By Des Moines Register on 11/12/2018
“… One in 10 older adults in the United States is abused or exploited every year. The abuse can be physical, psychological, or financial. In any form, it is unconscionable. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/iowa-view/2018/11/12/iowa-takes-center-stage-fight-against-elder-abuse/1941872002/
By Real Clear Investigations on 10/30/2018
“… John Doe and Jane Roe met at a fraternity party. The two, both referred to with common legal pseudonyms, danced and drank. Then they went upstairs to John’s room, where they had sex. Two days later, Jane filed a sexual misconduct charge against John, contending that she had been too drunk to consent. John disagreed. ….”
Read the entire article: https://www.realclearinvestigations.com/articles/2018/10/24/reversing_the_verdict_campus_sex_assault_cases_and_the_courts.html?fbclid=IwAR3yhCZWQqFbHQYqa7a5JTqp-feg98syRy-vuku1et0qmLi7knzsqXOv-Ek
By WKYT on 10/14/2018
“… Ed died eight months later at the age of 77. According to an autopsy report, Ed died from toxic levels of Amiodarone, a heart medication that he was allergic to. Sanders and other family members are thinking Mary Ann, a 66-year-old woman who claimed to be a nurse, is to blame. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.wkyt.com/content/news/Versailles-woman-raises-awareness-about-elder-abuse–497531851.html
By Laker Pioneer on 11/07/2018
“… Elder financial abuse on any scale can easily leave older adults and their families financially and emotionally devastated. We define elder financial abuse as a misappropriation of financial resources or abusive use of financial control in the context of a relationship where there is an expectation of trust, causing harm to an older person. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.hometownsource.com/laker_pioneer/community/the-biggest-reasons-elder-financial-abuse-goes-unreported/article_70359362-ddf1-11e8-98e4-d76baac6c1d4.html
By Mail And Guardian on 11/02/2018
“… My friend’s pastor, Reverend Andrew, was the first to speak: “For many years, I was a victim of domestic violence … at the hands of my former wife.”
The group reacted in shock and disbelief, but this did not surprise him. He smiled and assured everyone that he was no longer ashamed and that, indeed, domestic violence can go both ways. Not all violent spouses are men. …”
Read the entire article: https://mg.co.za/article/2018-11-02-00-domestic-abuse-isnt-only-by-men
By KTNV on 11/05/2018
“… That led to the arrest of private professional guardian April Parks and three others working for her. With Monday’s plea deal, it’s official — the guardian is guilty of exploiting the vulnerable people they were appointed by the court to protect. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.ktnv.com/news/contact-13/april-parks-others-plead-guilty-in-guardianship-exploitation-case
Canton Rep on 11/03/2018
“… An 85-year-old woman has lived alone for nearly five years since her husband died. She has two children who have busy lives and children of their own. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.cantonrep.com/news/20181103/ending-elder-abuse-starts-with-being-present
By Times Of Malta on 11/04/2018
“… “The stereotype that a man can never be a victim is very strong. Unfortunately, this stereotype is prevalent across society and among people of different backgrounds, including professionals,” Karl Grech has told The Sunday Times of Malta. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20181104/local/abused-men-afraid-to-seek-help.693346
Gadsdey Times on 10/28/2018
“… October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and we would like to call attention to this to encourage anyone in an abusive relationship — physical, mental or otherwise — to seek help immediately. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.gadsdentimes.com/news/20181028/our-view-seek-help-immediately-when-it-comes-to-abuse?fbclid=IwAR10lrA8EFSwG14fNSzayuAYt-GxkkoqT084jnxp29wzEyAhS1E6MCuwI2c
