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Broward County Measures on Elder Abuse

Broward County Gov, Jul 08, 2008 There are many forms of abuse. Common forms of abuse include: hitting, pushing, shaking, beating, yelling, verbal harassment, coercive behavior, intimidation and other

In Kentucky, Rally Spotlights Elder Abuse Awareness

State of Kentucky, Jun 19, 2008 Actor and Kentucky native William Mapother is leading a state and national effort to protect elders in a new public awareness campaign for the Kentucky Cabinet for

In Montgomery, Elder Abuse Unit To Target Crimes Committed Against The Elderly

County of Montgomery, Jun 05, 2008 The Elder Abuse Unit will investigate and prosecute crimes which target and victimize the senior residents of Montgomery

APS clients are Often Isolated or Ill; May Lack a Capable or Willing Caregiver or the Resources to Meet Their Basic Living Needs

State of Delaware, May 22, 2008 APS responds to cases of suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults, including the most vulnerable and neglected members of the

In California, Panel Approves Wolk Bill to Increase Reporting of Elder Abuse

Assemblywoman 8th District, Apr 10, 2008 Every year hundreds of cases of physical abuse in California nursing homes and assisted living centers, including potential felonies such as assault,

Wolk Introduces Bill to Strengthen Law on Elder Abuse

Assembly 8th District, Apr 24, 2008 Bill requires reporting abuse in long-term care facilities to local district

California Senator Margett Seeking to Curb Growing Tide of Elder Abuse Cases

California State Senator, Mar 13, 2008 Elder abuse is a serious problem in California that has devastating consequences for both senior citizens and their

In California, Two Elder Abuse Suspects in Custody

Long Beach Police Department, Feb 07, 2008 Long Beach Police Department arrested 18-year-old, Mayra Rodriguez at Wells Fargo Bank in Bixby Knolls for Financial Elder

OCFS Announces Family Violence Prevention Grants

NY State Gov, Jan 16, 2008 New York State Office of Children & Family Services Commissioner Gladys Carri?n, Esq.,

AHRQ Expands Therapeutics Education and Research Network To Focus on Critical Issues Facing the Health Care System

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Jan 10, 2008 AHRQ Expands Therapeutics Education and Research Network To Focus on Critical Issues Facing the Health Care

Attorney General Brown Announces Arrests In Health Care Scam

California Attorney General, Jan 02, 2008 Attorney General Brown Announces Arrests In Health Care

AoA Announces Participation of Community Aging Service Providers in Medicare Senior Risk Reduction Demonstration

Administration on Aging, Dec 19, 2007 Effort will empower older adults to take greater control of their

CMS Publishes National List of Poor-Performing Nursing Homes, Key Tool for Families Seeking Quality Care

Administration on Aging, Dec 05, 2007 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today released the first ranking of the nation?s poor-performing nursing

Nearly 70 Percent of Elderly Widows Live Alone, According to U.S. Census Bureau

US Census Bureau, Dec 12, 2007 Nearly 70 Percent of Elderly Widows Live Alone, According to U.S. Census

Assistant Secretary for Aging Josefina G. Carbonell to Participate in the 2007 National Prevention and Health Promotion Summit

Administration on Aging, Nov 28, 2007 Assistant Secretary for Aging Josefina G. Carbonell to Participate in the 2007 National Prevention and Health Promotion

FDA Requests Marketing Suspension of Trasylol

US Food and Drug Administration, Nov 07, 2007 FDA Requests Marketing Suspension of

HHS Fights Durable Medical Equipment Fraud

Administration on Aging, Oct 31, 2007 Demonstration Project Targets Fraudulent Business Practices in South Florida and Southern

Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Justice Fight Infusion Therapy Fraud

Administration on Aging, Oct 24, 2007 Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Justice Fight Infusion Therapy

Elderly Woman Abandoned in Polish Nursing Home in Fraud Scheme

Staff Writer, Oct 17, 2007 Elderly Woman Abandoned in Polish Nursing Home in Fraud

Attorney General Corbett announces creation of Elder Abuse Unit

Pennsylvania Attorney General, Oct 10, 2007 Attorney General Tom Corbett today announced the formation of an Elder Abuse Unit within the Attorney General's

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