By Syracuse.com, 02/07/25
“…I do hope you will continue to support and refer people to domestic violence helplines and resources, but I also urge you to include local elder abuse hotlines in cases involving older adults. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.syracuse.com/advice/2025/02/dear-annie-make-no-mistake-elder-abuse-is-domestic-violence.html
By KMZU, 01/22/25
“…Three hospice workers reported to police that the patient was left in the care of 47-year-old Tammy Lynn Stark, who had neglected the patient for several days. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.kmzu.com/news/designated-caregiver-arrested-on-charges-of-drug-possession-and-elder-abuse/article_2d3f5cfe-d751-11ef-bea5-478be7452cf2.html
By Black Press USA, 11/5/2024
“The Department of Justice (DOJ) has released its annual report to Congress on efforts to
combat elder fraud, abuse, and neglect. The report details over 300 enforcement actions
against more than 700 defendants accused of targeting older adults. The department
recovered nearly $700 million, disrupted major transnational schemes, and prosecuted
cases involving substandard care at nursing homes and serious rights violations in
veterans’ facilities.”
Read the entire article: https://blackpressusa.com/doj-targets-elder-fraud-and-nursing-
home-abuse-in-sweeping-nationwide-actions/
By Main Street Media, 10/21/24
“…To help fight elder abuse, lawmakers passed legislation this year requiring district attorneys to provide confidentiality for those who report information regarding elder abuse. Under the law, those who come forward can still be interviewed, but their identity will be protected. The legislation also clarifies these individuals’ information must be reported to the district attorney from adult protective services. …”
Read the entire article: https://mainstreetmediatn.com/articles/columnists-opinion-pulaskicitizen/state-senate-update-new-laws-target-elder-abuse-protect-vulnerable-adults/
By Newsweek, 10/08/24
“…Elder abuse continues to be a problem across the U.S. and a new report from RP Legal Group has ranked states for the number of reported incidents, based on data from the National Adult Maltreatment Reporting System.
Read the entire article: https://www.newsweek.com/map-shows-states-highest-level-elder-abuse-1966064
By Q News, 10/10/24
“…“The landmark National Elder Abuse Prevalence Study led by AIFS indicated that approximately 15% of people aged 65+ reported an experience of elder abuse in the 12 months prior – including physical, sexual, financial or neglect,” Dr Gahan said. …”
Read the entire article: https://qnews.com.au/new-study-to-investigate-abuse-and-mistreatment-of-older-lgbt-people/
By Cafe Mom, 09/25/24
“…Marcee Gray, the mother of the suspect in the Apalachee High School shooting, has been indicted in Ben Hill County, Georgia, accused of taping her then-73-year-old mother to a chair, stealing her phone and damaging her home in November. …”
Read the entire article: https://cafemom.com/news/mother-of-georgia-school-shooting-suspect-is-indicted-on-elder-abuse-charges
By Local 10, 08/30/24
“…Surveillance footage recorded at 8:13 p.m., 8:40 p.m., and 8:58 p.m. that day showed CNA Nerissa Betton “engaging in physically abusive behavior toward several patients,” according to the police report.In one video, Betton appeared to repeatedly strike and stab a 78-year-old man with her hands and a metal fork, inflicting wounds on his right leg and forehead that caused “profuse bleeding,” police said. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.local10.com/news/local/2024/08/30/nursing-assistant-accused-of-stabbing-man-78-with-fork-at-fort-lauderdale-rehab-center/
By New York Post, 08/29/24
“A pack of teenage girls randomly attacked an elderly man on a Brooklyn subway platform early Monday — with at least one assailant whacking the victim with a scooter, cops and police sources said.The 76-year-old man was lying on a bench at the Rockaway Avenue subway station when the five suspects launched the assault, punching and kicking his head around 2:10 a.m., according to authorities.One of the perpetrators even swung her scooter at the man’s head in what sources said was an unprovoked attack…”
Read the entire article: https://nypost.com/2024/08/29/us-news/nypd-searching-for-pack-of-nyc-teen-girls-who-randomly-attack-76-year-old-man-on-brooklyn-subway-platform/
By Business Standard, 08/21/24
“…Today, the world is celebrating World Senior Citizens Day 2024, which is observed every year on August 21. This day aims to raise awareness of the issues being faced by older adults like health deterioration and elder abuse. It is also celebrated to acknowledge their contributions towards society. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.business-standard.com/world-news/world-senior-citizens-day-2024-top-investment-options-curated-for-seniors-124082100473_1.html
