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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

Protecting Senior Investors is one of The Most Important Issues of Our Time

sec.gov, Sep 20, 2007 In 2006, there were more than 37 million Americans age 65 and older, accounting for 12% of the total

Administration on Aging Funds Projects to Help Older Adults Protect Pension Rights

Administration on Aging, Oct 03, 2007 projects funded under this program are designed to educate and promote pension and retirement savings plan counseling and assistance among older

America’s Workforce: Healthy, Competitive and Growing

dol.gov, Sep 04, 2007 U.S. Labor Department releases report on state of U.S. workforce ? Labor Day

East Bay Area Nursing Home Served Today With Two Wrongful Death Lawsuits Claiming Husband And Wife Lost Both Of Their Elderly Mothers Due To Elder Abuse

Nursing Home and Elder Abuse Law Center, Aug 28, 2007 The Nursing Home & Elder Abuse Law Center announced today that a local San Francisco East Bay Area nursing home was served today with two wrongful death

Assisted Living Facility Administrator Arrested For Neglect And Operating without A License

Attorney General of Florida, Aug 23, 2007 Attorney General Bill McCollum today announced the arrest of Fannie Finkley, owner of a Pensacola-based assisted living facility, on charges of neglect and operating a

Illinois Nursing Home Fined For Failing To Protect Residents From Sexual Abuse

Staff Writer, Aug 15, 2007 The staff at a nursing home in Belvidere, Illinois was not able to protect several confused elderly women at the home from the sexual advances of a demented

Massachusetts Mandated Elder Abuse Reporting Law

Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, Aug 09, 2007 Massachusetts Mandated Reporting Requires reporting by specific professional or licensed groups, such as physicians, dentists, nurses, police, or social

Many Nursing Home Residents May Not Get Regular Eye Examinations

Journal of American Medical Association, Jul 26, 2007 In nursing home study, more than half were visually impaired yet two-thirds had no record of or reference to an eye examination in their medical

Governor Blagojevich launches annual “Break the Silence” campaign to increase awareness about Elder Abuse

Illinois State Government, Jul 18, 2007 Governor Blagojevich and the Illinois Department on Aging (IDOA) today launched the 3rd annual statewide Break the Silence campaign and proclaimed July Elder Abuse

Minnesota State Employee Health Plan to Use E-Prescribing

Minnesota State Government, Jul 10, 2007 Government can and should do more to contain health care costs through technology and the purchasing

Bipartisan Coalition Fighting For Elder Justice

hatch.senate.gov, Jun 20, 2007 A bipartisan group in Congress introduced legislation to protect senior citizens from abuse and

SEC, Federal Reserve Bank and Elder Law Journal to Present Senior Investor Protection Symposium May 18 in Chicago

sec.gov, Jun 04, 2007 Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Christopher Cox today announced the SEC will partner with the Elder Law Journal of the University of Illinois College of Law

Fighting For Elder Jusitce

Senate, May 04, 2007 A bipartisan group in Congress yesterday introduced legislation to protect senior citizens from abuse and

Financial Scam Targeting Elderly

State of California, May 15, 2007 The sentencing of three senior citizens who preyed on the elderly by selling them financial products that were unregistered and

Florida Elder Law And Medicaid Fraud

Senate.gov, Mar 28, 2007 Fraud over the long term may be Floridas push to overhaul its entire Medicaid

Mississippi Governor Remarks On Elder Fraud and Abuse

House.Gov, Mar 28, 2007 In light of the increased health care costs imposed

Minnesota Medical Care and Anti-Fraud Project

AOA.Gov, Mar 28, 2007 The project goal is to train volunteer peer educators to empower other senior

Violations For Nursing Home In Illinois

State Of Illinois, Mar 20, 2007 The Illinois Department of Public Health today announced the following type A

California Elder Abuse In Nursing Homes

State of California, Feb 21, 2007 Over the age of 65 will reside in a nursing home sometime in their

Stock Broker Charged With Defrauding Elderly Client

Federal Bureau of Investigation, Feb 05, 2007 A Wellesley stock broker was charged today in federal court with defrauding one of his elderly clients of over

A Statistical Profile of Hispanic Older Americans Aged 65+

Administration on Aging, Jan 23, 2007 The Hispanic older population was just over 2 million in 2004 and is projected to grow to over 15 million by

Grassley Advances Elder Justice Bill Through Committee

senat.gov, Dec 29, 2006 Bipartisan legislation to help prevent elder abuse and give consumers more information to guide nursing home

Elder Abuse Article - Chairman Smith Applauds Committee Passage of Bill Aimed at Prevention and Treatment of Elder Abuse

US Senate, Jan 03, 2007 Any act of violence or exploitation of the elderly is simply

Elder Abuse Cases - Elder Abuse Unit

attorneygeneral.gov, Dec 20, 2006 The sole mission of the Elder Abuse Unit will be to investigate and prosecute all forms of abuse of the elderly including financial

California Elder Care - Insurance Agent Arrested

insurance.ca.gov, Dec 14, 2006 He was booked into the Twin Towers jail facility in Los Angeles, and charged with five felony counts of Grand Theft and 15 felony counts of securities

Elder Abuse Article and Medicare

aoa.gov, Dec 07, 2006 SMP projects train retired professional volunteers to help educate older

Medicare Nursing Home Payments To Increase In 2007

hhs.gov, Nov 30, 2006 Medicare payments to nursing homes will increase by approximately $560 million in 2007, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced

State Revokes License For Elderly Care Residential Facility

calwnet.gov, Nov 16, 2006 An investigation by CDSS uncovered violations that included the death of a client suffering from dementia who was allowed to wander unnoticed from the

Gibbons Calls For End To Age Discrimination In The Workplace

house.gov, Nov 22, 2006 Change the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rule and allow the retirement age to be raised from 60 to

Arrests In $1.4 Million Medi-Cal And Medicare Fraud Cases

ag.ca.gov, Nov 09, 2006 Among the crimes committed by the trio are the fraudulent reporting of medical services that were never

Arraignment Of Life Insurance Agent On Felony Charges Of Elder Financial Abuse

insurance.ca.gov, Nov 02, 2006 There are few crimes more heinous than taking advantage of a senior to cheat them out of their life

Georgia Elder Care

state of Georgia, Oct 18, 2006 Elder abuse is a crime, but that doesn?t stop some people from abusing, neglecting and exploiting older

Elder Fraud Issues With Relatives Or Caregivers

FDIC Government, Oct 11, 2006 Committing identity theft; borrowing funds without intending to repay; and denying services to the elderly

Elder Fraud Issues and Prevention

Admin. On Aging, Oct 06, 2006 The immediate, and often regular contact, financial institutions have with their older customers puts financial institutions in a unique

Elderly Estate Planning Services

State of California, Sep 27, 2006 Some self-proclaimed ?trust specialists? and financial planning ?experts? have no advanced training or qualifications in estate planning. And these so-called experts

Pennsylvania Elder Abuse Article On Senior Protection Unit

State of Pennsylvania, Sep 07, 2006 Attorney General Tom Corbett today announced the formation of an Elder Abuse Unit within the Attorney General's

Guardianship And Conservatorship Law

Admin. On Aging, Sep 14, 2006 A Guardianship is established when the Probate Court appoints a Guardian over a

Stock Investment Fraud On Senior

SEC Litigation, Aug 31, 2006 Obtained over 1.6 million from at least 64 investors, most of them senior

Los Angeles Elder Fraud Issue In Nursing Homes

State of California, Aug 28, 2006 Arrested the owner of six skilled nursing facilities in Southern and Central California in connection with the alleged bribery of a nursing home

Elder Abuse Article on Spousal Abuse

National Institute Health, Aug 17, 2006 Neglect is one of the most common forms of elder abuse, along with physical and psychological

Chicago Elder Care and the Elder Justice Act

US House, Aug 08, 2006 The Elder Justice Act will provide victim assistance, improved long-term care and support for at-risk elders. In addition, this legislation will provide resources to

Elder Fraud Issuse In Denver

Office of Victim Crimes Government, Aug 03, 2006 In the City and County of Denver, Colorado, alone, older adults have lost and continue to lose millions of dollars each year to financial exploitation and

Reporting Elder Abuse - An Elder Abuse Article

America on Aging, Jul 17, 2006 If the agency decides the situation possibly violates state elder abuse laws, it assigns a caseworker to conduct an

Elder Law Pennsylvania, Designed To Protect Senior Citizens

State of Pennsyvania, Jul 26, 2006 Announced the formation of an Elder Abuse Unit within the Attorney General's

Tip-Offs To Phone Elderly Fraud

ftc.gov, Jun 07, 2006 Many scams involve bogus prize offers, phony travel packages, get-rich-quick investments and fake

Elder Fraud Issue In Denver

usdoj.gov, May 24, 2006 Elderly victims lost more than $20

California Elder Laws

calbar.ca.gov, May 11, 2006 You have the legal right to do so if you have a medical condition or

Lansing Michigan Elder Abuse Task Force Protecting Seniors

michigan.gov, Apr 26, 2006 Identifying resources and changes in law that will assist in the prevention of elder

Protective Services Program For Elder Care Massachusetts

mass.gov, Apr 13, 2006 Mandated reporters who fail to make elder abuse reports when appropriate are subject to a fine up to

Consumer Protection and the Elderly

aoa.gov, Mar 23, 2006

Illinois Compiled Statutes On Elder Law

ilga.gov/legislation, Mar 06, 2006 promotion of a wide range of endeavors for the purpose of preventing elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation in both domestic and institutional

The Law For Nuring Home In Ohio

legislature.state.oh.us, Feb 06, 2006 Revised Code to require nursing homes and other homes for the

Nursing Home Abuse Case Of A 99 Year Old Women

michigan.gov, Feb 20, 2006 Neglect of a 90 year old female resident who later

Crime Prevention For Senior Citizen Of Texas

state.tx.us, Jan 23, 2006 Nation's most promising community policing movements for preventing crime against senior citizens: a program known as

State Of New Jersey Medicaid Waiver Home Care Programs

CT.Gov, Jan 06, 2006 The separate Department of Human Services determines financial eligibility and makes the payments for these waiver

Elder Abuse Is A Serious Problem

AOA.gov, Dec 23, 2005 Legislatures in all 50 states have passed some form of elder abuse prevention

Multi State Lawsuit, Ban On Ads That Imply Discount Drug Cards Are Government Endorsed

attorneygeneral.gov, Nov 30, 2005 Deceiving thousands of mostly older consumers by falsely implying that its discount drug

Abuse Of Guardianship And Powers Of Attorney, Scams And Other Forms Of Exploitation

aoa.dhhs.gov, Aug 10, 2005 These include medical and financial powers of attorney, living wills, and advance

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