By Whyy on 02/19/2018
“…. Anyone who has experienced the pain of watching a friend or loved one suffer from dementia knows that it is a thief, robbing people of their identity, independence and, ultimately, their lives. ….”
Read the entire article: https://whyy.org/articles/role-cognitive-decline-financial-elder-abuse-can/
By Law on 02/19/2018
“… In last week’s Law Journal, our firm contributed an article defining the new law on cyber-harassment. In this edition, let’s discuss another escalating problem that is similar to cyber-harassment—cyber-bullying. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.law.com/njlawjournal/sites/njlawjournal/2018/02/19/the-legal-fight-against-cyber-bullying/
By The Star on 02/10/2018
“… While February is known for Valentine’s Day and the hearts and flowers that come with the observance, it also is a time used to draw attention to teen dating violence.
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month aims to shine a spotlight on the issue and help put an end to teen dating violence. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.kpcnews.com/news/latest/eveningstar/article_b9abdf8f-4f06-5ceb-8149-5885e980f473.html
By Daily Interlake on 02/11/2018
“… Today’s senior citizens were raised to be polite and trustworthy. Many of them have worked most of their lives, have a home that’s paid off and money in their savings accounts. A lot of older people also pride themselves on having excellent credit. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.dailyinterlake.com/local_news/20180211/1_in_5_seniors_fall_prey_to_financial_scams
By The Rogersville Review on 02/12/2018
“… Though the topic of relationship abuse is usually avoided in our society, especially for our youth, the grim reality is 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men will experience relationship violence in their lifetime, and all of us can expect to be in an unhealthy relationship at some point. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.therogersvillereview.com/rogersville/article_fb4862eb-eaa7-5061-97a6-716169c4f74e.html
By Eurek Alert on 02/12/2018
“… Led by Professor Dieter Wolke (senior author) at Warwick’s Department of Psychology, this is the first study to explore the relationship between sibling bullying and the development of psychotic disorders. ….”
Read the entire article: https://eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-02/uow-sbm021218.php
By KARE on 02/12/2018
“… ST. PAUL, Minn. – Mary held up a picture of her father’s leg, though it no longer looked like a leg. She told lawmakers how her dad had been taken to an assisted living facility after an injury.
She said his wounds were always bandaged and the family was asked to leave the room when the dressings were changed. One day, she saw underneath. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.kare11.com/article/news/investigations/families-of-elder-abuse-victims-call-for-change-at-senate-hearing/89-517969285
By Inside Highered on 02/12/2018
“… A federal appeals court has partially sided with a male student who alleged that Miami University in Ohio was discriminatory when he was investigated for sexual assault and subsequently suspended. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2018/02/12/title-ix-lawsuit-against-miami-university-has-new-traction
By Washington Post on 02/10/2018
“… President Trump on Saturday appeared to side with men accused of domestic abuse or sexual misconduct, following a week of turmoil surrounding allegations of spousal abuse against two male aides that brought the national #MeToo movement inside the White House. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-decries-lack-of-due-process-for-men-accused-of-sexual-harassment-abuse/2018/02/10/fb6f7e08-0e89-11e8-95a5-c396801049ef_story.html?utm_term=.3d439172a3fd
By Central Maine on 02/04/2018
“… Financial abuse or exploitation is a widespread form of elder abuse. Sadly, it is sometimes perpetrated by family members or caregivers.
A bill presented by my friend and colleague, Rep. Thomas Longstaff, would help prevent some of that. I was proud to cosponsor the measure, L.D. 968, which earned the support of a legislative panel last week. It would require financial institutions to clarify an older Mainer’s intent when opening a joint financial account. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.centralmaine.com/2018/02/04/bill-would-protect-maines-elderly/
