Spotlight on Elder Abuse

Empowering Seniors with relevant Information on Elder Abuse.
"Elder Abuse is a single or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring in any relationship where there is an expectation of trust that causes harm or distress to an older person”. (WHO)

August 24, 2015

Watching Over Seniors with Motion Sensors (SINGAPORE)

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By Amelia Teng AUG 21, 2015 The elderly staying alone in Bukit Timah are being watched over, literally, with the launch of a new system...

Caregivers Accused of Elder Abuse After Amador County Woman Found Malnourished, Dehydrated

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BY CATHY LOCKE AUGUST 20, 2015 Two people who described themselves as caregivers were arrested by Amador County sheriff's deputies...

Anger at Failure to Ban Violent Nurse For Life (UK)

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By  BEN ENDLEY Aug 21, 2015 Faderera Bello, 55, was a qualified “dementia champion” but was caught on CCTV poking patient Bridget Rees...
August 22, 2015

Scammers Direct Crimes Toward Seniors

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By OLIVER GOOD Staff writer (Peabody Gazette Bulletin) Scams are out there. Some are aimed at seniors. “Scammers attach themselves ...

Legislators Approve Funding to Help Law Enforcement Fight Elder Abuse (NY USA)

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August 14, 2015 WHITE PLAINS, NY --The Westchester County Board of Legislators (BOL) and County Executive Rob Astorino have teamed up to ...

Financial Aadvising Company Sued for Alleged Securities Fraud and Elder Abuse (CA. USA)

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Robbie Hargett Aug. 14, 2015 Several California residents are suing financial advising company Total Wealth Management over an alleged s...
August 11, 2015

Filmmaker Shares Story of Elder Financial Abuse to Help Others (USA)

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By  Kimberly Drelich August 1, 2015 A Connecticut film producer said she wants to share the worst thing that ever happened to her f...

Advocate Seeks Better Reporting on Elder Abuse (CANADA)

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Cindy E. Harnett   / Times Colonist  July 29, 2015 B.C.’s seniors advocate has launched a fact-finding mission to get a better pictur...

Abuse of the elderly: Why some are reluctant to speak up (SINGAPORE)

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(Channel NewsAsia)  01 Aug 2015 Fear of reprisal, a lack of knowledge on help available and even self-blame prevents victims of abuse f...
July 28, 2015

How to Report and Protect in Situations of Elder Abuse

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By  Victoria Dalton  July 26, 2015 When fighting the war on elder abuse, no one will consider you a hero. Instead, you will be met with...
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