Exposing the problem of elder abuse

Sun-Journal Lewiston, Me.;  June 10, 2007 ;     633 words ......of the solution. The Lewiston/Auburn Elder Abuse Task Force is a community partnership dedicated to ending elder abuse by generating resources, educating the community, and advocating for the needs of elder abuse victims. Several local agencies are represented...barriers to ...

Could Your Credit Union Be Sued For Elder Abuse?(financial elder abuse)

Credit Union Journal;  March 8, 2004 ;   Schneider, Eric A. Deziel, Colleen A.;   787 words ......specifically financial elder abuse, is a topic that...statutes that govern elder abuse are increasingly...What is financial elder abuse and how can a credit...The term financial elder abuse as defined in the current elder abuse laws is vague at...own ...

Physicians silent on elder abuse

Daily Breeze;  August 17, 2008 ;   Tracy Breton, The Providence Journal;   427 words ......their silence may subject an elderly person to continued abuse at the...an estimated 2.1 million elder abuse and neglect cases recorded...the demands for care, more elder abuse will go undetected. "I think...has not been education on elder abuse provided in medical ...

HURTING THEMSELVES - SELF-NEGLECT IS A COMMON PROBLEM, BUT THE TOOLS TO...

Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, WI);  November 6, 2007 ;     787 words ......workers. Dane County elder abuse investigator Brenda...to rescue a troubled elderly person from self-destructive...pace with the rise in elder abuse, the Wisconsin State...lungs. Typically, the elderly person's judgment has been...authority in the state on elder ...

Speaker tells how to spot elder abuse

Charleston Gazette;  March 21, 2003 ;   Susan Williams;   398 words ......from an account, if an elderly person seems withdrawn, if an elderly person shows up in an emergency...to detect the signs of elder abuse and what to do about...if anyone believes an elderly person is being abused or taken...

ELDER ABUSE DETECTION AND INTERVENTION: A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH

Care Management Journals;  January 1, 2007 ;   Brickner, Marian;   787 words ...ELDER ABUSE DETECTION AND INTERVENTION: A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH Bonnie...Springer Publishing Company, 2007, 307 pp., $45.00 (hardcover). Elder abuse! We are all aware of the elder abuse issue to some extent, either by learning about a situation...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY KICKS OFF CAMPAIGN TO STOP ELDER ABUSE

US Fed News Service, Including US State News;  June 11, 2007 ;     575 words ......campaign to focus renewed attention on elder abuse and let residents know it can help them...Executive Andy Spano announced today. "Elder abuse is an outrage," Spano said. "We must...Programs and Services (DSPS) and its Elder Abuse Coalition. Each flyer has the words...

REP. SESTAK TESTIFIES ON ELDER ABUSE

US Fed News Service, Including US State News;  April 23, 2008 ;     787 words ......held a hearing on Congressman Sestak's Elder Abuse Victims Act. This is the first bill that establishes standards related to elder abuse, establishes prosecution and trains...Congressman Sestak addressed his Elder Abuse Victims Act and the specific impact...

Ophthalmologists may be first to spot elder abuse

Ophthalmology Times;  July 1, 2005 ;   Charters, Lynda;   787 words ......underreported, according to Myron Miller, MD. "Elder abuse is defined as the willful infliction...Miller highlighted the risk factors for elder abuse and what to look for during a physical examination. He noted that elder abuse falls into seven categories: * Physical abuse-not the ...

'BREAK THE SILENCE' RALLY AIMS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF ELDER ABUSE

US Fed News Service, Including US State News;  June 12, 2008 ;     235 words ......following news release: The Statewide Elder Abuse Coalition will host a statewide Break...event is an effort to raise awareness of elder abuse. As part of the day's events, the Maricopa Elder Abuse Prevention Alliance (MEAPA) will unveil...

GOV. BLAGOJEVICH ANNOUNCES NEW HOTLINE TO HELP STOP ELDER ABUSE IN...

US Fed News Service, Including US State News;  April 4, 2006 ;     787 words ......release: Stepping up efforts to fight elder abuse, Gov. Rod R. Blagojevich today announced...and their loved ones can report elder abuse or exploitation and quickly get help. Beginning today, the new Elder Abuse Hotline, (866) 800-1409, will be...

GOV. BLAGOJEVICH LAUNCHES 'BREAK THE SILENCE' CAMPAIGN TO INCREASE...

US Fed News Service, Including US State News;  July 1, 2008 ;     787 words ......Silence" campaign and proclaimed July as Elder Abuse Awareness Month in Illinois. The Governor...suspect abuse to call the state's 24-hour Elder Abuse Hotline at (866) 800-1409, where trained...assist. More than 10,000 reports of elder abuse were made during FY 08, which reflects...

RALLY SPOTLIGHTS ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS

US Fed News Service, Including US State News;  June 13, 2008 ;     787 words ......Abuse Day. At the rally, Mapother and elder abuse prevention advocates from across the...successes and recommit to preventing elder abuse. Mapother, who has starred in TV's Lost...lliam's success to lead the campaign against elder abuse and neglect, elder abuse ...

Study Says Elder Abuse Is Underreported

AP Online;  December 2, 2003 ;   JOE NUGENT, Associated Press Writer;   445 words ......12-02-2003 Dateline: IOWA CITY, Iowa Cases of elder abuse are underreported and are resolved inconsistently...to be the first to compare rates of elder abuse to laws in all 50 states, said Dr. Gerald...investigator on the study. Describing elder abuse as "a national problem," Jogerst ...

GOV. BLAGOJEVICH LAUNCHES ANNUAL 'BREAK THE SILENCE' CAMPAIGN TO INCREASE...

US Fed News Service, Including US State News;  July 2, 2007 ;     787 words ......Silence" campaign and proclaimed July Elder Abuse Awareness Month in Illinois. The Governor...suspect abuse to call the state's 24-hour Elder Abuse Hotline at (866) 800-1409, where trained...professionals are prepared to take reports of elder abuse and forward them promptly to local ...