100,000 prize will honor a nonprofit organization that best demonstrates Mr. Drucker’s definition of innovation: “Change that creates a new dimension of performance.”
o Applications due July 1, 2014.
o Additional information is available at http://www.druckerinstitute.com/project/nonprofit-innovation-award/ or 909-607-9212.
• Ribbons of Hope-Invest in Women will award a $100,000 grant to a nonprofit organization that promotes education, health, economic independence, social well-being, or human rights for woman or girls.
o Applications due July 1, 2014.
o Contact grants@ribbonsofhope.net or find out more information at http://www.ribbonsofhope.net/grants/ .
An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
National Center on Elder Abuse
Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse & Neglect
University of California, Irvine
Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology
101 The City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868
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NCEA Newsfeed – Friday, June 20, 2014
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 and follow us on Twitter! An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
A calendar of upcoming elder abuse and neglect events and funding opportunities can be found at the bottom of the newsfeed.
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ARKANSAS (Magnolia), MagnoliaReporter.com, June 18, 2014
Lawsuit claims daughter-in-law used fraud to obtain woman's house and land
A Magnolia woman is suing her daughter-in-law, claiming that fraud and undue influence was used to obtain her house and property. The lawsuit says that the victim finally gave into the “repeated requests, pressure, threats and promises given by the daughter-in-law” and executed the deed.
CALIFORNIA (San Diego), Gwinnett Daily Post, June 18, 2014
Car crash leads cops to Suwanee man accused of bilking elderly
http://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/news/2014/jun/18/car-crash-leads-cops-to-suwanee-man-accused-of/
A run-of-the-mill traffic accident led local police to a man wanted for allegedly bilking an elderly Californian out of thousands of dollars. The accused managed to persuade an elderly victim to part with over $40,000 which was received by way of a bank transfer into his account in South Carolina.
FLORIDA (West Palm Beach), The Palm Beach Post, June 18, 2014
Commentary: Abuse, neglect and exploitation in vulnerable communities
Far too often, we learn about situations in which vulnerable and older adults are abused, neglected or exploited. While physical abuse is often more visible, other kinds of abuse — such as neglect and exploitation — can be more difficult to identify and address. Recent data suggest that at least 10 percent (or 5 million) of older Americans experience abuse each year, and many of them experience it in multiple forms.
GEORGIA (Albany), Albany Herald, June 18, 2014
Albany police hosts training for elderly protection
http://www.albanyherald.com/news/2014/jun/18/albany-police-hosts-training-for-elderly/
The Georgia Department of Human Services launched a special training program Wednesday with the purpose of protecting elderly and disabled adults from crime. The training, presented by the Division of Aging Services, Forensic Unit of DHS, was designed to equip primary and secondary responders with the knowledge and skills to address the needs of at-risk victims or potential victims as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
GEORGIA (Morven), Fox31 News, June 19, 2014
Search warrant served at Morven personal care home
http://www.mysouthwestga.com/news/story.aspx?list=196423&id=1059900#.U6NGNvldXUI
The investigation began at Uplift Personal Care Home as a result of neglect that clients were not adequately being fed, as well as issues of physical abuse and financial exploitation. During the search, 10 residents of the care home were relocated to other facilities by adult protective services. Six people were arrested and face abuse, neglect and assault charges.
LOUISIANA (Leesville), Leesville Daily Leader, June 18, 2014
The Voices in My Head: Protect seniors against financial fraud
http://www.leesvilledailyleader.com/article/20140618/News/140619650#ixzz357rtiKwk
A 2011 study on elder financial abuse by MetLife found that “20 percent of Americans 65 and older have reported being taken advantage of financially in terms of inappropriate investments, unreasonable high fees for financial services and outright fraud.” Elder investors are targeted more often than other populations for a variety of reasons including concentrated wealth and the fact that they are less likely to report the fraud for fear they will be deemed mentally impaired.
NEW HAMPSHIRE (Concord), Concord Monitor, June 18, 2014
Hassan expected to sign bill that criminalizes elder financial abuse
Gov. Maggie Hassan is expected to sign legislation this morning that would criminalize financial abuse of elderly, disabled or otherwise impaired adults, a move meant to curb what proponents view as one of the fastest growing and least reported injustices in the state. Fraud is prohibited under state law, but not in all contexts involving older adults.
NEW YORK (Rome), Rome Sentinel, June 19, 2014
Lawmakers tout bill to help ensure seniors’ safety
Legislation that would strengthen the safety net for vulnerable citizens and help provide more protection against elder abuse and other crimes has been sponsored by the State senate and assembly. The bill would improve the delivery of services that are available to state residents aged 62 and older who require adult protective services.
NORTH CAROLINA (Triad), hpe.com, June 18, 2014
Event to shed light on abuse of elderly
http://www.hpe.com/news/x1625940496/Event-to-shed-light-on-abuse-of-elderly
Oftentimes, elderly people who are victims of abuse will not report it. “Elder abuse exists in every community in the United States”, said Jennifer Harriss, a regional long-term care ombudsman at Area Agency on Aging. Most seniors do not tell anybody if they have been abused, neglected or exploited because they are embarrassed.
OHIO (Lake County), The Morning Journal News, June 17, 2014
Northeast Ohio counties deal with challenge of elderly abuse and neglect
The number of residents in Ohio who are age 60 and older is growing, and with it, so are reports of elder abuse and neglect. According to Policy Matters Ohio, more than 15,000 incidents of elder abuse are reported each year, yet it is estimated the number is much larger than that, ranging from 75,000 to 214,000.
PENNSYLVANIA (Harrisburg), gantdaily.com, June 18, 2014
Department of Aging Urges Pennsylvanians to Be Aware of Elder Abuse
http://gantdaily.com/2014/06/18/department-of-aging-urges-pennsylvanians-to-be-aware-of-elder-abuse/
Secretary of Aging Brian Duke has urged Pennsylvanians to watch for the signs of elder abuse, and reminded them that they could confidentially report any suspicions of elder abuse using a statewide hotline. To raise awareness of this vital issue, Gov. Tom Corbett has proclaimed June as Elder Abuse Awareness Month in Pennsylvania.
TENNESSEE (Sullivan County), Times News, June 18, 2014
Elder abuse suspect arrives at court in dead grandmother's stolen car
A Sullivan County woman facing charges of elder abuse against her grandmother — who was hospitalized and later died — has been arrested again after reportedly arriving to court in the victim's stolen car. The suspect was charged with possession of stolen property in the Tuesday incident.
TEXAS (Dallas), Dallas News, June 19, 2014
Consumer protection agency releases guide to protect senior care residents from financial exploitation
It takes a joint effort by everyone to protect seniors from financial abuse. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released a guide today to help assisted living and nursing facility staff better protect the people in their care by preventing and addressing financial abuse and scams.
WASHINGTON (Battle Ground), The Columbian, June 18, 2014
Lawsuit: State enabled ex-con to steal from B.G. woman, 81
http://www.columbian.com/news/2014/jun/18/lawsuit-state-enabled-ex-con-to-steal-from-bg-woma/
The guardian of a Battle Ground woman has sued the state for nearly $500,000, claiming that an Adult Protective Services caseworker enabled an ex-convict to financially exploit the woman. Over the course of several months, the suspect allegedly stole more than $117,000 from the 81-year-old woman, the lawsuit states.
INTERNATIONAL
CANADA (Toronto), thestar.com, June 19, 2014
Breaking the cycle of elder abuse: Goar
http://www.thestar.com/opinion/commentary/2014/06/19/breaking_the_cycle_of_elder_abuse_goar.html
A doctor or nurse who sees an older person abuse symptoms — extensive bruising, weight loss, a tendency to cower from the touch — doesn’t have to do anything. It is usually because the evidence is inconclusive. Seniors can be fall-prone, some have difficulty swallowing or digesting food, and some have cognitive problems. To get this emotionally fraught issue out of the shadows, the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario has released a set of “best practices” to guide its members and other health professionals in preventing and dealing with elder abuse.
NEW ZEALAND (Gisborne), The Gisborne Herald, June 18, 2014
Financial betrayal just one focus for elder abuse awareness week
http://www.gisborneherald.co.nz/opinion/editorial/?id=37445
The risks faced by older citizens will bring some attention this week to an ugly side of New Zealand society — the abuse of older people. All too often there are older people, with no relatives or close friends, who are especially vulnerable because of loneliness.
ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
NATIONAL
NEBRASKA (Lincoln), JournalStar.com, June 19, 2014
Abuse nets Lincoln man 4-5 years' prison time
Nightmares still haunt the 25-year-old mentally disabled woman abused by the 53-year-old suspect last August, a Lancaster County prosecutor said at the sentencing Thursday. The abuser was sentenced to four to five years in prison for abuse of a vulnerable adult and faces first-degree sexual assault charges
TENNESSEE (Nashville), News2 WKRN-TV Nashville, June 17, 2014
Nashville caretaker indicted for abuse of disabled woman
http://www.wkrn.com/story/25800062/nashville-caretaker-indicted-for-abuse-of-disabled-woman
An Antioch woman has been indicted for abusing an impaired adult she cared for. The victim, 47, suffers from a developmental disability and suffered minor injuries and bruises during an incident in April.
INTERNATIONAL
CANADA (Toronto), TheRecord.com, June 17, 2014
Class actions launched against Ontario over 16 facilities for developmentally disabled
A Toronto law firm says class action claims alleging abuse have been launched on behalf of former residents of 16 provincially-operated institutions for people with developmental disabilities.
RELATED ISSUES
NATIONAL
NEW JERSEY (Jefferson), NJ.com, June 18, 2014
Woman with dementia stole vehicle, caused 3-car crash in Jefferson, cops say
A three-car crash on Route 15 Tuesday night was caused by a 78-year-old woman with dementia who stole a vehicle from an assisted living facility in Passaic County, police said. The woman had been reported missing that night.
GEORGIA (Atlanta), myFoxAtlanta.com, June 18, 2014
Mattie's Call issued for woman with dementia
http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/story/25808799/matties-call-issued-for-woman-with-dementia
A 79-year-old woman with mild dementia has been reported missing and was last seen in the area around 17th Street in Atlantic Station. She was wearing a lime green T-shirt, black jacket and black pants.
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Upcoming Elder Abuse Conferences/Training Events (in chronological order):
• The 4th International Conference on Violence in the Health Sector will be held in Miami, Florida from October 22-24. Some of the aims of this conference are to understand the evolving manifestations and the human, professional and economic implications of violence in the health and social services sector, as well as to present, promote and exchange effective sustainable initiatives and strategies addressing personal safety, organizational and environmental security, and wellbeing for all workers and clients in the health and social services sector. To register or find more information go here: http://www.oudconsultancy.nl/MiamiSite2014/violence/invitation-fourt.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.
• The National Conference on Health and Domestic Violence (held by Futures Without Violence) will be March 19-21, 2015 in Washington, DC. They are accepting abstracts for presentations through June 27, 2014. They have accepted proposals related to elder abuse in prior years. For more information, see: www.futureswithoutviolence.org/nchdv
• The Aging in America Conference, the most comprehensive multidisciplinary conference on aging attended by professionals in the field of aging and allied fields from across the nation, will take place March 23-27, 2015 in Chicago, IL. The call for proposals for the 2015 conference is open from May 15 through June 30, 2014. For more information on the conference, visit: www.asaging.org/aia.
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Funding Opportunities:
• 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:
HHS-2014-ACL-AOA-AB-0069 National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) Due 7/1/14 – more information at http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=254210
• The Hartford Silberman Center of Excellence in Aging and Diversity at Hunter College (the “Center”) announces the opportunity to apply for funding for one-year pilot research projects to begin in the fall 2014. The Center will provide funding of up to $15,000 to support community-based research that advances psychosocial knowledge in aging and enhances direct and indirect practice with older adults and their families. Center faculty will provide grantees with research mentorship and technical assistance. The program is designed to support emerging gerontological scholars in conducting community-engaged, interdisciplinary research that benefits diverse, under-represented older adults and their families.
• Applications for the Peter F. Drucker Award for Nonprofit Innovation, administered by the Drucker Institute at Claremont Graduate University, with support from the Coca-Cola Foundation. The $100,000 prize will honor a nonprofit organization that best demonstrates Mr. Drucker’s definition of innovation: “Change that creates a new dimension of performance.”
• Ribbons of Hope-Invest in Women will award a $100,000 grant to a nonprofit organization that promotes education, health, economic independence, social well-being, or human rights for woman or girls.
An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
National Center on Elder Abuse
Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse & Neglect
University of California, Irvine
Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology
101 The City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868
Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!
From California to Alabama, Rhode Island to Colorado, and South Carolina to Wisconsin, today’s newsfeed is replete with stories of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day activities. It is gratifying and inspiring to see the work that all of you are doing throughout the country. On behalf of the National Center on Elder Abuse – thank you!
NCEA Newsfeed – Friday, June 13, 2014
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 and follow us on Twitter! An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
A calendar of upcoming elder abuse and neglect events and funding opportunities can be found at the bottom of the newsfeed.
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ALABAMA (Enterprise), WSFA 12, June 11, 2014
Enterprise Mayor declares June elder abuse awareness month
http://www.wsfa.com/story/25754434/enterprise-mayor-declares-june-elder-abuse-awareness-month
Mayor Kenneth Boswell is encouraging all citizens to celebrate the lives and the value of Enterprise seniors. In 2013, the Alabama DHR received more than 6,000 reports of adult neglect, abuse or exploitation; this is a 10 percent increase from the previous year. "It is our collective responsibility to help make sure they live safely and with dignity," says Boswell.
ALABAMA (Montgomery), Montgomery Advertiser, June 12, 2014
Alabama voices: How Alabamians can combat elder abuse (Opinion)
It's been estimated that as many as 75,000 elder abuse cases occur in Alabama every year, although many are never reported. The problem is likely to get worse with more of us growing older, living longer and requiring more care. All Alabamians deserve the right to grow old without fear — especially the fear of being harmed or fleeced by someone they entrust with their care.
CALIFORNIA (La Jolla), La Jolla Light, June 13, 2014
La Jolla Crime News: Elder abuse suspect sneaked into facility where victim is recovering
http://www.lajollalight.com/2014/06/11/126039/
The estranged wife of a 91-year-old La Jolla resident, who is accused of abusing and denying him food and water, was captured on camera sneaking into the residential care facility where he has been on the mend since March. The alleged abuser tried to get him to sign a will and another document appointing her as conservator of his legal affairs.
COLORADO (Boulder), Daily Camera Boulder News, June 11, 2014
Anam Chara administrator Claire Gordon set for trial in elder-abuse case
An administrator for the now-closed Anam Chara home (a Boulder home for the elderly that helped residents through aging and death), has pleaded not guilty and is set for trial later this year after being indicted by a Boulder County grand jury in an elder-abuse case involving two counts of tampering with evidence, one count of negligence causing serious bodily injury to an at-risk person, and one misdemeanor count of neglect of an at-risk victim.
ILLINOIS (Chicago), Chicago Tribune, June 10, 2014
ICBA and DEVON BANK Provide Tips for Preventing Elder Financial Abuse
June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA), the Senior Housing Crime Prevention Foundation (SHCPF), and Devon Bank are providing tips for preventing the disturbing trend of elder financial abuse.
ILLINOIS (Rockford), WREX News 13, Jun 12, 2014
Rockford couple charged with financial exploitation of an elderly person
A couple face charges tied to an investigation into financial documents of a woman approaching 90 years of age. Investigators say the suspects took at least $50,000 from the victim between 2010 and 2014.
IOWA (Burlington), The Hawk Eye, June 13, 2014
Spotting abuse
http://insurancenewsnet.com/oarticle/2014/06/13/spotting-abuse-a-517747.html#.U5tYNqLch7M
People say, 'Oh, this is Iowa. Those types of things don't happen. But it happens, and it happens with people you wouldn't expect’. "It's so grossly under-recognized and under-reported," said Linda Hildreth, Elder Abuse program director at the Iowa Department on Aging, "it's just hard to get good statistics on how prevalent it is."
MAINE (Augusta), Maine Sun Journal, June 11, 2014
Advocates alert Maine to pervasiveness of elder abuse
http://www.sunjournal.com/news/0001/11/30/advocates-alert-maine-pervasiveness-elder-abuse/1547822
No Maine senior is immune from elder abuse. Financial exploitation is the most common kind of elder abuse and vigilance is required to stay protected.
MAINE (York), Seacoast online, June 12, 2014
York police fight elder abuse
http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20140612-NEWS-140619913
Over 33,000 older Mainers each year report falling victim to financial exploitation, physical and sexual abuse, emotional abuse, neglect and abandonment each year. Bumper stickers that read “No Excuse for Elder Abuse” are being displayed on York Police Department cruisers through the month of June to help raise awareness of the serious public safety concern.
MASSACHUSETTS (Arlington), Wicked Local Arlington, June 11, 2014
Initiative will train Arlington responders to identify elder abuse
http://arlington.wickedlocal.com/article/20140611/NEWS/140618829
Every day across Middlesex County, EMTs, paramedics, police and fire personnel respond to medical emergencies involving seniors who trip and fall in their homes. What sometimes appears to be an accidental fall may, however, be an indicator of elder abuse or neglect. The program, which is also being piloted in Bedford, Burlington, Lexington and Medford, combines the national File of Life program with comprehensive, localized training for first responders on identifying and responding to elder abuse.
MASSACHUSETTS (Fall River), Taunton Daily Gazette, June 11, 2014
Bristol County agencies taking aim at growing issue of elder abuse
http://taunton.wickedlocal.com/article/20140610/NEWS/140619406
Bristol Elder Services, a Fall River-based nonprofit agency geared toward protecting and serving the elderly, has received more than 2,300 elder abuse reports since July 2013. They are kicking off an educational campaign to prevent elder abuse in recognition of the ninth annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15th.
MASSACHUSETTS (Melrose), Wicked Local Melrose, June 12, 2014
Gail Infurna, R.N.: Confronting elder abuse (Opinion)
http://melrose.wickedlocal.com/article/20140612/NEWS/140618497/12456/OPINION
June is National Safety Month and June 15 is World Elder Abuse Day, a good opportunity to discuss the signs of abusive behavior, ways seniors can better protect themselves and how we might be able to help someone in need.
MINNESOTA (North Metro), Star Tribune, June 13, 2014
Justice Center will fight elder abuse
http://www.startribune.com/local/north/262970771.html
An ambitious new resource will be added to the campaign against elder abuse in Minnesota, taking square aim at a growing 21st Century crime: financial exploitation of vulnerable adults. The new Minnesota Elder Justice Center will aid seniors concerned about being exploited financially.
NEW YORK (Syracuse), WRVO Public Media, June 11, 2014
Rise in elder abuse cases has central New York searching for answers
http://wrvo.org/post/rise-elder-abuse-cases-has-central-new-york-searching-answers
With an aging population, elder abuse is becoming more prevalent across the country and in central New York. Financial abuse has become one of the most common ways people take advantage of older Americans. Many of the same reasons that kept domestic violence under wraps for years are at work in the world of elder abuse.
NEW YORK (Long Island), The Island Now, June 12, 2014
Nurse’s aide slapped dementia patient
A nurse’s aide at North Shore Hospital’s rehabilitation center in Manhasset was arrested on Wednesday for slapping a 78-year-old woman with dementia patient across the face. The abuser faces four years in prison for the Jan. 26, 2013 incident on felony charges of endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person.
NORTH CAROLINA (Hickory), Hickory Record.com, June 11, 2014
Elder abuse information offered at Senior Health Awareness Fair
Free health screenings and information about elder abuse will be available at the Senior Health Awareness Fair to be held on June 23. This event is sponsored by Adult Protective Services of Catawba County Social Services and the WPCOG - Area Agency on Aging in honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
NORTH CAROLINA (Lexington), The-Dispatch.com, June 10, 2014
Balloon release to mark Elder Abuse Awareness Day
In 2013, Davidson County received 399 reports of elder abuse. The Davidson County Department of Senior Services' Senior Dynamics program will host the second annual purple balloon release in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day at the Lexington Senior Center and the Thomasville Senior Center.
OHIO (Athens), AthensOhioToday.com, June 11, 2014
Elder Abuse Awareness Day is Friday
Last year Athens County Adult Protective Services investigated 110 reports of elder abuse, neglect, self-neglect or exploitation in the county. The director of the Athens County Department of Job and Family Services has asked the county commissioners to declare this Friday as Elder Abuse Awareness Day in the county.
OHIO (Allen County), LimaOhio.com, June 11,2014
Sandra Tate: Elder abuse a growing epidemic
http://www.limaohio.com/news/news/1421739/Sandra-Tate:-Elder-abuse-a-growing-epidemic
Once strong and independent the elderly are becoming old, frail, and unable to protect themselves and this makes them victims to the same type of abuse that children experience. Most are oblivious to the epidemic that’s taking place in this country - an epidemic in which more than half a million older adults are abused or neglected every year.
OHIO (Cincinnati), Cinncinnati.com, June 11, 2014
Column: Senior Services and changing demographics
Clermont County was the first county in Ohio to pass a property tax levy to support services for seniors age 60 and older. Much has changed in Clermont County since that first levy. The growing challenge in the business of providing services to seniors is waiting lists which recently surfaced in Hamilton and Clinton counties, the number of seniors requesting services exhausted available funds.
PENNSYLVANIA (Carlisle), The Sentinel, June 12, 2014
Elder abuse often not reported
Incidents of elder abuse are often under-reported for various reasons. Some victims may be unable to recognize or speak out due to cognitive impairments such as dementia.
RHODE ISLAND (Warwick), Johnston Sunrise, June 12, 2014
Elder abuse victims have a place to be cared for
The Saint Elizabeth Haven, a program for elderly victims of abuse, is committed to victims of emotional, physical and financial abuse. This is the only program in the state that offers this kind of protection for the elderly.
SOUTH CAROLINA (Charleston), Charleston Gazette, June 11, 2014
YWCA to ‘rock’ against elder abuse
http://www.wvgazette.com/article/20140611/GZ01/140619937/1101
The YWCA’s Shanklin Senior Enrichment Center is placing rocking chairs in high-traffic areas over the weekend to promote awareness for elder abuse. The Shanklin Center is an eight-bed facility that offers long-term residency to female victims of elder abuse who have become homeless as a result and is the only facility of its kind in the state.
SOUTH CAROLINA (West Columbia), CBS2 News, Jun 11, 2014
Elder abuse awareness program being held in SC
http://www.counton2.com/story/25746963/elder-abuse-awareness-program-being-held-in-sc
The Office on Aging in the South Carolina Lieutenant Governor's Office is hosting an Elder Abuse Awareness Day Conference. The free event on Wednesday in West Columbia includes discussions of such things as abuse and exploitation of the elderly, adult protective services, frauds and scams aimed at the elderly and low-cost legal services.
TEXAS (Victoria), VictoriaAdvocate.com, June 12, 2014
Address abuse, neglect of vulnerable elders
http://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/2014/jun/12/vp_col_langer_061314_241806/?news
156,200 incidents of abuse - including self-neglect; physical, emotional and sexual abuse; neglect by others as well as financial abuse - have been reported in Texas, compared to the more than 16,500 incidents on average recorded in other states. UnitedHealthcare is partnering with organizations and care providers across the country to generate awareness of these issues now and on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Sunday.
WISCONSIN (Dane County), Wisconsin Public Radio, June 12, 2014
There Were More Than 6,000 Cases Of Elder Abuse In Wisconsin Last Year
http://www.wpr.org/there-were-more-6000-cases-elder-abuse-wisconsin-last-year
Last year there were more than 6,200 cases of suspected elder abuse reported in Wisconsin, and with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day coming up on Sunday, officials are trying to get the word out to prevent more cases from occurring. Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney spoke at a local senior center to increase awareness about elder abuse.
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AUSTRALIA (Queensland), ABC News, June 12, 2014
Calls for action as elder abuse grows (Video)
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-06-13/calls-for-action-as-elder-abuse-grows/5523580?section=qld
Kristina Harazim reports on the growing scourge of elder abuse in the Queensland community and the calls for more action to protect some of the state's most vulnerable people.
CANADA (Ottawa), CNW Newswire, June 13, 2014
Harper Government announces elder abuse awareness project while highlighting World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
The Government of Canada is helping seniors from various backgrounds better protect themselves from elder abuse, the Minister of State recognized today in a speech held at Jewish Family Services of Ottawa. Canadians can help raise awareness of elder abuse by engaging in discussions, participating in related activities or helping an elder who may be in distress.
ENGLAND (Hitchin), The Advertiser, June 12, 2014
More than three quarters of abused older people in Herts not safeguarded
More than three quarters of the older people experiencing abuse in Hertfordshire every year are not safeguarded, new figures show. According to estimates from Hertfordshire County Council (HCC), 4,000 older people in the county experience abuse every year, yet last year only 833 were referred under the local safeguarding adults procedures.
INDIA (Hyderabad), Deccan Chronicle, June 11, 2014
Elderly ignored by government
http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140611/nation-current-affairs/article/elderly-ignored-government
While the policy looks into the issues of abuse, neglect, health care and also financial security, improper planning and lacunae in ensuring that the benefits reach the ground level has been a huge challenge. The issues of senior citizens are considered non-productive expenses by other ministries.
IRELAND (Northern Ireland), Carehome.co.uk, June 11, 2014
Northern Ireland's care home residents are vulnerable to financial abuse
http://www.carehome.co.uk/news/article.cfm/id/1563895/northern-irelands-care-home-residents
People in residential care and supported living services are among the most vulnerable in society and are at a higher risk of financial exploitation than the general population. A review into the finances of residential care and supported living service users, in Northern Ireland, has concluded that new measures are required to ensure that safeguarding procedures are not overlooked.
NEW ZEALAND (Parliament), June 13, 2014
Inclusive communities help prevent elder abuse
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1406/S00182/inclusive-communities-help-prevent-elder-abuse.htm
Older people are entitled to feel safe and live free of fear, says Senior Citizens Minister Jo Goodhew. Each year approximately 2,000 older people are referred to Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention (EANP) services across the country. “Communities need to share responsibility for their older people’s wellbeing. In a caring, inclusive community, elder abuse and neglect will not go unnoticed.”
ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
MINNESOTA (Austin), Austin Daily Herald, June 13, 2014
Cedar Valley Services worker banned for sex abuse
http://www.austindailyherald.com/2014/06/cedar-valley-services-worker-banned-for-sex-abuse/
A former Cedar Valley Services employee in Austin was banned from working with people receiving services from state-licensed facilities after allegedly groping and trying to coerce sex from a vulnerable adult in January and February of 2014.
NORTH CAROLINA (Cleveland County), WBTV.com, June 12, 2014
Man charged with assault, castration of mentally disabled cousin
http://www.wbtv.com/story/25764147/man-charged-with-assault-castration-of-mentally-disabled-cousin
A 50-year-old Cleveland County man was arrested after police say he assaulted and castrated his mentally disabled cousin who was in his care. The victim had severe injuries including broken bones, fractures, and bruises all over his body.
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ARIZONA (Tucson), Arizona Daily Star, June 12, 2014
What older people in Pima County worry about
Older people already have plenty to worry about: The physical and mental wages of aging alone can be harrowing. Add poverty — or very limited resources — and you have a witches’ brew of adversity.
MINNESOTA (Bloomington), CBS Minnesota, June 12, 2014
Wealshire Is Helping Those With Dementia ‘Live With Pride & Dignity’
One care facility in the metro specializes in dementia treatment and takes advantage of the latest tools available to help. It’s called Wealshire Bloomington. There’s a full-time musician on staff, and daily activities from morning to night.
NEW YORK (Canandaigua), CNY News, June 13, 2014
Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert Issued For Area
http://cnynews.com/missing-vulnerable-adult-alert-issued-for-area-2/
90-year-old man with dementia and paranoia has been missing since June 12th at 2pm. He was driving a brown 1999 Infiniti I-30 with New York registration and may have traveled to the Ithaca area.
NEW YORK (New York), New York Times Magazine, June 11, 2014
The Sinaloa Cartel’s 90-Year-Old Drug Mule
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/15/magazine/the-sinaloa-cartels-90-year-old-drug-mule.html?hp&_r=0
Leo Sharp, the most prolific drug mule that regional law enforcement had ever tracked, was placed under arrest. The Sinaloa cartel’s nickname for him was well chosen. They called him Tata. Grandfather.
NEW YORK (Poughkeepsie), Poughkeepsie Journal, June 12, 2014
Poughkeepsie police: Missing disabled man may need care
A missing 52-year-old "vulnerable disabled adult" many need medical attention, appear confused or disoriented, City of Poughkeepsie Police said via news release. He was last seen Tuesday, leaving Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital on foot, wearing a gray sweatshirt and dark sweat pants.
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Upcoming Elder Abuse Conferences/Training Events (in chronological order):
• 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 4th International Conference on Violence in the Health Sector will be held in Miami, Florida from October 22-24. Some of the aims of this conference are to understand the evolving manifestations and the human, professional and economic implications of violence in the health and social services sector, as well as to present, promote and exchange effective sustainable initiatives and strategies addressing personal safety, organizational and environmental security, and wellbeing for all workers and clients in the health and social services sector. To register or find more information go here: http://www.oudconsultancy.nl/MiamiSite2014/violence/invitation-fourt.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.
• The National Conference on Health and Domestic Violence (held by Futures Without Violence) will be March 19-21, 2015 in Washington, DC. They are accepting abstracts for presentations through June 27, 2014. They have accepted proposals related to elder abuse in prior years. For more information, see: www.futureswithoutviolence.org/nchdv
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Funding Opportunities:
• 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:
HHS-2014-ACL-AOA-AB-0069 National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) Due 7/1/14 – more information at http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=254210
• The Hartford Silberman Center of Excellence in Aging and Diversity at Hunter College (the “Center”) announces the opportunity to apply for funding for one-year pilot research projects to begin in the fall 2014. The Center will provide funding of up to $15,000 to support community-based research that advances psychosocial knowledge in aging and enhances direct and indirect practice with older adults and their families. Center faculty will provide grantees with research mentorship and technical assistance. The program is designed to support emerging gerontological scholars in conducting community-engaged, interdisciplinary research that benefits diverse, under-represented older adults and their families.
All proposals are due by midnight Monday, June 23, 2014 via email to Rebekah Glushefski at rglushef@hunter.cuny.edu.
Please contact Rebekah Glushefski, rglushef@hunter.cuny.edu, Program Manager or Daniel Gardner, dgardn@hunter.cuny.edu, Director of the Center Research Core if you have any additional questions.
• Applications for the Peter F. Drucker Award for Nonprofit Innovation, administered by the Drucker Institute at Claremont Graduate University, with support from the Coca-Cola Foundation. The $100,000 prize will honor a nonprofit organization that best demonstrates Mr. Drucker’s definition of innovation: “Change that creates a new dimension of performance.”
o Applications due July 1, 2014.
o Additional information is available at http://www.druckerinstitute.com/project/nonprofit-innovation-award/ or 909-607-9212.
• Ribbons of Hope-Invest in Women will award a $100,000 grant to a nonprofit organization that promotes education, health, economic independence, social well-being, or human rights for woman or girls.
o Applications due July 1, 2014.
o Contact grants@ribbonsofhope.net or find out more information at http://www.ribbonsofhope.net/grants/ .
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ALASKA (Anchorage), KTUU-TV, Jun 8, 2014
'Swear to Care': Nurses Lead Discussion on Abuse in Alaska
http://www.ktuu.com/news/news/swear-to-care-nurses-lead-discussion-on-abuse-in-alaska/26392372
The event, called “Swear to Care”, was created to educate the public about interpersonal violence. The UAA nursing students are hopeful others will learn what to look for when it does happen, and how they can help stop and prevent it. Interpersonal violence in its many forms affects far too many here in Alaska, and the nurses gathered along the trails near Westchester Lagoon want everyone to take notice.
ARIZONA (Tucson), KGUN9, June 9, 2014
Elder abuse: How banks help unsuspecting seniors
http://www.jrn.com/kgun9/news/Elder-abuse-How-banks-help-unsuspecting-seniors--262460701.html
The Arizona Attorney General's Office SAFEE (Stop Abuse and Financial Exploitation of Elders) task force held a public awareness campaign on ways banks are stopping financial abuse. More banks are training tellers so they can be the first to spot something suspicious.
ARIZONA (Tucson), Arizona Daily Star, June 8, 2014
Elder abuse on the rise, often at the hands of those closest
As Arizona’s elderly population grows, law enforcement and prosecutors are seeing an increase in the number of incidents of exploitation and abuse against older people. Reports of elder exploitation in Arizona are up nearly 50 percent. The most common way seniors become victims of exploitation is through the greed and malevolence of those closest to them.
FLORIDA (Pensacola), Pensacola News Journal, June 7, 2014
United Way: Honor elders by reporting abuse
http://www.pnj.com/story/news/2014/06/07/united-way-column/10176035/
Residents, including the elderly, are asked to report elder abuse. Be an advocate for the elderly by reporting abuse, neglect or exploitation. If you suspect abuse, call the Florida Abuse Hotline at 1-800-962-2873 and be prepared to provide the victim’s name, address or location, approximate age, race and sex.
GEORGIA (Savannah), Savannah Morning News, June 8, 2014.
Savannah elder abuse victim wins in court, loses battle for life
70-year-old victim of cruelty and exploitation by daughter and daughter’s boyfriend passed away on May 27th at a nursing home, afraid to return to her Garden City home of 30 years. Both abusers were sentenced to 20 years in prison.
INDIANA (Columbus), The Republic, June 6, 2014
Former St. Louis insurance brokers plead guilty to defrauding elderly victims of $3M
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/fb43533e45d74a07a6b63f778ea4a691/MO--Elder-Fraud
Two former St. Louis life insurance salesmen have pleaded guilty to federal charges of defrauding numerous elderly victims out of an estimated $3 million.
MAINE (Lewiston), Sun Journal: Columns and Analysis, June 8, 2014
Jennifer Warriner: Elders are easy targets for scams
People over 50 years old control more than 70 percent of the nation’s wealth. The average victim of elder financial abuse is a woman, age 80 to 89, who lives alone, according to a MetLife Study of Elder Financial Abuse. Having limited contact with the outside world, she welcomes any contact to get companionship. She’s an easy target for scammers and thieves.
MISSISSIPPI (Jackson County), CBS News Channel 12, June 6, 2014
2 Jackson County Residents go to Prison for Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult
A couple who operate a personal care facility in Jackson County are accused of stealing an 82-year-old World War II veteran’s Social Security and VA checks upon his death. The abusers will serve prison sentences as well as having to pay restitution to the victim’s family.
MONTANA (Superior), Billings Gazette, June 6, 2014
Caregiver charged with elder abuse of Superior rancher
A Thompson Falls man is charged with abusing or neglecting an 84-year-old man with dementia between January and September of 2013 who allegedly used power of attorney to obtain ownership of the victim’s property and assets.
OHIO (Cincinnati), Delaware Online, June 9, 2014
Providers of elder abuse shelters will meet in Ohio
Pioneers in providing shelter for elder abuse victims are combining forces to expand efforts to give seniors an emergency refuge. Eight shelters have formed an alliance and will meet this week in Cincinnati to share best practices and hear from experts on elder abuse, increasingly recognized as a problem for the aging U.S. population.
OREGON (Albany), Albany Democrat Herald, June 7, 2014
Elder Abuse prevention
Elders are abused, neglected or exploited every day in Oregon. There are over 12,000 complaints investigated every year. The protection of our elders is a responsibility that we all share. Learn the signs of elder abuse and neglect.
NEW YORK (Staten Island), SI Live, June 8, 2014
All you want to know about elder abuse Wednesday morning in St. George
http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2014/06/casc_to_distribute_information.html
On Wednesday, in observance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the Community Agency for Senior Citizens (CASC) will address elder abuse and abandonment -- which can be emotional, physical, psychological, sexual, verbal, or in the form of financial exploitation. Just visit the information table in front of the 120th Precinct, on Richmond Terrace in St. George.
TEXAS (Pearland), The Journal, June 9, 2014
Subtle Signs: Understanding and addressing abuse, neglect and exploitation in vulnerable communities
According to a 2012 NASUAD report, 156,200 incidents of abuse have been reported in Texas, compared to the more than 16,500 incidents on average recorded in other states. While physical abuse is often more visible, other kinds of abuse – such as neglect and exploitation – can be more difficult to identify and address.
WISCONSIN (Mauston), Juneau County Star Times, June 7, 2014
Plea deal in nursing home abuse case
A Wonewoc woman charged in 2012 with abuse of a patient at a New Lisbon nursing home pleaded no contest Tuesday to a lesser crime. According to the criminal complaint, two nursing assistants at Crest View Nursing Home reported the perpetrator verbally and physically abused an 86-year-old resident.
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ENGLAND (London), CTV News London, June 9, 2014
London lawyer to receive police honour for work with seniors
http://london.ctvnews.ca/london-lawyer-to-receive-police-honour-for-work-with-seniors-1.1859951
Award was given out by London police in honour of Insp. Brian Young, who was committed to ending abuse and neglect of older adults.
JAPAN (Tokyo), The Japan Times, June 8, 2014
Elderly with dementia increasingly targeted in consumer fraud
In Japan, the population of elderly with dementia who require care increased to more than 3 million in 2012 against 1.49 million in 2002. Elderly people with dementia or diminished mental capacity are increasingly being targeted in consumer fraud and related complaints and nearly doubled in the past decade, officials of the National Consumer Affairs Center reported.
MALTA (Valletta), Times of Malta, June 10, 2014
Laws to halt elder abuse
http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20140610/opinion/Laws-to-halt-elder-abuse.522710
Harsher penalties for crimes perpetrated against older persons will be introduced this year in Malta. We will incorporate new forms of deterrents in the Criminal Code, specifically dealing with the abuse of older persons which previously was defined very broadly. This new legislation will include innovative concepts to ensure maximum protection, even from relatives, so as to safeguard the interests of older persons.
ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
KENTUCKY (Lexington), ABC 36: WTVQ-DT, June 8, 2014
Lexington couple sentenced in starvation death
A Lexington couple has been sentenced for abuse and neglect in the death of their disabled adult son from starvation and dehydration.
MASSACHUSETTS (Worchester), News Telegram, June 10, 2014
2 former Community Healthlink workers charged with stealing patient's pain meds
http://www.telegram.com/article/20140610/NEWS/306099501/1116
Two employees of the Worchester Community Healthlink, an agency that provides assistance to people with developmental disabilities, were both indicted Friday by a Worcester County grand jury on four counts of fraudulently obtaining a controlled substance, four counts of theft of a controlled substance, and four counts of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of an elderly or disabled person.
MICHIGAN (Detroit), The Detroit News, June 9, 2014
State suspends adult foster facility in Detroit where resident was allegedly beaten
http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140609/METRO01/306090106#ixzz34H9UDsbZ
The state suspended the license of a Detroit adult foster care facility where a worker was videotaped beating a 24-year old special-needs resident. Last week, 36th District Judge Ruth Carter ruled there was enough evidence to try the suspect on felony assault, torture and vulnerable adult abuse charges.
MINNESOTA (Minneapolis), CBS Minnesota, June 6, 2014
Man Accused Of Trying To Rape Vulnerable Woman In Walgreens
A 23-year-old man is accused of sexually assaulting a vulnerable female in a Walgreen’s bathroom. The suspect now faces four charges of criminal sexual conduct and could get at least 15 years in prison if convicted.
ENGLAND (Manchester), Express, June 7, 2014
Crook preyed on vulnerable to steal £50k from disabled
Manchester man stole from a vulnerable adult who suffers from brain damage and schizophrenia. The abuser stole money from the victim’s bank account, took out loans in the victim’s name, and pawned some of the victim’s belongings. The 46 year old thief was caught after the victim told his father what had happened, who in turn reported it to the police.
RELATED ISSUES
ALASKA (Anchorage), CBS2 KTUU, June 8, 2014
Police Searching for Missing Vulnerable Adult
http://www.ktuu.com/news/news/police-searching-for-missing-vulnerable-adult/26393788
Police are asking the public for help in locating a 62-year-old man with dementia. He was last seen around 3:30 p.m. on Sunday leaving his assisted living home on Lakewood Drive on foot. He is described as a black 6' tall male, weighing roughly 195 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black jacket, brown shirt, and black pants.
KANSAS (Hutchinson), The Hutchinson News, June 8, 2014
Growing senior population will challenge government benefits, health care
In Kansas, the number of people 65 or older, about 376,000 in the 2010 Census, will grow to more than 611,000 by 2030. By then, one out of every four Reno County residents will be 65 or older. How are we going to care for the rapidly growing number of people 65 and older? Who's going to pay for it? And how are they going to pay for it?
OKLAHOMA (Tulsa), ABC 8 Tulsa, June 10, 2014
Tecumseh Man with Dementia Last Seen Saturday
http://www.ktul.com/story/25735847/tecumseh-man-with-dementia-last-seen-saturday
Authorities are searching for a 77-year-old man with dementia and depression. He was last seen on Saturday at 1219 Whispering Glen in Tecumseh. He was wearing a plaid western cowboy shirt, suspenders, blue jeans, cowboy hat and boots.
WASHINGTON (Seattle), King 5 News, June 10, 2014
Missing Renton man suffers from dementia
http://www.king5.com/news/local/Missing-Renton-man-suffers-from-dementia-262563961.html
Renton Police are looking for a missing 48-year old man who suffers from early stage dementia and also has seizures. He left his apartment in the 1000 block of North 30th Street sometime between 3 p.m. Monday and 1 a.m. Tuesday. He is 6 feet tall, 140 pounds with brown eyes and grey hair, and was last seen wearing a black jacket, dark-colored baseball cap and jeans.
WISCONSIN (Kenosha), Kenosha News, June 9, 2014
Elderly poverty rate improves, but needs remain
http://www.kenoshanews.com/gettingby/elderly_poverty_rate_improves_477381398.html
Poverty rates for elderly Americans have fallen due to government programs like Social Security and Medicare. While rates are lower, those elderly who do live in poverty are likely to stay in poverty for good. Issues like transportation, isolation, food security, housing and finding care can be difficult especially for single or widowed women.
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Upcoming Elder Abuse Conferences/Training Events (in chronological order):
• 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 4th International Conference on Violence in the Health Sector will be held in Miami, Florida from October 22-24. Some of the aims of this conference are to understand the evolving manifestations and the human, professional and economic implications of violence in the health and social services sector, as well as to present, promote and exchange effective sustainable initiatives and strategies addressing personal safety, organizational and environmental security, and wellbeing for all workers and clients in the health and social services sector. To register or find more information go here: http://www.oudconsultancy.nl/MiamiSite2014/violence/invitation-fourt.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.
• The National Conference on Health and Domestic Violence (held by Futures Without Violence) will be March 19-21, 2015 in Washington, DC. They are accepting abstracts for presentations through June 27, 2014. They have accepted proposals related to elder abuse in prior years. For more information, see: www.futureswithoutviolence.org/nchdv
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Funding Opportunities:
• 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:
HHS-2014-ACL-AOA-AB-0069 National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) Due 7/1/14 – more information at http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=254210
• The Hartford Silberman Center of Excellence in Aging and Diversity at Hunter College (the “Center”) announces the opportunity to apply for funding for one-year pilot research projects to begin in the fall 2014. The Center will provide funding of up to $15,000 to support community-based research that advances psychosocial knowledge in aging and enhances direct and indirect practice with older adults and their families. Center faculty will provide grantees with research mentorship and technical assistance. The program is designed to support emerging gerontological scholars in conducting community-engaged, interdisciplinary research that benefits diverse, under-represented older adults and their families.
All proposals are due by midnight Monday, June 23, 2014 via email to Rebekah Glushefski at rglushef@hunter.cuny.edu.
Please contact Rebekah Glushefski, rglushef@hunter.cuny.edu, Program Manager or Daniel Gardner, dgardn@hunter.cuny.edu, Director of the Center Research Core if you have any additional questions.
• Applications for the Peter F. Drucker Award for Nonprofit Innovation, administered by the Drucker Institute at Claremont Graduate University, with support from the Coca-Cola Foundation. The $100,000 prize will honor a nonprofit organization that best demonstrates Mr. Drucker’s definition of innovation: “Change that creates a new dimension of performance.”
o Applications due July 1, 2014.
o Additional information is available at http://www.druckerinstitute.com/project/nonprofit-innovation-award/ or 909-607-9212.
• Ribbons of Hope-Invest in Women will award a $100,000 grant to a nonprofit organization that promotes education, health, economic independence, social well-being, or human rights for woman or girls.
o Applications due July 1, 2014.
o Contact grants@ribbonsofhope.net or find out more information at http://www.ribbonsofhope.net/grants/ .
An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
National Center on Elder Abuse
Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse & Neglect
University of California, Irvine
Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology
101 The City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868
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NCEA Newsfeed – Friday, June 6, 2014
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 and follow us on Twitter! An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
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 (Lodi), CliffViewPilot.com, June 3, 2014
Lodi Fire Marshal Avoids Prison, Keeps Pension in Admitting Abuse of Elderly Mother
A 58-year-old man admits to leaving his 89-year-old mother laying on the floor with injuries and in deplorable conditions for hours to “send her a message that I was not at her beck and call even if she was old and disabled.”
CALIFORNIA (Los Angeles), Courthouse News Service, June 5, 2014
Woman Gets Three Years for Preying on Elderly Couple
http://www.courthousenews.com/2014/06/05/68466.htm
A 62-year-old woman has been convicted of stealing over $180,000 from an elderly couple and a 97-year-old woman.
GEORGIA (Atlanta), ajc.com, June 4, 2014
Caregiver Gets Life For Mentally Challenged Woman’s Beating Death
http://www.ajc.com/news/news/breaking-news/caregiver-gets-life-for-mentally-challenged-womans/ngD2M/
A former caregiver was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the 2013 beating death of a 47-year-old mentally challenged woman.
GEORGIA (Conyers), the NEWS, June 2, 2014
Conyers Man Arrested for Elder Abuse
http://www.rockdalenews.com/section/1/article/20030/
A man was charged with elder neglect, cruelty to a person 65 years or older, and other charges after his 78- and 71-year-old parents were found living in deplorable conditions.
MINNESOTA (Albertville), NorthWrightCounty.today, June 5, 2014
Albertville Woman, Husband Facing Felony Theft Charges
http://northwrightcounty.today/2014/06/albertville-woman-husband-facing-felony-theft-charges/
An Albertville couple are facing charges of theft and financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult/failure to provide care after authorities accused them of stealing more than $15,500 from his parents, residents of a nursing home.
NEW YORK (Manhasset), Newsday.com, June 4, 2014
Nurse’s Aide Slapped Dementia Patient, Says State AG
A 53-year-old certified nurse’s aide has been charged with first-degree endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person and other charges after she was seen slapping a 78-year-old patient who suffers from dementia and other problems.
NEW YORK (Malta), Saratogian News, June 3, 2014
Killing Highlights Issue of Elder Abuse
http://www.saratogian.com/general-news/20140603/killing-highlights-issue-of-elder-abuse
The murder of a 69-year-old woman, who was choked to death by her husband, has been tied to elder abuse.
NORTH CAROLINA (Charlotte), charlotteobserver.com, June 3, 2014
Police: Charlotte Woman Took $115,000 From 91-Year-Old She Was Caring For
A 56-year-old woman hired to care for a 91-year-old woman is accused of taking more than $115,000 by using the woman’s bank accounts and credit cards for personal use.
NORTH CAROLINA (Newton), WSOCtv news, June 3, 2014
Nursing Home Under Investigation After Taking Days to Report Abuse
http://www.wsoctv.com/news/news/local/nursing-home-under-investigation-after-taking-days/ngDHQ/
A nursing home is under investigation after it took over a week to report alleged sexual abuse of three residents by another resident. At least one of the abused individuals is mentally impaired. The alleged perpetrator has been moved to another facility.
SOUTH CAROLINA (Florence), SCNOW.com, June 5, 2014
Florence Caregiver Charged with Elderly Abuse
http://www.scnow.com/news/local/article_a7cae178-ecfc-11e3-841b-001a4bcf6878.html
A 32-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with abusing a 92-year-old blind woman who also suffers from dementia.
SOUTH CAROLINA (Rock Hill), HeraldOnline.com, June 3, 2014
$1.5M Settlement in Death of Rock Hill Assisted-Living Resident
http://www.heraldonline.com/2014/06/03/6023849/15m-settlement-in-death-of-assisted.html
A $1.5 million settlement has been reached in the case of an 82-year-old Rock Hill assisted-living resident who was smothered to death by an employee in 2011.
TENNESSSEE (Knoxville), Knoxnews.com, June 5, 2014
State: Patients Mistreated at Lenoir City Nursing Home
State investigation into complaints about a Lenoir City nursing home found some patients were mistreated and neglected.
TEXAS (Fort Worth), Star-Telegram, June 5, 2014
State Cites Fort Worth Assisted Living Facility for Being Neglectful
http://www.star-telegram.com/2014/06/05/5877884/state-cites-fort-worth-assisted.html?rh=1
The Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) has begun investigating an assisted living facility following the death of a 90-year-old patient.
ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
ARIZONA (Tucson), Courthouse News, June 6, 2014
Catholic Priest-Teacher Accused of Abuse
http://www.courthousenews.com/2014/06/06/68511.htm
A Catholic priest is accused of abusing a vulnerable adult in 2012.
KENTUCKY (Lexington), LEX18.com
Couple Whose Son Starved To Death Sentenced To Prison
http://www.lex18.com/news/couple-whose-son-starved-to-death-sentenced-to-prison
A Lexington man who cashed his children’s social security checks and spent thousands of dollars at casinos while his mentally handicapped son starved to death will spend the next two decades behind bars.
MICHIGAN (Detroit), mlive.com, June 5, 2014
Caretaker Says Coworker Beat Mentally-Challenged Detroit Woman for 3 ½ Hours
http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2014/06/caretaker_says_coworker_beat_m.html
A 49-year-old caregiver at an assisted-living center will stand trial on charges she viciously beat and tortured a 24-year-old patient at the facility.
RELATED ISSUES
ALASKA (Anchorage), KTUU news, June 4, 2014
Anchorage Police Seek Missing Man, 66
http://www.ktuu.com/news/news/anchorage-police-seek-missing-vulnerable-adult/26335670
66-year-old Ronald Alexander is missing. He is described as a white male, approximately 5-foot-9 and 210 pounds with graying hair and blue eyes. He may be wearing glasses and was last seen wearing jeans and a blue shirt. He may have left Anchorage and be north of Talkeetna. Anyone with information is asked to call Anchorage Police at 907-786-8900.
NEW YORK (Brooklyn), NY1, June 4, 2014
Sources: Missing Brooklyn Woman, 82, Suffers from Dementia
http://www.ny1.com/content/news/209847/sources--missing-brooklyn-woman--82--suffers-from-dementia
Jane Kerina is 82-years-old and suffers from dementia. She is described as an African-American woman, 5-foot-6, and 160 pounds, with a dark complexion. She was last seen in the Prospect Heights area wearing black pants, black sneakers, and a green sweater. If you have any information, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-8477 (TIPS), or text CRIMES and then enter TIP577, or visit www.nypdcrimestoppers.com.
NORTH CAROLINA (Charlotte), WCNC news, June 5, 2014
Man, 80, with Dementia Missing in Charlotte
http://www.wcnc.com/news/local/Man-80-with-dementia-missing-in-Charlotte-261958561.html
80-year-old Armando Alvarez is missing. He suffers from dementia. He was last seen in the 3400 block of Dunn Commons Parkway. He has gray hair and brown eyes, is about 5-foot-7 and weighs about 185 pounds. He was last seen wearing a brown striped-shirt and gray shorts. If you have any information, please call the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department or 911 immediately.
PENNSYLVANIA (North Braddock), WTAE news, June 4, 2014
North Braddock Police Seek Missing Man with Dementia
http://www.wtae.com/news/police-seek-missing-person/26325352#!VviII
77-year-old Donald Champion is missing. He is 5-feet-6, about 130 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair with grey in it. He was last seen in the early morning on Lobinger Avenue. He may have boarded a bus to Braddock, Wilkinsburg, or McKeesport. Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or the police at 412-351-4900.
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Upcoming Elder Abuse Conferences/Training Events (in chronological order):
• 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 4th International Conference on Violence in the Health Sector will be held in Miami, Florida from October 22-24. Some of the aims of this conference are to understand the evolving manifestations and the human, professional and economic implications of violence in the health and social services sector, as well as to present, promote and exchange effective sustainable initiatives and strategies addressing personal safety, organizational and environmental security, and wellbeing for all workers and clients in the health and social services sector. To register or find more information go here: http://www.oudconsultancy.nl/MiamiSite2014/violence/invitation-fourt.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 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:
o HHS-2014-ACL-AOA-AB-0069 National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) Due 7/1/14 – more information at http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=254210
• The Hartford Silberman Center of Excellence in Aging and Diversity at Hunter College (the “Center”) announces the opportunity to apply for funding for one-year pilot research projects to begin in the fall 2014. The Center will provide funding of up to $15,000 to support community-based research that advances psychosocial knowledge in aging and enhances direct and indirect practice with older adults and their families. Center faculty will provide grantees with research mentorship and technical assistance. The program is designed to support emerging gerontological scholars in conducting community-engaged, interdisciplinary research that benefits diverse, under-represented older adults and their families.
o All proposals are due by midnight Monday, June 23, 2014 via email to Rebekah Glushefski at rglushef@hunter.cuny.edu.
o Please contact Rebekah Glushefski, rglushef@hunter.cuny.edu, Program Manager or Daniel Gardner, dgardn@hunter.cuny.edu, Director of the Center Research Core if you have any additional questions.
• Applications for the Peter F. Drucker Award for Nonprofit Innovation, administered by the Drucker Institute at Claremont Graduate University, with support from the Coca-Cola Foundation. The $100,000 prize will honor a nonprofit organization that best demonstrates Mr. Drucker’s definition of innovation: “Change that creates a new dimension of performance.”
o Applications due July 1, 2014.
o Additional information is available at http://www.druckerinstitute.com/project/nonprofit-innovation-award/ or 909-607-9212.
• Ribbons of Hope-Invest in Women will award a $100,000 grant to a nonprofit organization that promotes education, health, economic independence, social well-being, or human rights for woman or girls.
o Applications due July 1, 2014.
o Contact grants@ribbonsofhope.net or find out more information at http://www.ribbonsofhope.net/grants/ .
An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
National Center on Elder Abuse
Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse & Neglect
University of California, Irvine
Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology
101 The City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868
Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!
NCEA Newsfeed – Monday, June 2, 2014
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 and follow us on Twitter! An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
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, (Truckee), The Sacramento Bee, May 28, 2014
Truckee Man Charged with Elder Abuse and Murder of His Mother
http://www.sacbee.com/2014/05/28/6439283/truckee-man-charged-with-elder.html
A 61-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of elder abuse and murder in the death of his 88-year-old mother. Neglect is suspected as a contributing factor in her death.
FLORIDA (Melbourne Beach), Florida Today, May 30, 2014
BCSO: Man Neglected 91-year-old Mother to Death
Police have arrested a 66-year-old man and charged him with aggravated manslaughter of an elderly person and neglect after his 91-year-old mother was found dead in a deplorable situation.
MASSACHUSETTS (Lowell), Lowell Sun, May 31, 2014
Lowell Man Charged With Defrauding Grandmother.
http://www.lowellsun.com/news/ci_25871813/lowell-man-charged-defrauding-grandmother
A 22-year-old Lowell man who was discharged from the U.S. Army due to mental health issues, is accused of fraudulently spending $7,500 on his grandmother’s credit cards.
MINNISOTA (St. Francis), ABC Newspapers, June 2, 2014
Man Pleads Guilty to Swindling St. Francis Couple
http://abcnewspapers.com/2014/06/02/man-pleads-guilty-to-swindling-st-francis-couple/
A 28-year-old man has plead guilty to one of six charges of financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult and also financial transaction card fraud.
OHIO (Elyria), The Morning Journal, May 28, 2014
Investigation Leads to Meth Lab, Elderly Woman Living in Deplorable Conditions in Elyria
While investigating a potential meth lab, authorities found a 70-year-old bed-ridden woman living in deplorable conditions.
UTAH (St. George), St. George News, May 28, 2014
Caregiver Arrested for Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Adult
A 41-year-old woman was arrested and charged with exploitation of a vulnerable adult (an 88-year-old woman) for using the older woman’s credit cards and making charges totaling almost $3,000.
INTERNATIONAL NEWSFEED
ENGLAND (Carrickfergus), BBC World News, June 2, 2014
Cherry Tree House Nursing Home Owner Failed to Report Abuse Claims
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-27670443
A nursing home owner, who has a history of concerns about his facility, is accused of failing to properly report allegations of potential abuse against two elderly residents.
ENGLAND (Staffordshire), The Sentinel, May 30, 2014
Vulnerable Man ‘Manipulated’ Into Becoming Poster Boy for Staffordshire County Council Adult Care Changes
http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/Bruce-manipulated-poster-boy/story-21164294-detail/story.html
The family of a 60-year-old man with developmental disabilities is concerned that the local County Council is manipulating him to make it appear that he likes the recent changes to the way adults are cared for in the community when, in fact, he does not like the changes.
ISRAEL (Haifa), The Jerusalem Post, June 2, 2014
Police Searching for Ukranian National Accused of Abusing Elderly Man
Haifa police are searching for a 52-year-old Ukrainian national who disappeared after being accused of abusing an 88-year-old man.
ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
FLORIDA (Brooksville), Bay News 9, June 2, 2014
Police: Brooksville Man Beat Double Amputee Roommate
A 53-year-old man has been arrested and charged with aggravated abuse on a disabled adult for violently attacking his double amputee roommate.
NEBRASKA (Lincoln), WOWT news, May 31, 2014
Care Facility Worker Charged With Assaulting Resident
A 19-year-old, who was working at a care facility, was his by one of the residents. In response, he grabbed the resident and threw him to the floor and punched him twice.
NEW JERSEY (Toms River), nj.com, May 29, 2014
Ocean County Mother Admits to Role in Disabled Daughter’s Death
A 54-year-old woman has plead guilty to contributing to her 32-year-old disabled daughter’s death due to neglect.
TENNESSEE (Memphis), WFSB news, May 29, 2014
Mother Charged With Neglect After Daughter in Wheelchair Tested Positive for Meth
A woman was charged with abuse, neglect, aggravated assault for not caring for her disabled adult daughter. She was previously charged with neglecting her daughter when she left her in a car with a soiled diaper last summer.
RELATED ISSUES
MICHIGAN (Redford Township), WXYZ news, May 31, 2014
Missing 39 y.o. in Redford Suffers from Dementia, Seizures and Is Also Bipolar
http://www.wxyz.com/news/missing-39-yo-in-redford-suffers-from-dementia-seizures-and-is-also-bipolar
A 39-year-old man who suffers from dementia, seizures, schizophrenia and bipolar disease has gone missing. He was last seen near Orange Lawn and Fenton. He has brown hair, hazel eyes, and was last seen wearing a black “ICP” shirt. He may be trying to get to Canada. If you have any information, please contact police at 313-387-2555.
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Upcoming Elder Abuse Conferences/Training Events (in chronological order):
• On June 3, 2014, the 9th Annual NYC Elder Abuse Conference. Community leaders will address the impact and effects of elder abuse in New York City. For more information on the event, please contact Martha Pollack at 718-286-1540 or email mpollack@jasa.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 4th International Conference on Violence in the Health Sector will be held in Miami, Florida from October 22-24. Some of the aims of this conference are to understand the evolving manifestations and the human, professional and economic implications of violence in the health and social services sector, as well as to present, promote and exchange effective sustainable initiatives and strategies addressing personal safety, organizational and environmental security, and wellbeing for all workers and clients in the health and social services sector. To register or find more information go here: http://www.oudconsultancy.nl/MiamiSite2014/violence/invitation-fourt.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 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:
HHS-2014-ACL-AOA-AB-0069 National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) Due 7/1/14 – more information at http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=254210
HHS-2014-ACL-AOA-IE-0081 Native American Elder Justice Initiative Due 6/2/14 – more information at http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=254774
· The Hartford Silberman Center of Excellence in Aging and Diversity at Hunter College (the “Center”) announces the opportunity to apply for funding for one-year pilot research projects to begin in the fall 2014. The Center will provide funding of up to $15,000 to support community-based research that advances psychosocial knowledge in aging and enhances direct and indirect practice with older adults and their families. Center faculty will provide grantees with research mentorship and technical assistance. The program is designed to support emerging gerontological scholars in conducting community-engaged, interdisciplinary research that benefits diverse, under-represented older adults and their families.
All proposals are due by midnight Monday, June 23, 2014 via email to Rebekah Glushefski at rglushef@hunter.cuny.edu.
Please contact Rebekah Glushefski, rglushef@hunter.cuny.edu, Program Manager or Daniel Gardner, dgardn@hunter.cuny.edu, Director of the Center Research Core if you have any additional questions.
· Applications for the Peter F. Drucker Award for Nonprofit Innovation, administered by the Drucker Institute at Claremont Graduate University, with support from the Coca-Cola Foundation. The $100,000 prize will honor a nonprofit organization that best demonstrates Mr. Drucker’s definition of innovation: “Change that creates a new dimension of performance.”
o Applications due July 1, 2014. Additional information is available at http://www.druckerinstitute.com/project/nonprofit-innovation-award/ or 909-607-9212.
· Ribbons of Hope-Invest in Women will award a $100,000 grant to a nonprofit organization that promotes education, health, economic independence, social well-being, or human rights for woman or girls.
o Applications due July 1, 2014.
o Contact grants@ribbonsofhope.net or find out more information at http://www.ribbonsofhope.net/grants/ .
An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
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NCEA Newsfeed – Friday, May 30, 2014
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 and follow us on Twitter! An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
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 (Auburn), Fox news
Auburn Care Home Worker Accused of Sexual Abuse
http://fox40.com/2014/05/22/care-home-worker-arrested-for-elder-abuse-2/
A 57-year-old certified nursing assistant is accused of sexual abuse of two different seniors in his care at a skilled nursing facility.
CALIFORNIA (Santa Barbara), Santa Barbara News Press, May 23, 2014
Judge Says LeBouef Engaged in Fraud: Attorney Ordered Out As Trustee of John Patton Estate
www.businessnews.ws/.../judge-says-lebouef-engaged-in-fraud-attorney-
Attorney ordered out as trustee of Patton estate.
MICHIGAN (Cadillac), cadillacnews.com, May 23, 2014
Cadillac Man Charged with Neglecting, Embezzling from Grandfather
http://www.cadillacnews.com/news_story/?story_id=1818894&year=2014&issue=20140523
A 37-year-old man faces felony charges of embezzlement from a vulnerable adult (his 96-year-old grandfather) as well as vulnerable adult abuse for neglecting his physical and medical care.
MONTANA (Superior), Valley Press-Mineral Independent, May 22, 2014
Elderly Superior Man Abused by Thompson Falls Caretaker
A man hired to take care of an 84-year-old man with dementia and his assets is accused of financially abusing him as well as neglecting him and his property.
CANADA (Halifax), CTV News Atlantic, May 27, 2014
Calls for Review Mount From Parents of Adult Children at N.S. Care Home
Four mothers with adult children at a special care home in Halifax say an independent probe into its operations is needed after one of its residents died following an alleged assault by another man living there.
GUAM (Hagatna), The Associated Press, May 27, 2014
Coalition: 172 Guam Elders and Disabled Adults Referred to Protective Services
http://www.greenfieldreporter.com/view/story/987e61bdc70f4c8abe77a7e593dbe4a0/HI--Guam-Abuse
A Guam coalition says 172 of the island’s elderly and disabled adults have been referred to protective services as victims of abuse in the first 4 months of this year.
ENGLAND (Kent), Kent Online, May 27, 2014
Anger of Colleen Jordan After Ruth Bray Released on Tag from Jail After Fleecing Autistic Sister Out of Nearly £14,000
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/rage-as-fraudster-is-back-17762/
A 49-year-old woman served only 2 months of her 9 month sentence for stealing from two vulnerable adults.
ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
FLORIDA (Tallahassee), WCTV news, May 23, 2014
Gadsden County man Arrested For Abuse Of A Disabled Adult
A man faces a third-degree felony charge of Abuse of a Disabled Adult in a case involving physical abuse.
LOUISIANA (Shreveport), BayouBuzz.com, May 28, 2014
Shreveport Firefighters Accused of Abuse Make Court Appearance Tuesday
Five Shreveport firefighters are accused of abusing two adults with disabilities for several years.
MISSISSIPPI (Canton), The Root, May 27, 2014
Report: Miss. Judge Smacks Mentally Disabled Black Man, Tells Him ‘Run, N—ger, Run’
The NAACP plans to file a complaint against a local Judge for allegedly slapping a mentally disabled man twice and then yelling racist slurs at him as the man fled from the Judge.
ENGLAND (Plymouth City Council), Community Care, May 28, 2014
Investigation Finds That Man With Schizophrenia Was Failed By Lack Of Monitoring By Council and NHS.
An man with schizophrenia and Asperger’s was wrongly charged rent, left without a working shower and bath for months and put at risk of financial exploitation after the NHS and his council failed to properly monitor his aftercare.
RELATED ISSUES
CALIFORNIA (Los Angeles), KTLA news
Public’s Help Sought in Locating Elderly Woman Who Suffers from Dementia
79-year-old Hester Jones is missing. She was last seen in the Green Meadows neighborhood of Los Angeles. She is African-American, 5-feet-1-inch tall, about 100 pounds, with short gray hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information is asked to call the LAPD at 877-527-3247.
CALIFORNIA (Reseda), ABC news, May 27, 2014
85-Year-Old Woman with Dementia Goes Missing
http://abc7.com/news/85-year-old-woman-with-dementia-goes-missing/79747/
85-year-old Mariya Gershenson is missing. She only speaks and understands Russian and suffers from dementia. She is 5-feet-10-inches tall and weighs 140 pounds. She was last seen wearing a gray hooded shirt or sweatshirt and carrying a black purse. If you see her, please call the LAPD West Valley Division right away at 818-374-7611.
FLORIDA (Sweetwater), CBS Miami news, May 27, 2014
Sweetwater Police Searching For Missing Man With Dementia
http://miami.cbslocal.com/2014/05/27/sweetwater-searching-for-missing-man-with-dimentia/
Police need your help to locate 59-year-old Aflonso Hidalgo. He was last seen walking his dog near the area of 10210 Southwest 7th Terrace wearing a red ball cap, plaid shirt, and khaki colored pants. If you have any information, please call the Sweetwater Police Department at 305-552-9900.
FLORIDA (West Melbourne), WFTV news, May 27, 2014
Elderly Man with Dementia Missing in West Melbourne
http://www.wftv.com/news/news/local/elderly-man-dementia-missing-west-melbourne/nf75S/
An 80-year-old Robert Harrison who suffers from dementia has disappeared.
MICHIGAN (Lansing), Michigan.gov, May 27, 2014
Schuette: Northern Michigan Funeral Home Owner Pleads Guilty to Felony Embezzlement Charges
http://www.michigan.gov/ag/0,4534,7-164-46849-329273--,00.html
Attorney General Bill Schuette announced that R.O. Savage Funeral Chapel, and its owner Richard Weishuhn, 68, pleaded guilty to multiple felony embezzlement charges for allegedly embezzling money from his customers’ prepaid funeral contracts.
MICHIGAN (Detroit), CBS Detroit news, May 27, 2014
Missing: Farmington Hills Man Sufers From Dementia and Kidney Disease
62-year-old Hurtis Scott is missing. He suffers from dementia and kidney disease. He is 5-foot-7 black man and was last seen wearing tan pants and shirt and black shoes. Anyone with information is asked to call Farmington Hills Police at 248-871-2600.
NEW YORK (The Bronx), PIX 11.com,
Family Pleads for Help to Find Missing 67-Year-Old with Dementia
67-year-old Herberto “Eddy” Rodriguez is missing. His car was found along 45th Street between 10th and 11th Avenues. He is described as about 5-feet-8-inches tall, 150 pounds with shoulder length salt-and-pepper hair. He was last seen wearing a blue veteran’s hat with yellow letters, light blue jeans, a football jersey and a blue windbreaker. Anyone with information are asked to call the police.
NEW YORK (North Syracuse), cnycentral.com, May 24, 2014
‘Missing Vulnerable Adult’ Alert Now Out for North Syracuse Man
http://www.cnycentral.com/news/story.aspx?id=1048790#.U4ZEM3JdVBk
71-year-old Edward Weslowski is missing. He was last seen at his home on Allen Road. He suffers from anxiety and insomnia. Local residents are asked to please check your garages and sheds, and call local authorities is you see anyone that might be the missing man.
VIRGINIA (Alexandria), Huffington Post, May 23, 2014
James Orange Missing: Virginia Police Search for Man with Early Onset Dementia
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/05/23/james-orange-missing_n_5380555.html
50-year-old James Mack Orange is missing. He suffers from early onset dementia and epilepsy. He was last seen on South Reynolds Street. He is African-American, 5-feet-7-inches tall, 140 pounds, with black thinning hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a dark-colored winter coat, brown or tan pants, grey Adidas basketball shoes, and a dark-colored baseball cap. Anyone with information is asked to call the Alexandria Police Department at 703-746-4444.
JAPAN, ABC Radio Austrailia, May 23, 2014
Japan’s Dementia Epidemic Prompts Calls to Improve Missing Person’s Network
Nearly 5 million people in Japan live with dementia and thousands are going missing from their homes and carers every month.
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Upcoming Elder Abuse Conferences/Training Events (in chronological order):
• 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 4th International Conference on Violence in the Health Sector will be held in Miami, Florida from October 22-24. Some of the aims of this conference are to understand the evolving manifestations and the human, professional and economic implications of violence in the health and social services sector, as well as to present, promote and exchange effective sustainable initiatives and strategies addressing personal safety, organizational and environmental security, and wellbeing for all workers and clients in the health and social services sector. To register or find more information go here: http://www.oudconsultancy.nl/MiamiSite2014/violence/invitation-fourt.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 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:
o HHS-2014-ACL-AOA-AB-0069 National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) Due 7/1/14 – more information at http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=254210
o HHS-2014-ACL-AOA-IE-0081 Native American Elder Justice Initiative Due 6/2/14 – more information at http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=254774
• Applications for the Peter F. Drucker Award for Nonprofit Innovation, administered by the Drucker Institute at Claremont Graduate University, with support from the Coca-Cola Foundation. The $100,000 prize will honor a nonprofit organization that best demonstrates Mr. Drucker’s definition of innovation: “Change that creates a new dimension of performance.”
o Applications due July 1, 2014.
o Additional information is available at http://www.druckerinstitute.com/project/nonprofit-innovation-award/ or 909-607-9212.
• Ribbons of Hope-Invest in Women will award a $100,000 grant to a nonprofit organization that promotes education, health, economic independence, social well-being, or human rights for woman or girls.
o Applications due July 1, 2014.
o Contact grants@ribbonsofhope.net or find out more information at http://www.ribbonsofhope.net/grants/ .
An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
National Center on Elder Abuse
Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse & Neglect
University of California, Irvine
Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology
101 The City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868
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NCEA Newsfeed – Wednesday, May 21, 2014
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 and follow us on Twitter! An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
A calendar of upcoming elder abuse and neglect events and funding opportunities can be found at the bottom of the newsfeed.
ELDER ABUSE NEWSFEED
ALABAMA (Mobile), WKRG news, May 20, 2014
Elberta Woman Charged With Elder Abuse
http://www.wkrg.com/story/25569799/elberta-woman-charged-with-elder-abuse
A 57-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with attacking an 86-year-old relative. Authorities are pleased that new legislation enables them to prosecute the crime as a felony instead of as a misdemeanor.
CALIFORNIA (Los Angeles), Huffington Post, May 15, 2014
Casey Kasem Found In Washington: Report
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/05/15/casey-kasem-found_n_5327966.html
82-year-old radio legend Casey Kasem was reported missing by his daughter last week. She is concerned that her step-mother is controlling her father and keeping him from family members. His daughter, Kerri Kasem, has sought a temporary conservatorship and was appointed her father’s temporary caretaker. Kasem is diagnosed with Lewy body dementia.
COLORADO (Denver), Denver Business Journal, May 20, 2014
Alleged Roofing Scam Is First Prosecuted Under Colorado’s Elder Abuse Law
Five men have been indicted by a grand jury for allegedly cheating older homeowners with their asphalt paving and roofing operation.
KANSAS (Wichita), The Topeka Capital –Journal, May 15, 2014
Kansas Nursing Home Fined $185K for Neglect, Abuse Allegations
http://cjonline.com/news/2014-05-15/kansas-nursing-home-fined-185k-neglect-abuse-allegations
A Kansas nursing home has been fined more than $185,000 by federal authorities amid allegations that residents were suffering from neglect and abuse.
MASSACHUSETTES (Stoughton), The Stoughton Journal, May 21, 2014
Stoughton’s Elder Abuse Case Back In Court
http://stoughton.wickedlocal.com/article/20140521/NEWS/140529146
A 48-year-old woman is accused of permitting serious injury to an elder, a 75-year-old woman, in what the Deputy Police Chief calls one of the worst cases of elder abuse and neglect his department has ever seen.
MICHIGAN (Detroit), mlive.com, May 19, 2014
Arrest Made, Lawsuit Brought After Video of Detroit Adult Foster Care Resident Being Beaten By Caretaker Goes Public
http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2014/05/arrest_made_lawsuit_brought_af.html
The owner of an adult foster care facility was sued for not protecting the residents after a video appeared that showed an employee savagely beating a resident. The accused employee has been arrested and charged with five felonies related to the attack.
MINNESOTA (Moose Lake), Moose Lake Star Gazette, May 15, 2014
MLPD Makes Arrests
http://www.mlstargazette.com/story/2014/05/15/news/mlpd-makes-arrests/1077.html
A 62-year-old woman was arrested and charged with two counts of financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult and failure to provide care. The victim is her father.
MISSISSIPPI (Madison), The Clarion-Ledger, May 19, 2014
Police Considering ‘Conspiracy’ in Cochran Video Case
A man video taped Senator Thad Cochran’s wife, who is a resident of a nursing home, and posted the video on his website. He was charged with exploitation of a vulnerable adult.
MISSOURI (Clayton), St. Louis Post-Dispatch, May 16, 2014
Jury Sides With Caretaker in ‘Wizard of Oz’ Actor’s Estate Case
A caretaker for Mickey Carroll, who played a munchkin in the Wizard of Oz, was acquitted of allegations of financial abuse of the actor who suffered from Alzheimer’s.
NEBRASKA (Lincoln), KETV news, May 16, 2014
Nurse’s Assistant Abused Elderly Patients, Sheriff Says
A 49-year-old certified nurse’s aid is accused of three counts of abuse to a vulnerable adult and a misdemeanor assault count for being “excessively physical” with patients aged 73, 79, and 89.
NORTH CAROLINA (Charlotte), WCNC news, May 2014
Investor Who Bought House From Elderly Dementia Patient Settles Lawsuit
The children of an 88-year-old woman with dementia contested the purchase of their mother’s house by a property investor.
OHIO (Cincinnati), WLWT news, May 19, 2014
WLWT Investigates: Family Claims 68-Year-Old Was Assaulted at Nursing Home
A family is concerned that bruising on their family member’s neck and a broken arm indicate abuse, the nursing home denies the allegations.
OHIO (Columbus), The Columbus Dispatch, May 19, 2014
Investigations Launched into Billing by Lawyers Appointed as Guardians
http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2014/05/18/unguarded.html
An investigative report looks into potential abuse of the billing system by court appointed guardians of elderly residents.
PENNSYLVANIA (Schyulkill), republicanherald.com, May 12, 2014
Elder Abuse Prevention Alliance Marks 10 Years
http://republicanherald.com/news/elder-abuse-prevention-alliance-marks-10-years-1.1684315
The Schuylkill Elder Abuse Prevention Alliance is marking 10 years of service with a memorial dedication Wednesday (May 14) outside the county human services building.
SOUTH CAROLINA (Spartanburg), WYFF news, May 21, 2014
Suspect Locked Elderly Man in Room, Spent All His Money
http://www.wyff4.com/news/spd-suspect-locked-elderly-man-in-room-spent-all-his-money/26096162
A 27-year-old man who was recently released from prison is accused of abusing an elderly man who has dementia and stealing all his money.
The man is being charged with financial transaction fraud, financial identity fraud, and exploitation and abuse of a vulnerable adult.
TENNESSEE (Maryville), The Daily News, May 21, 2014
Man Arrested On Abuse, Neglect Charges of Elderly Woman
A 53-year-old man was arrested and charged with willful abuse and the neglect of an adult after finding an 83-year-old woman in his care in severely poor condition.
TEXAS (Austin), KXAN news, May 2014
State Launches Probe into Abuse Investigation ‘Failure’
http://kxan.com/2014/05/20/state-launches-probe-in-to-abuse-investigation-failure/
Texas Health and Human Services Commission’s Office of Inspector General is launching an investigation into alleged sexual abuse at an Austin assisted living center.
WASHINGTON (Jefferson County), ptleader.com, May 21, 2014
Victim’s Family Not Happy With Elder Abuse Plea Deal
A 57-year-old man and a 72-year-old woman were each sentenced to 12 months in jail for criminal mistreatment of the 57-year-old’s mother, aged 77 when she died. When brought to the hospital the mother suffered from dementia and had a fractured kneecap that had developed an infection. She died four days later.
INTERNATIONAL NEWSFEED
NEW ZEALAND, stuff.co.nz, May 17, 2014
Some Abuse Just Isn’t Talked About
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/10055992/Some-abuse-just-isn-t-talked-about
Elder abuse often goes unreported, especially abuse by a wife of a husband. The article chronicles one husband’s journey out of the abusive relationship.
A 27-year-old man is the center of a legal dispute between the state of Alaska and his family over his care.
ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES NEWSFEED
ALASKA/IDAHO, The Blaze, May 20, 2014
Alaska Man in Adult Protective Custody Released From Hospital, But Finds Himself in Legal Limbo
CANADA (Halifax), The Canadian Press, May 16, 2014
Halifax Police Investigate Serious Assault at Special Care Facility
A 28-year-old resident allegedly pushed a 56-year-old resident resulting in serious injuries.
RELATED ISSUES NEWSFEED
FLORIDA (Largo), WTSP news, May 20, 2014
Missing: Elderly Largo Man with Dementia
Chhay Charles Siev, age 73, is missing. He is 5-foot-2, 120 pounds, with gray hair. He was last seen driving a white 2009 Mercedes Benz 4-door SUV with Florida lighthouse specialty plates with the tag number XC254. Anyone with information is asked to call the Largo Police Department at 727-587-6730.
ILLINOIS (Chicago), Chicago Sun-Times, May 21, 2014
Woman with Dementia Missing from Austin
http://voices.suntimes.com/news/breaking-news/woman-with-dementia-missing-from-austin/#.U3z7uNJdVBk
Rosie Branchcomb, 70, is missing. She suffers from dementia and is 5-foot-7, 210 pounds, dark complexion, and has gray hair, and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a pink sweater, blue jogging pants, and pink Adidas gym shoes with a red, white, and blue scarf. She carries three different purses. She likes to frequent the Oak Park area. Anyone with information should contact Area North detectives at 312-744-8266.
TEXAS (El Paso), El Paso Times, May 17, 2014
Police Asking for Helping Locating Elderly Man Suffering with Dementia and Diabetes
http://www.elpasotimes.com/ci_25781402/police-asking-helping-locating-elderly-man-suffering-dementia
70-year-old Juan DelaRiva is missing from the Socorro area. Mr. DelaRiva is about 5-feet 5-inches tall, weighs 137 pounds, has black hair, brown eyes, a grey mustache and beard, and has a mole on the right side of his forehead. He was last seen wearing a grey and brown plaid shirt with a white T-shirt underneath and grey and brown Docker-type pants with grey socks and black shoes. He uses a crutch to walk. Anyone with information is asked to call the El Paso Police Department at 832-4400.
ENGLAND, The Guardian, May 20, 2014
Why Is It OK For Politicians To Ignore People With Learning Disabilities?
A 55-year-old man with learning disabilities wants people like himself to have a greater voice and presence in society. To that end, he formed People First England to encourage people with learning disabilities to participate in politics and appear on TV and radio discussing stories that affect them.
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Upcoming Elder Abuse Conferences/Training Events (in chronological order):
• 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 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:
HHS-2014-ACL-AOA-AB-0069 National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) Due 7/1/14
HHS-2014-ACL-AOA-IE-0081 Native American Elder Justice Initiative Due 6/2/14
• Applications for the Peter F. Drucker Award for Nonprofit Innovation, administered by the Drucker Institute at Claremont Graduate University, with support from the Coca-Cola Foundation. The $100,000 prize will honor a nonprofit organization that best demonstrates Mr. Drucker’s definition of innovation: “Change that creates a new dimension of performance.”
o Applications due July 1, 2014.
o Additional information is available at http://www.druckerinstitute.com/project/nonprofit-innovation-award/ or 909-607-9212.
• Ribbons of Hope-Invest in Women will award a $100,000 grant to a nonprofit organization that promotes education, health, economic independence, social well-being, or human rights for woman or girls.
o Applications due July 1, 2014.
o Contact grants@ribbonsofhope.net or find out more information at http://www.ribbonsofhope.net/grants/ .
An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
National Center on Elder Abuse
Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse & Neglect
University of California, Irvine
Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology
101 The City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868
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NCEA Newsfeed – Monday, May 19, 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
ALABAMA (Florence), Times Daily, May 15, 2014
Charge of Elder Abuse Filed
http://www.timesdaily.com/news/crime/article_c9751a6c-dcaa-11e3-b5ed-001a4bcf6878.html
A 58-year-old woman is accused of elder abuse in the form of neglect. She allegedly let her 57-year-old sister-in-law lay on the floor for weeks because the sister-in-law had fallen and she was not physically strong enough to help her up.
IOWA (Dubuque), CBS news, May 13, 2014
Mental Health Counselor Sentenced to Probation
A 68-year-old Dubuque mental health counselor’s license has been placed under probation following allegations of dependent adult abuse-exploitation for withdrawing funds from a special-needs trust fund for the patient and using them for personal reasons.
KANSAS (Wichita), KMUW news radio, May 15, 2014
Investigators Say Staff at Andover Nursing Home Physically and Verbally Abused Residents
A nursing home for the elderly has been fined by The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services for allegations of physical and verbal abuse and neglect of residents.
MASSACHUSETTES (Lowell), Lowell Sun, May 12, 2014
Man Who Allegedly Assaulted Dementia Patient Held On Bail
A 76-year-old man was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a resident of care facility with advanced dementia. The attack was witnessed by one of the employees of the facility.
MONTANA (Billings), KTVQ news, May 13, 2014
Montana Group Home Employee Charged with Elder Abuse
http://www.ktvq.com/news/montana-group-home-employee-charged-with-elder-abuse/
A 58-year-old group home employee has been charged with elder abuse after he was reportedly found drunk and passed out on the job.
MONTANTA (Superior), Missoulian, May 13, 2014
Caregiver Charged With Elder Abuse of Superior Rancher
A local man is accused of financially abusing and physically neglecting an 84-year-old man with severe dementia.
NEW MEXICO (Rio Arriba County), KOAT TV, May 15, 2014
Elderly, Mentally Ill Man Found Imprisoned at Suspected Bootleg Booze Operation
Undercover investigators discover three children under the age of 6 and three elderly people – including a mentally ill naked man chained in a room covered with human waste.
NEW YORK (Erie County), buffalonews.com, May 12, 2014
New Life Brings Abundance of Joy to Developmentally Disabled Springville Woman
A 66-year-old woman, with the capacity of about a 6- to 10-year-old, has been removed from abusive and neglectful conditions and placed in a better home.
NEW YORK (Westchester), NBC news, May 15, 2014
Missing Westchester Man with Dementia, Parkinson’s Found Dead
A 67-year-old man with Parkinson’s and dementia, who went missing last Friday, has been found dead near his home.
OHIO (Dayton), PRWeb, May 14, 2014
Dayton Bank Manager Sentenced to 5 Years for Elder Fraud
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/05/prweb11842793.htm
A bank manager has been found guilty of elder fraud involving several residents in the area.
OREGON (Washington County), Willamette Week, May 14, 2014
A Fortune Felled: A Decade of Deception Against a Local Timber Heir is The Largest “Sweetheart” Scam Investigators Say They’ve Seen
http://www.wweek.com/portland/article-22545-a_fortune_felled.html
Over a nearly 10 year period, a woman and her daughter deceived a wealthy family and took at least $12 million dollars from them.
UTAH (Salt Lake City), KUTV, May 12, 2014
Personal Banker Admits to Swindling Senior’s Life Savings, Ignoring Order to Pay Her Back
http://www.kutv.com/news/features/gephardt/stories/vid_669.shtml
A man who was hired to manage the finances of an 88-year-old woman has been convicted of taking more than $100,000 of her money for his personal use.
WISCONSIN (Wausau), marshfieldnewsherald.com, May 14, 2014
Wausau Woman Gets Prison in $250,000 Elderly-Fraud Scheme
A 46-year-old woman was found guilty of five felony theft charges for stealing over $250,000 from her 96-year-old charge.
INTERNATIONAL NEWSFEED
NEW ZEALAND, stuff.co.nz, May 16, 2014
Woman Jailed Over Mum’s Neglect
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/10051840/Woman-jailed-over-mums-neglect
UPDATE – A 51-year-old woman has been convicted of neglecting her sick 82-year-old mother in what a judge has called one of the worst cases of elder neglect in our history.
ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES
OREGON (Happy Valley), KOIN TV, May 13, 2014
Fraudster Set Up Fake Charity, Stole From Disabled
http://koin.com/2014/05/13/fraudster-set-fake-charity-stole-disabled/
An Oregonian man allegedly used money that belonged to his paraplegic father-in-law to buy a home for himself and allegedly did other acts of fraud and deception for his and his wife’s benefit.
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Upcoming Elder Abuse Conferences/Training Events (in chronological order):
• 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 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:
HHS-2014-ACL-AOA-AB-0069 National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) Due 7/1/14
HHS-2014-ACL-AOA-IE-0081 Native American Elder Justice Initiative Due 6/2/14
An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
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Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse & Neglect
University of California, Irvine
Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology
101 The City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868
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NCEA Newsfeed – Monday, May 12, 2014
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 and follow us on Twitter! An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
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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Funder |
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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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University of California, Irvine
Division of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology
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Orange, CA 92868
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NCEA Newsfeed – Friday, May 9, 2014
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 and follow us on Twitter! An archived collection of previous newsfeeds is available here: http://ncea.posthaven.com/
A calendar of upcoming elder abuse and neglect events and funding opportunities can be found at the bottom of the newsfeed.
ELDER ABUSE NEWSFEED
ARKANSAS (DeQueen), ArkLaTexhomepage.com, May 8, 2014
Three Men Arrested in DeQueen Nursing Home Abuse Case
Three men in their early twenties have been arrested and charged with abuse of an endangered or impaired person.
CALIFORNIA (Newport Beach), Daily Pilot, May 6, 2014
Man Gets More Than 7 Years for Stealing from Woman with Dementia
http://www.dailypilot.com/news/tn-dpt-me-0507-john-windsor-20140506,0,2615690.story
A 44-year-old-man plead guilty to one felony count each of first-degree residential burglary, caretaker theft from an elder and fraudulently using an access card, as well as three felony counts of forgery. He was sentenced to more than 7 years in prison for stealing in excess of $280,000 from a 98-year-old woman who was blind, deaf, and suffering from dementia.
CALIFORNIA (Hanford), The Sentinel, May 8, 2014
$7.25 M Settlement Reached in Kings County Ag Fraud Suit
A 76-year-old woman who owns a pistachio ranch in the Central Valley found her business in deep debt due to her daughter’s and son-in-law’s activities as the farm’s bookkeeper and farm manager. The couple was charged with elder abuse/financial abuse, intentional misrepresentation, and other damages.
CALIFORNIA (San Fernando Valley), Post-Periodical of Western San Fernando Valley News, May 6, 2014
Exterminator Accused of Scamming Elderly
http://www.postperiodical.com/exterminator-accused-of-scamming-elderly/
A 32-year-old man has been arrested and charged with theft from an elder or dependent adult. He was allegedly posing as a contractor and charging elderly victims thousands of dollars for unnecessary home repairs and even convinced an 84-year-old man with dementia to apply for a reverse mortgage on his home to pay for the fraudulent services.
IOWA (Burlington), insurancenewsnet.com, May 6, 2014
Woman Convicted of Stealing money Ordered Out of Victim’s Will
A 30-year-old woman and a 59-year-old woman have been charged with second-degree theft and dependent adult abuse for stealing thousands of dollars from an 88-year-old woman and changing the named beneficiary in her living will.
KENTUCKY (Louisville), WAVE3 News, May 9, 2014
Caregiver Charged with Exploiting Dementia Patient
http://www.wave3.com/story/25476363/caregiver-charged-with-exploiting-dementia-patient
A 66-year-old woman was charged with knowingly exploiting an adult (a woman with dementia) for financial gain. She convinced the elderly woman to write checks valued at more than $5,000 to her.
LOUISIANA (Baton Rouge), The Advocate, May 7, 2014
Police: Man Bilked Money from Grandmother for Drugs
http://theadvocate.com/home/9099339-125/man-admits-he-bilked-100000
A 20 –year-old man conned his 74-year-old grandmother into giving him over $100,000 which he used to buy heroin and barbiturates.
MASSACHUSETTS (Framingham), WCVB TV, May 8, 2014
Two Charged with Elder Assault at an Assisted-Living Facility
http://www.wcvb.com/news/two-charged-with-elder-assault-at-assisted-living-facility/25839712#!LwKAv
A 25-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman who worked at an assisted-living facility have admitted to filming themselves physically abusing and humiliating elderly Alzheimer’s patients at the facility because they thought it was funny.
MICHIGAN (Detroit), KFOR TV, May 8, 2014
90-Year-Old WWII Veteran with Dementia Sentenced to Prison for Running Cocaine for Cartel
A 90-year-old man was caught with millions of dollars worth of cocaine in his car during a routine traffic stop. The man has dementia and various other health problems, but was still held responsible for his actions and sentenced to 36 months in prison.
MICHIGAN (Midland), mlive.com, May 9, 2014
Sentencing Rescheduled for Bay City Woman Convicted of involvement in Alleged Ponzi Scheme
http://www.mlive.com/news/bay-city/index.ssf/2014/05/sentencing_rescheduled_for_bay_2.html
A Bay City woman has been found guilty of nine felonies for her part in an alleged Ponzi scheme that includes a count of embezzlement from a vulnerable adult.
MINNESOTA (Waseca County), postbulletin.com, May 9, 2014
Woman Sentenced for Financial Exploitation of Mom
A 47-year-old woman already serving a year in prison for financial crimes has been sentenced for financially exploiting her mother.
MISSOURI (Salem), The Salem News Online, May 6, 2014
Exploitation of the Eldery(sic): Hannibal Man Allegedly Rips Off Residents with Inflated Handyman Work
http://www.thesalemnewsonline.com/news/local_news/article_2e95375c-d52a-11e3-b574-0017a43b2370.html
A man has been charged with three felony counts of financial exploitation of the elderly for charging three- to four- times the reasonable charge for handyman work. The article also discusses current trends in elder financial abuse in Missouri.
OHIO (Dayton), insurancenewsnet.com, May 9, 2014
Ex-Banker Gets 5 Years for Defrauding Elderly
A 40-year-old former bank manager has been convicted of stealing more than $1,000,000 from elderly and vulnerable customers. She also allegedly convinced an elderly woman with dementia to draw up a new will and turn against her own children.
TEXAS (Dallas), WFAA TV, May 6, 2014
Friends Fear Dementia Led to Murder of 87-year-old Cleburne Wife
An 83-year-old man is in jail accused of murdering his 87-year-old wife. A month prior to her murder, the wife had requested a mental evaluation of her husband, but the evaluation did not find a cause to commit the husband.
INTERNATIONAL NEWSFEED
CANADA (Edmonton), Edmonton Journal, May 7, 2014
Albertans Banned from Seeing Family in Care Facilities Renew Calls for Oversight (with video)
Although Alberta’s Ombudsman has ruled that she was treated unfairly, an Alberta woman has been banned from visiting her father and can only visit her mother for one hour per week.
ENGLAND (Sutton), The Is Local London, May 6, 2014
Teenage Boy Charged with Sexually Assaulting Disabled Man on Sutton Estate
http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/NEWS/11194116.Boy_charged_with_sexually_assaulting_disabled_man/
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with sexually assaulting a disabled man.
ENGLAND (Penrith,Cumbria), BBC News, May 6, 2013
Beacon Edge Nursing Home: Hair-Pull Pair Admit Abuse
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cumbria-27296123
A 23-year-old woman and a 22-year-old man who worked with dementia patients in a care home admitted to physically and verbally abusing some residents.
WALES (Deeside), BBC News, May 6, 2014
‘Significant Failings’ in Care at Deeside Hospital
http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-north-east-wales-27283895
An investigation into complaints involving a Flintshire hospital found “significant failings” in the care of two patients.
ABUSE OF ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES NEWSFEED
MARYLAND (Baltimore), WBAL TV, May 8, 2014
Caregiver Sentenced for Leaving Disabled Man Alone
http://www.wbaltv.com/news/caregiver-sentenced-for-leaving-disabled-man-alone/25876556
UPDATE – A 34-year-old caregiver plead guilty to one count of second-degree neglect of a vulnerable adult for abandoning his 23-year-old client who needs 24-hour care.
NEW YORK (Morrisville), Syracuse.com, May 6, 2014
Central New York Man Accused of Abusing Disabled Person Who Was In His Care
http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2014/05/central_new_york_man_accused_of_abusing_disabled_person_who_was_in_his_care.htmlA A 25-year-old counselor at a group home operated by Upstate Cerebral Palsy has been accused of abusing a male with developmental disabilities who was in his care. Charges against him include endangering, assaulting, menacing, and harassment.
NEW YORK (Poughkeepsie), lohud, May 8, 2014
Health Aide at Rockland Psych-Operated Facility Charged with Rape
http://www.lohud.com/story/news/crime/2014/05/08/rockland-psych-aide-charged-rape/8877383/
A 50-year-old mental health aide was arrested on charges he raped an adult patient in his care. Details about the victim were not released, but the charges imply the victim was unable to give consent to the sexual contact.
RELATED ISSUES NEWSFEED
FLORIDA (West Palm Beach), WPBF TV, May 6, 2014
Rene Fritz: Man with Dementia Hasn’t Been Seen Since Thursday
http://www.wpbf.com/news/rene-fritz-man-with-dementia-hasnt-been-seen-since-thursday/25842152#!LvWZO
Rene Fritz, a 64-year-old man suffering from Alzheimer’s or dementia has been missing since May 1, 2014. He was last seen walking to attend a function at St. Ann’s Church in the downtown area. He was last seen wearing a black shirt, black pants, and black shoes.
ILLINOIS (Chicago), ABC News, May 8, 2014
I-Team: Illinois Nursing Homes Unseen By Cameras
http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/iteam&id=9532326
If family members believe a nursing home is hiding abuse, it isn’t illegal to put a camera in their loved one’s room. But the nursing home can remove the camera, or the patient.
ILLINOIS (West Englewood), Voices in Chicago-Sun Times, May 8, 2014
Elderly Man with Dementia Missing from West Englewood
Chicago Police are searching for Henrey Hill, 74, last seen near his home in the 6100 block of South Ada Street. He suffers from dementia and may need medication. He is 5-foot-11, 180-pound black man with brown hair, brown eyes, and a medium complexion. He was last seen wearing a gray jacket and a tan baseball cap. Anyone with information about Hill’s whereabouts is asked to call detectives at 312-747-8274.
NEW YORK, (Buffalo), WIVB TV, May 6, 2014
Appeals Court Says Family of Murder Victim Can Sue Erie County
http://wivb.com/2014/05/06/appeals-court-okays-family-of-murder-victim-to-sue-erie-county/
UPDATE – The family of a woman who was murdered in 2010 by her mother, was given the opportunity to sue Erie County for failing to protect her despite reports of physical and sexual abuse.
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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 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 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 |
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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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