By Michael Fox - Stuff
29 June, 2010
Police have charged a Tauranga man with the murder of his father after he allegedly bashed the 76-year-old in his own home.
David Tait sustained serious head injuries in the attack last Tuesday and died the next day in Tauranga Hospital.
He was discovered by police who broke into his home after fielding a call from a concerned family member.
His son, Murray Tait, 45, appeared in Tauranga District Court on June 23 on a charge of assaulting his father after being pulled from Tauranga Harbour by police in a coastguard rescue boat.
Tait was today formally charged with murder and will reappear in Tauranga District Court tomorrow.
Detective Senior Sergeant Lindsay Pilbrow said the police inquiry was continuing.
They wanted to speak to anyone who saw Murray Tait, or his dark blue Subaru Legacy station wagon with the licence plate BTT823 on the day of the attack.
"In particular, we are urgently seeking any information that may help us find the clothes that Murray Tait was wearing."
Police suspected the clothes were disposed of somewhere in the Papamoa Beach area.
"If any member of the public has found any clothing in those areas since Tuesday, we would urgently like to talk to them," he said.
The clothing is described as a dark-coloured, sleeveless fleece vest, a pair of grey shorts and a pair of dark grey or black rubber jandals.
Police were also keen to speak with people who had seen the car on Papamoa Beach Rd or around that area in Papamoa between 10:15am and 2:30pm that day.
Anyone with information should contact Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 or contact a member of the investigation team on 07 577 4300 or 0800 SPEAKUP
SOURCE: Stuff.co.nz
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July 6, 2010
Learn to Recognize Signs of Elder Abuse (IL. USA)
Associated Press
July 3, 2010
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP)
Illinois officials are urging people to recognize signs of mistreatment of seniors during a monthlong Elder Abuse Awareness and Prevention campaign.
"Break the Silence" urges people to call police in cases of immediate danger or the state's 24-hour Elder Abuse Hotline.
Elder abuse comprises negligent acts. They include physical or emotional abuse and confinement, neglect, deprivation or financial exploitation.
Charles Johnson is the director the Illinois Department on Aging. He says as many as 80,000 older adults are abused in Illinois each year. Most cases go unreported.
Reports have risen from 8,584 in 2005 — before the first "Break the Silence" campaign — to more than 11,000 last year.
Copyright 2010 The Associated Press
SOURCE: Chicago Defender
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July 3, 2010
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP)
Illinois officials are urging people to recognize signs of mistreatment of seniors during a monthlong Elder Abuse Awareness and Prevention campaign.
"Break the Silence" urges people to call police in cases of immediate danger or the state's 24-hour Elder Abuse Hotline.
Elder abuse comprises negligent acts. They include physical or emotional abuse and confinement, neglect, deprivation or financial exploitation.
Charles Johnson is the director the Illinois Department on Aging. He says as many as 80,000 older adults are abused in Illinois each year. Most cases go unreported.
Reports have risen from 8,584 in 2005 — before the first "Break the Silence" campaign — to more than 11,000 last year.
Copyright 2010 The Associated Press
SOURCE: Chicago Defender
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July 2, 2010
Students Debate If Law Can Prevent Elder Abuse (INDIA)
Senior citizens group Jnanajothi of Banashankari II Stage organised their 4th Annual V V Madhuranathan Memorial Debate Competition and saw students from eight schools participating in it.
By Deepa Vaishnavi
01 Jul 2010, Citizen Matters
Monday, June 21st saw 16 students from eight different schools participating in the 4th Annual V V Madhuranathan Memorial Debate Competition organised by Jnanajyothi, the Senior Citizens Association of Banashankari II Stage. The topic of the debate was "Law can prevent the abuse of elders by family members".
Students from standard 8th to 10th participated in this debate (some spoke in English while others spoke in Kannada) which was judged by a panel comprising of V R Kulkarni (Secretary, Swasahaya NGO), N B Jayaprakash (Director, Dignity Foundation Bengalooru Chapter) and Rekha Murthy (Officer-in-Charge, Help Age India, Bangalore).
Many who spoke against the topic felt that parents' affection for children is much stronger than the law and that is why senior citizens rarely speak out when they are being abused. Further, older people worry about the potential fallout when dirty family linen is washed in public, and so do not speak up. The general perception that legal matters take a long time to resolve also added to the problem. So the law would be of little help to elders who were being abused - in all probability the abuse would continue and increase.
The general perception of the students speaking for the topic was that elders should start speaking up for their rights, and that the courts should work towards resolving such cases quickly.
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SOURCE: Citizen Matters, Bangalore
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By Deepa Vaishnavi
01 Jul 2010, Citizen Matters
Monday, June 21st saw 16 students from eight different schools participating in the 4th Annual V V Madhuranathan Memorial Debate Competition organised by Jnanajyothi, the Senior Citizens Association of Banashankari II Stage. The topic of the debate was "Law can prevent the abuse of elders by family members".
Students from standard 8th to 10th participated in this debate (some spoke in English while others spoke in Kannada) which was judged by a panel comprising of V R Kulkarni (Secretary, Swasahaya NGO), N B Jayaprakash (Director, Dignity Foundation Bengalooru Chapter) and Rekha Murthy (Officer-in-Charge, Help Age India, Bangalore).
Many who spoke against the topic felt that parents' affection for children is much stronger than the law and that is why senior citizens rarely speak out when they are being abused. Further, older people worry about the potential fallout when dirty family linen is washed in public, and so do not speak up. The general perception that legal matters take a long time to resolve also added to the problem. So the law would be of little help to elders who were being abused - in all probability the abuse would continue and increase.
The general perception of the students speaking for the topic was that elders should start speaking up for their rights, and that the courts should work towards resolving such cases quickly.
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SOURCE: Citizen Matters, Bangalore
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More Detail on Elder Abuse Strategy (TAS. AUSTRALIA)
Cassy O'Connor, MP
Secretary To Cabinet, Tasmania, Australia
1 July 2010
More Detail on Elder Abuse Strategy
The Secretary to Cabinet, Cassy O’Connor, today outlined the key areas to be progressed by Tasmania’s first Elder Abuse Strategy.
Ms O’Connor told Budget Estimates Hearings today that $2.6 million had been allocated to the Strategy over the next four years to ensure a whole of government response to elder abuse.
“I am firmly committed to an Elder Abuse Strategy for Tasmania and today’s announcement outlines the key areas of action for Government in the four years ahead,” Ms O’Connor said.
“This Strategy is a first for Tasmania, however as a state we are catching up with the rest of Australia in terms of its development.
“Some of the responses planned are community education, a state-wide advocacy service, local telephone and information line and a state-wide counselling service.”
Ms O’Connor said that the key aim of the Strategy would be to raise awareness about the abuse of older people in the community and how it can be addressed to protect these vulnerable Tasmanians.
“Until society acknowledges that the abuse of the elderly is a very real and current problem, we cannot address it,” she said.
A community awareness campaign will be introduced, along with an education and training program for service providers.
A dedicated website is also planned to provide easy access to information and services related to older Tasmanians.
The Government will also undertake a comprehensive legislative review to determine how the law can better project vulnerable Tasmanians from elder abuse.
Ms O’Connor said another problem often faced by older people is knowing where to go for help when they are suffering from abuse.
“Too often, elderly Tasmanians are exploited by those they trust so the Strategy will establish an advocacy service to support older Tasmanians who raise claims of abuse.”
The Government will set up a referral and information telephone line which will channel claims through to the right service providers
The Strategy will also investigate the barriers that currently exist for older to access legal services, with the view to making the process easier.
“I look forward to working with groups with an interest in the prevention of elder abuse to ensure we are protecting those Tasmanians who in some cases need support to take back control of their lives,” Ms O’Connor said.
Further information: Tasmanian Government Communications Unit
Phone: (03) 6233 6573
SOURCE: Government of Tasmania, Media Release
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Secretary To Cabinet, Tasmania, Australia
1 July 2010
More Detail on Elder Abuse Strategy
The Secretary to Cabinet, Cassy O’Connor, today outlined the key areas to be progressed by Tasmania’s first Elder Abuse Strategy.
Ms O’Connor told Budget Estimates Hearings today that $2.6 million had been allocated to the Strategy over the next four years to ensure a whole of government response to elder abuse.
“I am firmly committed to an Elder Abuse Strategy for Tasmania and today’s announcement outlines the key areas of action for Government in the four years ahead,” Ms O’Connor said.
“This Strategy is a first for Tasmania, however as a state we are catching up with the rest of Australia in terms of its development.
“Some of the responses planned are community education, a state-wide advocacy service, local telephone and information line and a state-wide counselling service.”
Ms O’Connor said that the key aim of the Strategy would be to raise awareness about the abuse of older people in the community and how it can be addressed to protect these vulnerable Tasmanians.
“Until society acknowledges that the abuse of the elderly is a very real and current problem, we cannot address it,” she said.
A community awareness campaign will be introduced, along with an education and training program for service providers.
A dedicated website is also planned to provide easy access to information and services related to older Tasmanians.
The Government will also undertake a comprehensive legislative review to determine how the law can better project vulnerable Tasmanians from elder abuse.
Ms O’Connor said another problem often faced by older people is knowing where to go for help when they are suffering from abuse.
“Too often, elderly Tasmanians are exploited by those they trust so the Strategy will establish an advocacy service to support older Tasmanians who raise claims of abuse.”
The Government will set up a referral and information telephone line which will channel claims through to the right service providers
The Strategy will also investigate the barriers that currently exist for older to access legal services, with the view to making the process easier.
“I look forward to working with groups with an interest in the prevention of elder abuse to ensure we are protecting those Tasmanians who in some cases need support to take back control of their lives,” Ms O’Connor said.
Further information: Tasmanian Government Communications Unit
Phone: (03) 6233 6573
SOURCE: Government of Tasmania, Media Release
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June 30, 2010
Alzheimer's Scourge Hangs Over Ill-Prepared Asia (ASIA)
29 Jun 2010
Source: Reuters
By Tan Ee Lyn
HONG KONG
Asia's fast-ageing population will make up more than half of the world's dementia patients in 40 years, with China shouldering the biggest chunk.
With very few skilled nursing homes, daycare facilities or plans to build many more, health experts say the region is ill-prepared to cope with the sharp increase in patients needing such specialised and intensive care.
"Asia will bear the burden because of the ageing population in China ... figures in China will be tremendous," Dr. David Dai, coordinator of the Hong Kong Alzheimer's Disease Association.
"We are not prepared. The whole of southeast Asia is not prepared," gerontologist Dai said in an interview.
More than 35 million people suffer from Alzheimer's disease (AD) and other forms of dementia, a number expected to almost double by 2030 and pass 115 million by 2050, according to Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI) [ID:nN20262573].
Alzheimer's, the most common form of dementia, robs people of their memory and thought processes and, eventually, bodily functions.
In Asia, 13.7 million people had Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia in 2005. That is expected to grow to 23.7 million by 2020 and 64.6 million by 2050.
China alone will have 27 million sufferers by 2050 and India 16 million, according to ADI.
ONE FOR EVERY FAMILY
About 10 percent of those in their 70s can expect to have dementia, and 30 percent of those in their 80s.
"Everyone will experience this, every family. It is now common to live to your 80s," said Peter Yuen, director of the Public Policy Research Institute at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Yuen, whose mother has Alzheimer's, told a recent AD symposium in Hong Kong that four years of daycare and two years of residential care in a general nursing home in Hong Kong would cost HK$540,000 (US$69,000) per patient.
But even that is an underestimate for 82-year-old Aw Bek-sum, whose children have had to fork out HK$15,000 (US$1,920) each month to take care of her since she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's four years ago. The sum covers daycare, visits to the doctor, a domestic helper and household expenses.
"It's devastating for families with AD patients. There is just not enough support," Yuen said
He proposes long-term financing or some form of pooled insurance for patients who are chronically ill so that services will be made available once the ability to pay is assured.
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SOURCE: AlertNet.Org
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Source: Reuters
By Tan Ee Lyn
HONG KONG
Asia's fast-ageing population will make up more than half of the world's dementia patients in 40 years, with China shouldering the biggest chunk.
With very few skilled nursing homes, daycare facilities or plans to build many more, health experts say the region is ill-prepared to cope with the sharp increase in patients needing such specialised and intensive care.
"Asia will bear the burden because of the ageing population in China ... figures in China will be tremendous," Dr. David Dai, coordinator of the Hong Kong Alzheimer's Disease Association.
"We are not prepared. The whole of southeast Asia is not prepared," gerontologist Dai said in an interview.
More than 35 million people suffer from Alzheimer's disease (AD) and other forms of dementia, a number expected to almost double by 2030 and pass 115 million by 2050, according to Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI) [ID:nN20262573].
Alzheimer's, the most common form of dementia, robs people of their memory and thought processes and, eventually, bodily functions.
In Asia, 13.7 million people had Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia in 2005. That is expected to grow to 23.7 million by 2020 and 64.6 million by 2050.
China alone will have 27 million sufferers by 2050 and India 16 million, according to ADI.
ONE FOR EVERY FAMILY
About 10 percent of those in their 70s can expect to have dementia, and 30 percent of those in their 80s.
"Everyone will experience this, every family. It is now common to live to your 80s," said Peter Yuen, director of the Public Policy Research Institute at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Yuen, whose mother has Alzheimer's, told a recent AD symposium in Hong Kong that four years of daycare and two years of residential care in a general nursing home in Hong Kong would cost HK$540,000 (US$69,000) per patient.
But even that is an underestimate for 82-year-old Aw Bek-sum, whose children have had to fork out HK$15,000 (US$1,920) each month to take care of her since she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's four years ago. The sum covers daycare, visits to the doctor, a domestic helper and household expenses.
"It's devastating for families with AD patients. There is just not enough support," Yuen said
He proposes long-term financing or some form of pooled insurance for patients who are chronically ill so that services will be made available once the ability to pay is assured.
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SOURCE: AlertNet.Org
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Elder Abuse Called 'Hidden' Crime (ON.CANADA)
Fraction of cases reported, officials say
By Dave Battagello, The Windsor Star
June 16, 2010
Nearly one in 10 Ontario seniors has been a victim of elder abuse, a crime a senior's advocate said remains under-reported and largely hidden from public view.
World Elder Abuse Prevention Day was recognized in Windsor on Tuesday with a tree planting at City Hall Square attended by Mayor Eddie Francis and Warden Nelson Santos.
"We have a significant responsibility to ensure people have a safe place to grow," Santos said. "Not only is this a city and county issue, but we need to raise awareness and support on this across the country. We need to grow this tree, plant the seed for more awareness."
There were 215 reported occurances in Windsor in 2009 of elder abuse, but officials believe that's a fraction of the actual number of cases.
They believe the true number is up to 12,000 cases each year in Windsor and Essex County.
"Elderly abuse is under-recognized, under-reported and pretty much a hidden issue," said Deb Groen, a registered nurse for Bayshore Home Health and co-chairwoman of the area's Elder Abuse Resource and Prevention Committee. "People are afraid to report the abuse."
In addition to physical harm, seniors can fall victim to fraud, psychological abuse and neglect. Police say victims are often too frightened or embarrassed or fear retaliation if they tell anyone.
Insp. Joe Bachmeier of Windsor police recalled Tuesday a half-dozen seniors in small wartime homes on the city's west end who were convinced by scammers a few years ago they each needed to buy a new steel roof with a hefty $14,000 price tag.
"These guys were from an out-of-town company, set up here and went door-to-door," he said. "They convinced seniors the roof was so bad it was falling in. They fixed the roof, but it was steel. A shingle roof on those homes would be $5,000 or less."
Police only became aware and stopped the scam when a worker stole a purse from an elderly homeowner.
"We constantly have those stories where seniors are sold services they don't need," Bachmeier said.
Groen pointed to increasing family abuse incidents during these tough economic times.
"You see abuse of power of attorney or not understanding the rules," she said. "People think they can do whatever they want under power of attorney, but they cannot just take over mom's or dad's financial situation. They can assist, but are not entitled to their money or belongings."
Neglect is another disturbing trend, Groen said.
"They are left in long-term care facilities without support from family or in their own apartment without resources for food or clothing," she said
Her committee's mission is to provide education to service providers so they can better recognize signs of abuse and also speak in seniors' centres to educate the elderly and encourage them to report incidents to care workers, friends or family members.
Local and provincial police are also increasingly getting involved to help the elderly through workshops or educational sessions, said Tony Cristilli of the Ontario Provincial Police.
SOURCE: The Windsor Star
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By Dave Battagello, The Windsor Star
June 16, 2010
Nearly one in 10 Ontario seniors has been a victim of elder abuse, a crime a senior's advocate said remains under-reported and largely hidden from public view.
World Elder Abuse Prevention Day was recognized in Windsor on Tuesday with a tree planting at City Hall Square attended by Mayor Eddie Francis and Warden Nelson Santos.
"We have a significant responsibility to ensure people have a safe place to grow," Santos said. "Not only is this a city and county issue, but we need to raise awareness and support on this across the country. We need to grow this tree, plant the seed for more awareness."
There were 215 reported occurances in Windsor in 2009 of elder abuse, but officials believe that's a fraction of the actual number of cases.
They believe the true number is up to 12,000 cases each year in Windsor and Essex County.
"Elderly abuse is under-recognized, under-reported and pretty much a hidden issue," said Deb Groen, a registered nurse for Bayshore Home Health and co-chairwoman of the area's Elder Abuse Resource and Prevention Committee. "People are afraid to report the abuse."
In addition to physical harm, seniors can fall victim to fraud, psychological abuse and neglect. Police say victims are often too frightened or embarrassed or fear retaliation if they tell anyone.
Insp. Joe Bachmeier of Windsor police recalled Tuesday a half-dozen seniors in small wartime homes on the city's west end who were convinced by scammers a few years ago they each needed to buy a new steel roof with a hefty $14,000 price tag.
"These guys were from an out-of-town company, set up here and went door-to-door," he said. "They convinced seniors the roof was so bad it was falling in. They fixed the roof, but it was steel. A shingle roof on those homes would be $5,000 or less."
Police only became aware and stopped the scam when a worker stole a purse from an elderly homeowner.
"We constantly have those stories where seniors are sold services they don't need," Bachmeier said.
Groen pointed to increasing family abuse incidents during these tough economic times.
"You see abuse of power of attorney or not understanding the rules," she said. "People think they can do whatever they want under power of attorney, but they cannot just take over mom's or dad's financial situation. They can assist, but are not entitled to their money or belongings."
Neglect is another disturbing trend, Groen said.
"They are left in long-term care facilities without support from family or in their own apartment without resources for food or clothing," she said
Her committee's mission is to provide education to service providers so they can better recognize signs of abuse and also speak in seniors' centres to educate the elderly and encourage them to report incidents to care workers, friends or family members.
Local and provincial police are also increasingly getting involved to help the elderly through workshops or educational sessions, said Tony Cristilli of the Ontario Provincial Police.
SOURCE: The Windsor Star
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Aged Care Death Sparks CCTV Call (QLD. AUSTRALIA)
By Felicity Caldwell
29th June 2010
AN ELDERLY woman who was found dead on the floor of an Ipswich nursing home has prompted calls for better staffing and CCTV surveillance to keep watch over dementia patients.
A coronial inquest was launched after the mysterious death of Margery Frost, who was found lying on floor of her room at the Riverview Gardens Nursing Home on August 12 last year.
Ipswich Coroners Court was told the 85-year-old woman was blind, on oxygen and could not walk, but was found lying on the floor metres from her bed at 7.30pm.
A hoist was unusually pushed halfway into her room in Oak wing and Mrs Frost’s head was lying on the metal foot.
The two carers rostered to the wing that night told the registered nurse on duty they believed they had left the hoist in the corridor with the brakes applied.
Ipswich CIB plain clothed Senior Constable Steve Duller told the court police initially launched a homicide inquiry as “we thought something wasn’t correct in the way Mrs Frost was found”.
Coroner Donna MacCallum said she would not recommend criminal prosecution but there were issues the nursing home could address.
The court was told residents with dementia who were not violent and did not wander away from the Salvation Army nursing home were allowed to walk the corridors.
While it was not known how Mrs Frost came to be lying on the ground, Ms MacCallum said there was a suggestion a resident with dementia may have been involved.
Ms MacCallum said better storage of hoists, possibly secured with chains to the wall or with “beepers” to alert staff when the brakes were off could be investigated.
She also asked if low-risk or frail dementia patients left to wander the halls could be better monitored with a CCTV system or checked on every 15 minutes – both of which would require more staff.
While being questioned by coroner’s assistant Sergeant Kevin Carmont, registered nurse Paula Johnstone admitted more staffing would be helpful in an “ideal world”.
“In my opinion we could do with more staff,” Ms Johnstone told the court.
Nursing manager Pamela Woolgar said at the time the number of carers was slightly under the industry bench mark but now it was over.
Since the incident staff have been ordered to store hoists in alcoves in the wings’ corridors and an extra carer has been assigned to each wing.
SOURCE: QUEENSLAND TIMES
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Campaign Against Elder Abuse (QLD. AUSTRALIA)
29th June 2010
IT may seem disgusting, but all over Queensland people are abusing elderly people.
But a recently launched poster campaign is aiming to put a stop to it.
Whether it's stealing money from an older person, threatening them, or not getting them proper medical care, 750 cases of abuse have been reported in the past year.
But most cases go unreported and Community Services Minister, Karen Struthers, said she hoped the new poster campaign would raise public awareness about the issue.
The four different posters show four different elderly people in abusive situations.
“These are really humiliating and harmful forms of abuse,” Ms Struthers said.
$75,000 was spent on the campaign, which will be rolled out at public places such as libraries, schools, hospitals and community centres in the coming weeks.
Ms Struthers said she wanted to remove the stigma around elder abuse.
“We want people to have conversations about it and deliver the message that elder abuse, like any other form of violence in our society, will not be tolerated,” she said.
“Most importantly we want people to take action. We all need to act as one against domestic and family violence and we all need to act as one against elder abuse.”
If you or someone you know is being abused, you can call the elder abuse assistance hotline on 1300 651 192.
SOURCE: The Satellite.com.au
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IT may seem disgusting, but all over Queensland people are abusing elderly people.
But a recently launched poster campaign is aiming to put a stop to it.
Whether it's stealing money from an older person, threatening them, or not getting them proper medical care, 750 cases of abuse have been reported in the past year.
But most cases go unreported and Community Services Minister, Karen Struthers, said she hoped the new poster campaign would raise public awareness about the issue.
The four different posters show four different elderly people in abusive situations.
“These are really humiliating and harmful forms of abuse,” Ms Struthers said.
$75,000 was spent on the campaign, which will be rolled out at public places such as libraries, schools, hospitals and community centres in the coming weeks.
Ms Struthers said she wanted to remove the stigma around elder abuse.
“We want people to have conversations about it and deliver the message that elder abuse, like any other form of violence in our society, will not be tolerated,” she said.
“Most importantly we want people to take action. We all need to act as one against domestic and family violence and we all need to act as one against elder abuse.”
If you or someone you know is being abused, you can call the elder abuse assistance hotline on 1300 651 192.
SOURCE: The Satellite.com.au
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June 26, 2010
More than 33,400 Old People Suffer Neglect and Abuse in Bolivia
Bolivia:
(June 14, 2010)
(Article in Spanish)
The Ombudsman of Bolivia, Rolando Villena, reported that more than 33,400 older persons in the country suffer neglect and abusive conditions in Bolivia. Villena said the Ombudsman institutions will address this issue through efforts to raise awareness, through various means including volunteering, educational programs, and cultural events that help draw attention to abusive situations.
SOURCE: Global Action On Aging
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(June 14, 2010)
(Article in Spanish)
The Ombudsman of Bolivia, Rolando Villena, reported that more than 33,400 older persons in the country suffer neglect and abusive conditions in Bolivia. Villena said the Ombudsman institutions will address this issue through efforts to raise awareness, through various means including volunteering, educational programs, and cultural events that help draw attention to abusive situations.
SOURCE: Global Action On Aging
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National Insurance Employee Suspected of Stealing Money from the Elderly (ISRAEL)
Israel: National Insurance Employee Suspected of Stealing Money from the Elderly (June 16, 2010)
(Article in Arabic)
A police spokesperson issued a statement to media saying that authorities suspected that a staff member of the National Insurance Institute in Nazareth stole money from older persons. Apparently he withdrew the amounts from the funds of widows applying for retirement benefits after the death of their husbands, pocketing hundreds of thousands of shekels.
SOURCE: Global Action On Aging
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(Article in Arabic)
A police spokesperson issued a statement to media saying that authorities suspected that a staff member of the National Insurance Institute in Nazareth stole money from older persons. Apparently he withdrew the amounts from the funds of widows applying for retirement benefits after the death of their husbands, pocketing hundreds of thousands of shekels.
SOURCE: Global Action On Aging
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