By US News on 06/03/2018

“… Advocates say the programs provide peace of mind and evidence for investigators. Attorney General Brad Schimel says it will make it harder for caregivers to get away with preying on the elderly.

Workers in the elderly care industry and privacy advocates say they consider it a disturbing government foray into private spying. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/wisconsin/articles/2018-06-03/concerned-about-elder-abuse-states-loan-out-secret-cameras

By Red Bluff Daily News on 06/08/2018

“… alk about your finances. The Allianz Life Study, Safeguarding Our Seniors, found that those who talk about their finances to third-party resources, such as friends, family, and financial professionals, felt better equipped to prevent elder financial abuse than those who don’t. When possible, use checks and credit cards instead of cash. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.redbluffdailynews.com/2018/06/08/what-you-need-to-know-about-elder-financial-abuse/

By WMUR on 06/13/2018

“… Author Claire Burbank, a sixth-grader from Nottingham, said she might have some insights. She wrote her first book when she was in third grade and now has eight in her collection.

“I want littler kids, when they read these books, to know about this important topic for when they’re older, and maybe they can stand up for some of their friends,” she said. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.wmur.com/article/young-nh-author-focuses-on-bullying-in-books/21349989

By Fresno Bee on 06/11/2018

“… But this seems to be what we do by ignoring male suicide rates or males murdered or severely injured in domestic violence. We ignore the hundreds of men murdered by wives and the thousands of men who are victims of severe violence. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.fresnobee.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/article212953009.html

BY ITV on 06/12/2018

“… Male victims of domestic abuse are encouraged to seek support in a new campaign.

The #NOLESSOFAMAN campaign is aimed at men who are victims of domestic abuse.

There are more than 2.5 million cases of domestic abuse against men reported in the UK each year. …”

Read the entire article: http://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/2018-06-12/campaign-launched-to-urge-male-domestic-violence-victims-to-speak-up/

By Daily Republic

“… More than 1,600 cases of elder abuse were reported in Solano County during 2017, and about 196,000 statewide, Solano County supervisors were told Tuesday.

But that represents only about 4.17 percent – 1 in 24 – of the actual cases in California, a figure Gerald Huber, director of Solano County Health and Social Services, said is true for all states. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.dailyrepublic.com/all-dr-news/solano-news/fairfield/elderly-abuse-a-growing-problem-in-solano-as-population-ages/

By Stuff 06/03/2018

“… With Elder Abuse Awareness Week coming up on June 15 to 22 it is a timely reminder of the need to ensure older people are safe and secure, free from violence.

Elder abuse is more than that though. It also includes physical, psychological, financial and institutional abuse, as well as neglect and self-neglect. …”

Read the en tire article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/midweek/104437988/Unfortunately-elder-abuse-getting-more-common-in-our-society

By Wthr on 04/03/2018

“… Fighting back against bullying is tough. However, a Utah girl found a way that’s getting her a lot of attention.

And what she created gives those who are being bullied hope.

It’s natural for kids to imitate their parents. But 12-year-old Shelbi Webb and her father Jason probably have no idea how similar they are. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.wthr.com/article/comic-book-battles-bullying

By Cochrane Now on 06/04/2018

“… As a preamble to World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a Lilac was planted on the grounds of the Nan Boothby Memorial Library early this afternoon.

With its purple flowers, the Lilac is a symbol of the need to take action to address harmful actions taken against our elderly. …”

Read the entire article: https://www.cochranenow.com/local/purple-is-the-colour-lilac-is-the-symbol-elder-abuse-is-the-concern

By Fox 21 Online on 06/04/2018

“… Wisconsin is trying to curb elder abuse and gather reliable evidence for prosecutions by handing out free surveillance cameras to family members so they can secretly record caregivers …”

Read the enitre article: http://www.fox21online.com/2018/06/04/concerned-about-elder-abuse-states-loan-out-secret-cameras/