77-year-old woman slain; son held Oct 26, 2008
Arsenault said George Ramos has a history of violence toward police and his family, including his father, and was involved in an elder abuse case in 2005. He also has a history of alcohol and drug abuse, Arsenault said. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
AP: Attacks Heat Up in 9th District Race for Congress Oct 25, 2008
And Baker is firing back with her own charge that Luetkemeyer put personal profit ahead of public policy by opposing an elder abuse bill as a state lawmaker. The near-daily barrage of accusations and counterclaims by the two campaigns indicates just how high the stakes have risen in the 9th, where six-term incumbent Kenny Hulshof's decision to run for governor has left a contested campaign for an open seat being closely watched - and paid for in part - by both Democrats and Republicans in... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Community Notes (Oct. 23) Oct 24, 2008
Help for elder abuse, neglect ... From physical, emotional or sexual abuse to self-neglect or financial exploitation, elder abuse has many dimensions ... Despite this growth, though, the National Center on Elder Abuse estimates that only 1 in 5 cases are actually reported. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
SD caretaker accused of leaving elderly man in van Oct 24, 2008
Tessie Magan and her husband Donnie Magan have been charged with one count each of elder abuse. They pleaded not guilty Wednesday in Vista Superior Court. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Prosecutors Say Couple Gambled, Left Man In Van Oct 24, 2008
-- A North County couple is facing felony elder abuse charges Friday for allegedly leaving an 84-year-old man with Parkinson's disease in a van while they gambled at a casino. Rancho Bernardo resident Tessie Magan, 49, and her husband, Donnie Magan, 48, were arraigned in a Vista courtroom Wednesday and face up to four years in prison, if convicted, The San Diego Union-Tribune reported. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Pillsbury Foundation helps seniors Oct 24, 2008
She said there is a marked increase in elder abuse and this money will be used in those situations. Elizabeth Macomber, vice president of philanthropy for Hospice of the North Shore, accepted the donation on behalf of the Danvers-based organization also celebrating its 30th anniversary. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Couple held on elder abuse Oct 24, 2008
Couple charged with elder abuse; left ill senior in van while they gambled ... NORTH COUNTY COURTS A North County couple has been charged with felony elder abuse for allegedly leaving an 84-year-old man suffering from Parkinson's disease in a van while they gambled at a casino ... The couple, Donnie and Tessie Magan, pleaded not guilty Wednesday in Vista Superior Court to one count each of felony elder abuse. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Nursing home staff sacked for alleged sexual abuse Oct 22, 2008
" Ms Dempsey said it was the first time a sexual assault had been reported at the home, which has more than 300 beds and claims to be one of the largest employers on the Central Coast. A spokeswoman for the department confirmed that two cases of alleged assault had been reported in recent weeks. She said the complaints would be investigated by the Aged Care Complaints Investigation Scheme to determine if the home was fit to provide adequate care. The news comes days after a Federal Government... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
SF travel agent allegedly defrauded clients Oct 22, 2008
Cai also pleaded not guilty to elder abuse and operating a travel agency without a license. She is being jailed in lieu of $500,000 bail, according to Erica Derryck, spokeswoman for the district attorney. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Protecting the vulnerable from thieves Oct 20, 2008
A new law will take effect Jan. 1 to streamline reports of elder abuse ... There's a tendency to do their own internal reviews because of fear that if it leaks out, it's bad for business, said Greenwood, head of the county's Elder Abuse Unit and one of the nation's leading experts on the issue ... A new state law going into effect Jan. 1 will require police and local ombudsmen for the elderly to immediately report cases of known or suspected elder abuse including theft to the District Attorney's... (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Bail Increased In Fire Pit Cremation Case Oct 18, 2008
Allmond and Ray have been charged with two felony counts each of elder abuse and theft, as well as one misdemeanor count of unlawfully disposing of human remains. They have not yet entered pleas and remain in custody. (KCRA 3, CA)
Caregiver accused of drug binge on woman's dime Oct 18, 2008
"Sadly, I have a lot of cases that are similar," said Annie Shoen, a Multnomah County deputy district attorney assigned to the elder abuse unit. Often, a caretaker or a family member starts stealing from the elderly person, or obtains the power of attorney and abuses it. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Los Angeles Area Health Care Company Owner Pleads Guilty to Medical Identity Theft and Medicare Fraud Oct 17, 2008
This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Margaret L. Carter, and is being investigated by the FBI; the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Inspector General; the California Department of Justice; the Bureau of Medical Fraud and Elder Abuse; and the Los Angeles County Health Authority Law Enforcement Task Force. SOURCE U.S. Department of Justice. (PR Newswire)
DeKalb, Atlanta police to hold crime-prevention workshop Oct 17, 2008
After an 8:30 a.m. breakfast, workshops will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon on working with the Atlanta and DeKalb police departments, as well as topics such as elder abuse, gangs and animal cruelty. Recent headlines. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Review of vulnerable adult care Oct 16, 2008
Charity Action on Elder Abuse says current care guidance is often ignored, leading to "atrocious" cases of physical, mental and financial abuse. It is demanding new legislation to tackle elder abuse, 67% of which, it says, is perpetrated in people's own homes by family, friends or neighbours ... Action on Elder Abuse (AEA) says financial exploitation in particular is a growing problem. (BBC News -- UK)
Sheriff: Family Cremated Mom, Kept Benefits Oct 16, 2008
Ramona Allmond's daughter and grandson were arrested Sunday on suspicion of embezzlement, elder abuse and disposing of a body without a permit, among other charges. They are being held at the Tehama County Jail in Red Bluff on $30,000 bail, with arraignment set for Thursday. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Nor Cal Family Cremates Mom, Keeps Benefits Oct 16, 2008
s daughter and grandson were arrested Sunday on suspicion of embezzlement, elder abuse and other charges. Tehama sheriff's says the 84-year-old Allmond likely had died of natural causes. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Justice conference to be held Oct 13, 2008
Conference programming focuses on identifying elder abuse and exploitation, competency issues, undue influence and self-determination, the provision of adult protective services, protection and advocacy services, and related American Indian law. The event also features a panel discussion titled "Exploitation: A Case Study from Ward County.". (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
TMW Fraud: Elderly Abuse Oct 13, 2008
Posted by Martha Serda. People are victimized, but when you're talking about the elderly, it doesn't get much worse. (KOLD.com, AZ)
Kinder Should Be Returned Oct 11, 2008
As lieutenant governor and in the Senate he has been an advocate for senior citizens, including backing legislation to increase penalties for elder abuse and he crafted the Missouri Senior Rx plan providing prescription drug coverage for low-income seniors. He chairs the Missouri Rx Plan Commission. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
LETTERS: NCT, Oct. 11, 2008 Oct 11, 2008
In the name of growth and market freedom, we commit elder abuse on old Mother Nature. Of course, we do not have a truly free market. (North County Times)
Elder abuser scammed grandparents while collecting welfare Oct 11, 2008
Clackamas detectives called it one of the worst cases of elder abuse and welfare fraud they had ever seen. Cole was sentenced to 75 months in prison. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
D.A. Leone announces new elder abuse initiative Oct 10, 2008
District Attorney Gerry Leone attended lunch at the Medford Senior Center Friday to announce the new Leaders in Elder Abuse Prevention (LEAPS) program ... The new program comes as a response to a 71 percent rise in cases of elder abuse reported to the D.A. s office from 2003 to 2007 ... The most common forms of elder abuse, Flaherty said are physical, emotional, verbal and financial. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Domestic Violence Roundtable to meet Oct 8, 2008
Also at the October meeting, the Roundtable will offer specific suggestions about ways that a volunteer can help with the effort to mobilize our towns to reduce the incidence of all forms of abusive behavior, including child abuse, elder abuse, and violence in teen-dating as well as violence within marriages and committed partnerships. For more information, visit. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
County Lines for October 8, 2008 Oct 8, 2008
The boy was arrested on suspicion of trespassing, resisting arrest, elder abuse and residential burglary and was booked into juvenile hall. Santa Maria. (Santa Maria Times)
Injured caretaker arrested for senior abuse Oct 8, 2008
Renee Armas, 47, of Crescent City was arrested on suspicion of cruelty to an elder with great bodily injury, elder abuse and prevention or dissuasion of a victim from reporting a crime. Police Chief Douglas Plack said the victim tried to call 911 after the alleged assault occurred but Armas took the phone from him then he left to another home "to seek refuge from his assailant.". (Daily Triplicate)
Hard-Working Freshman Is Adrift In A Sea Of Partyers - 10/8/2008 Oct 8, 2008
What you have described is blatant elder abuse. But I wonder where your daughter learned that violence was acceptable behavior. (FOX23.com, OK)
Jury Finds Man Guilty Of Stealing From Landlord Oct 7, 2008
"Elder abuse is a serious crime that our communities can never tolerate," District Attorney Jeff Reisig said. Esquivel was convicted of theft from an elder and fraudulent use of a credit card, both of which are felonies, officials said. (KCRA 3, CA)
State budget slashes county funds by $4.2 million Oct 7, 2008
The Mentally Ill Offender Crime Reduction grant programs have been eliminated at the state level, and the district attorney's office is losing funding for a spousal abuse prosecution program and getting less money for prosecuting elder abuse. State reimbursements for jail booking fees are being reduced by 10 percent, or $83,000. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Around the Valley Oct 6, 2008
Home invasions, robberies topic for Triad discussion"Robberies and Home Invasions, How Do We Prevent Them, and How Do We Defend Ourselves?" will be addressed at the Fresno County Triad meeting at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the First Baptist Church, 1400 E. Saginaw Ave. Speakers include Fresno police detective Rudy Montoya, Fresno County sheriff's detective Art Maldonado, who handles elder abuse cases, and Tim Donovan, from the Fresno County District Attorney's elder abuse unit. Details: (559)... (Fresno Bee -- Local)
SeniorChecked Tackles Crimes Against Seniors With New Technology Oct 3, 2008
The Web-based tool provides independent and unbiased third party review of companies and employees who serve senior citizens in their homes in order to combat the rise in elder abuse, financial exploitation and crimes against seniors ... Bethesda, MD (PRWEB) October 3, 2008 -- Providing an independent and unbiased third party review of companies and employees who serve senior citizens in their homes, SeniorChecked has been released by Silver Nation, LLC in the Washington, DC market to combat the... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Suit against Marian Medical Center dismissed Sep 24, 2008
A lawsuit filed against Marian Medical Center alleging intentional infliction of emotional and mental distress and elder abuse related to a visit by pop star Michael Jackson to the hospital has been dismissed. The suit was filed in Santa Barbara County Superior Court in Santa Maria in February 2007 by the family of Manuela Gomez Ruiz of Santa Maria, who died at the hospital in February 2005 at the age of 73. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Judge rules in McMahons favor in lawsuit Sep 24, 2008
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge ruled last week that McMahon's lawsuit against Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and two physicians lays out adequate legal ground to pursue claims that include negligence, elder abuse, battery, fraud and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Attorneys for Cedars-Sinai had challenged the legal basis for six of the claims. (MSNBC -- News)
Varela named Lady of the Year by Xi Psi Sep 23, 2008
Varela is a ombudsman volunteer and visits assisted living homes to prevent elder abuse. Varela works under program director, Sister Betty Adams, and umbrella of the Catholic Community Services of Southeastern Arizona. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Desperate husband fails to kill ailing wife Sep 23, 2008
He has been charged with attempted murder and elder abuse. Wheeler's lawyer Steve Balash says the man was disheartened because Betty's dementia had progressed to the point where she no longer recognized her family. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Docker River death puts aged care failings in spotlight Sep 22, 2008
" Questions raised The Docker River aged care facility is one of 30 special Indigenous homes across the country. Dulcie Brumby's death raises serious questions about how the Commonwealth Government could have funded this facility despite the fact there was no overnight supervision of patients. Lilian Jeter, executive director of the Elder Abuse Prevention Association, says the situation in Docker River is against the law. "Why wasn't there any staff members there or a staff member. This is an... (ABC Online)
Puppy mill - 23 dogs found dead Sep 20, 2008
He is charged with grand theft, elder abuse and contracting without a license. "This guy just doesn't care ... about anybody or anything," Patterson said. (Pet-Abuse.com)
Medicare Strike Force Indicts 18 Los Angeles Area Residents For Health Care Related Fraud Sep 19, 2008
The cases were investigated by the FBI; the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Inspector General; CMS; the California Department of Justice; the Bureau of Medical Fraud and Elder Abuse; and the Los Angeles County Health Authority Law Enforcement Task Force. The Strike Force is led by Kirk Ogrosky, Deputy Chief of the Criminal Division's Fraud Section in Washington, D.C., and the office of U.S. Attorney Thomas P. O'Brien of the Central District of California. (PR Newswire)
Man gets 28 months in elder abuse case Sep 19, 2008
Tom Sigea, who entered an Alford plea to charges that he squandered his parents money, appears in Cowlitz County Superior Court for sentencing Thursday afternoon. Greg Ebersole / The Daily News. (Longview Daily News, WA)
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Man gets 28 months in elder abuse case. Thursday, September 18, 2008 11:30 PM PDT. (Longview Daily News, WA)
City of Angels Accused of Negligence and Elder Abuse in Case of Missing Man Sep 18, 2008
- PHOTO, COMPLAINT NEY INTERVIEW AVAILABLE - LOS ANGELES, Sept. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- A complaint alleging elder abuse and negligence was filed today against City of Angels Medical Center -- Downtown Campus in Los Angeles County Superior Court (Case #BC398305) on behalf of a 76-year-old man with the mental capabilities of a six-year-old child who has been missing from the hospital since Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008 ... The suit also charges the hospital with elder abuse for their lack of following... (PR Newswire)
The District Three candidates Sep 18, 2008
Positions: DeNunzio would focus much of his energy on issues affecting elderly people, such as elder abuse. He would push to eliminate public financing of city elections and use that money instead for social services. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Lockeford man facing fraud, animal cruelty charges Sep 18, 2008
The dog's condition led to the arrest of Lockeford resident Robert Lance Weaver on suspicion of animal cruelty, grand theft, elder abuse and contracting without a license ... He was arrested on suspicion of nine counts of grand theft, two counts of elder abuse and nine counts of contracting without a license ... Two of the victims are considered elderly, which resulted in Weaver being charged with elder abuse as well, Stromberg said. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Crime watch: Sept. 9-13 Sep 17, 2008
in connection with a case of elder abuse, according to the police report. Detective Cheryl Molloy made the arrest. (Brookline TAB, MA)
State warns elderly of false calls for help Sep 13, 2008
Consumers with questions about this scam or other problems should contact the Consumer Protection Hotline at 1-800-441-2555 or the Elder Abuse Hotline at 1-866-623-2137. Both numbers are toll-free. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Assault case adds to woes of educator Sep 12, 2008
The elder abuse report was from an incident in January, the day before Barkwell's husband, Anthony, died after a long bout with cancer, police said. Police said family members allege that Barkwell argued with the older woman, then shoved her and yanked away her walker. (Florida Today)
Body In Concrete Cocoon Found In Back Yard Sep 11, 2008
SAN DIEGO -- A gruesome discovery in the back yard of a North Park home is leading authorities to warn people of elder abuse ... In July, Brooks was arrested In La Jolla on suspicion of elder abuse and murder. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Portland woman charged with bilking mom out of $40,000 Sep 9, 2008
The National Center on Elder Abuse reports that roughly two-thirds of those who take advantage of the elderly are relatives, most often the victim's adult child or spouse. National statistics also show that between 1 million and 2 million Americans older than 65 have been exploited or mistreated by someone whom they relied on for care. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
FALLBROOK: Suspect in Fallbrook strangling found dead Sep 7, 2008
She is being held at the Las Colinas Detention Center in Santee on allegations that she embezzled or stole from her grandmother while working as her caretaker, a form of elder abuse, booking records show. Her bail is currently 50,000, with her first court appearance scheduled for Monday. (North County Times)
Financial abuse of elderly 'huge' Sep 6, 2008
The scale of the problem was "huge and terrifying" with cash and property worth tens of millions of pounds taken last year, Action on Elder Abuse said ... Action on Elder Abuse says it has seen a rise in the number of people who contact its helpline because of financial abuse. (BBC News -- UK)
Doug Porter sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 28 Sep 3, 2008
In addition to first-degree murder, the jury found Porter guilty of attempted murder stemming from the initial crash, elder abuse causing death and theft from an elder by a caretaker. Jurors also said Porter is guilty of two special circumstances that require a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole: murder for financial gain and murder to silence a witness to theft. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Larizza savors win over Tanner Aug 28, 2008
He wants to include a cross section of the community as he eases into the office -- law enforcement, treatment providers, educators, those who are involved in domestic violence issues, and representatives from the Council on Aging who are familiar with elder abuse issues. "I want to get a broad spectrum of individuals to give me that comprehensive approach to making the State Attorney's Office work better," he said. (The St. Augustine Record)
Hammering Son Faces 5 Years Aug 27, 2008
A Foster City man has pleaded no contest to elder abuse for hitting his father in the head with a hammer because he mistakenly thought the 81-year-old man had to be hospitalized before he could be admitted to a nursing home. More Bay Area News. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
DA calls on faith leaders for a hand Aug 24, 2008
The San Diego County District Attorney's Office is reaching out to faith leaders in an effort to help prevent consumer fraud and elder abuse ... Deputy District Attorney Paul Greenwood, another speaker at the Balboa Park meeting, reminded clergy they are mandated by law to report suspected elder abuse to authorities. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Ed McMahon sells home, but not to Trump Aug 23, 2008
Attorneys for Cedars-Sinai wrote that McMahons lawsuit failed to prove allegations of fraud, battery, elder abuse and emotional distress. They also want to prevent McMahon from seeking punitive damages. (MSNBC -- News)
Abuse Suspect Goes Free When Victim Dies Aug 20, 2008
Jahton Green, 21, is expected to be released from Santa Rita Jail in Dublin, where he was being held on charges of robbery and elder abuse causing great bodily injury in the January attacks on Robert Whitman and Tchang Hoang at their Berkeley homes ... Hoang died six months later in his native China, and his relatives said they didn't want an autopsy performed, said Eileen McAndrew, a senior deputy district attorney who prosecutes elder abuse cases. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Man who accosted Wiesel in hotel to be released Aug 19, 2008
Hunt was convicted of a felony count of false imprisonment with a hate crime allegation and misdemeanor counts of battery and elder abuse. Comments. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
DNA match triggered arrest in 2002 rape case Aug 19, 2008
He has been charged with one count of sexual assault during the commission of a burglary and one count of elder abuse with great bodily injury, according to Palo Alto Police Agent Dan Ryan. On May 10, 2002, the woman was raped and brutally beaten in her ground-floor Palo Alto Commons apartment off El Camino Real in south Palo Alto. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Gonzales Woman Arrested For Mortgage Fraud Aug 19, 2008
Ponce was charged with 12 felony counts of elder abuse, grand theft and residential burglary. She was released from jail after posting a $90,000 bond. (KSBW 8, CA)
Man Convicted In Wiesel Hate Crime Ordered To Mental Treatment Aug 19, 2008
He was also convicted of two misdemeanors, elder abuse and battery, but was acquitted of attempted kidnapping, false imprisonment by violence or menace, false imprisonment of an elder and stalking. Dondero said that while the case was "arguably overcharged," Hunt's actions represented "a serious affront" to "a respected, important member of our community.". (NBC 11, CA)
Suspect in rape of Palo Alto woman, 94, jailed Aug 16, 2008
Roberto Cruz Recendes, 40, was arraigned Friday in a Palo Alto courtroom on charges of sexual assault during a burglary and elder abuse with great bodily injury after DNA evidence linked him to a crime that prosecutors had initially charged another man with, police said. A Santa Clara County Superior Court judge ordered Recendes held on $1 million bail. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Man arrested for rape of 94-year-old woman Aug 16, 2008
Recendes has been charged with one count of sexual assault during the commission of a burglary and one count of elder abuse with great bodily injury, according to Ryan. He is being held in the Santa Clara County main jail without bail. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET Aug 16, 2008
ELDERABUSE (Breton, The Providence Journal) -- Doctors in almost every state are required by law to report suspected elder abuse of their patients. But hardly any of them do, even if they fear that their silence may subject an elderly person to continued abuse at the hands of a caregiver. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Georgia crisis shows Obama ready to lead Aug 12, 2008
10): The story about the Gardner family losing their home should have been an article about elder abuse committed by the daughter and son - who repeatedly refinanced the home for their own financial gain. LAURIE BARRETT. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Inconsistencies show the truth Aug 10, 2008
That was forgotten throughout the case leading to Porter's conviction Monday for murder, elder abuse and other crimes that likely will put him in prison for the rest of his life. Frank Craig, never Doug Porter, was the victim. (Modesto Bee, CA)
