By Des Moines Register on 09/22/2017
“… From the very first day of medical school, it has been drilled into my head that caring for the elderly would be the greatest challenge for my generation of aspiring physicians. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/opinion/columnists/iowa-view/2017/09/22/med-student-hopes-state-cares-elderly-much-he-does/692217001/
By 60 Starts at 60 on 09/26/2017
“… In the 1970s, 8 per cent of the population was over 65 years of age. This figure grew to 13 per cent in 2001, and it’s predicted that over-65s will make up 25 per cent of the population by 2042. That’s a growth from 2.5 million to 6.2 million people. …”
Read the entire article: https://startsat60.com/money/the-tell-tale-signs-your-elderly-family-member-is-being-abused
By Stuff on 09/17/2017
“… A new elder abuse position has started in Timaru as officials worry many instances of elder abuse could be going unreported every year.
Age Concern has assumed a Ministry of Social Development (MSD) contract in the region and has established a new, elder abuse clinician role. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/timaru-herald/news/97240673/new-elder-abuse-role-as-concern-mounts-over-elder-abuse-underreporting
By News 8 WTNH on 09/24/2017
“… NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — News 8 reached out to both police and advocate groups to learn more about how domestic violence impacts our state.
The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence says in 2016 it served more than 39,000 victims, offering things like counseling services, sheltering and court assistance. …”
Read the entire article: http://wtnh.com/2017/09/24/statistics-show-1-in-4-women-1-in-7-men-victims-of-domestic-violence/
By Huddersfield Daily Examiner on 07/12/2017
“… Murder victim David Butterfield endured a ‘history of abuse’ at the hands of partner Michelle Spencer.
It comes as the 38-year-old hairdresser is jailed for 13 years at Leeds Crown Court today for killing Mr Butterfield with a single stab wound at their home at Shirley Terrace in Gomersal in January. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/murder-victim-endured-history-unreported-13156989
By National Law Review on 09/13/2017
“… A new law will soon take effect requiring nursing home employees to notify police within hours of suspected abuse – or to call 911 if the situation is an emergency. “Peggy’s Law” will provide additional protections to nursing home residents by ensuring that law enforcement is promptly notified of possible criminal abuse cases. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.natlawreview.com/article/peggy-s-law-protects-elderly-nursing-home-residents
By Democrat and Chronicle on 09/15/2017
“… “This bill will go a long way in helping to empower our medical professionals to play a proactive role in preventing elder abuse, an epidemic that too often flies under the radar,” bill sponsor Sen. Sue Serino, R-Hyde Park, Dutchess County, said in a statement.
The guidelines will be developed by Office for the Aging, the Department of Health and the Office of Children and Family Services and be available on their websites. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/politics/albany/2017/09/15/ny-installs-stronger-protections-against-elder-abuse/105636838/
By Think Progress on 09/15/2017
“… Transgender people face similar if not higher rates of intimate partner violence compared to cisgender people who are sexual minorities, research shows. A 2014 research article found trans people experienced significantly higher rates of intimate partner violence and sexual assault compared to cisgender people in the LGBTQ community, particularly dating violence and sexual assault. …”
Read the entire article: https://thinkprogress.org/20-transgender-people-have-been-killed-this-year-c2ed32ebad19/
By St Louis Post-Dispatch on 09/14/2017
“… Physicians are in a good position to intervene, but we often do not ask and do not recognize the symptoms or physical signs of a person in an abusive relationship. I agree with routinely asking patients about IPV, and including these issues on a questionnaire (verbally, electronic or on paper) is a good way to screen for IPV. I am in the habit now of telling all new patients that I ask about partner violence since I have seen so many cases. …”
Read the entire article: http://www.stltoday.com/lifestyles/health-med-fit/health/to-your-good-health/doctors-are-well-positioned-to-screen-for-domestic-violence/article_4e684378-22c3-54c8-b7c0-65be9987f870.html
By Accounting Web on 09/19/2017
“… Education is key. Accountants and tax professionals play vital roles in educating consumers about money matters. And while these professionals may not be the first to see this particular type of fraud, they surely will deal with its backlash. …”
Read the entire article: https://www.accountingweb.com/tax/individuals/tax-pros-can-help-elderly-with-more-financial-education-to-prevent-fraud
