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The off-duty paramedic couple sprang into action during their anniversary...
By Greta StuckeyGEDDES, N.Y. — A couple who work together as paramedics in Baldwinsville were finishing their anniversary dinner Friday night when they heard someone yell that a woman was...
View ArticleMan and his dog help save elderly man trapped in his car
An 86-year-old man had been trapped in his car for hours in the freezing cold but thanks to a man and his dog, he was able to be rescued. KDKA's Jessica Riley has the incredible story.Source:Man and...
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Knoxville Man Charged with Felony Theft Against Older Individual
By Donna Savits In the heart of Knoxville, a shocking case of familial betrayal has come to light, revealing the darker side of trust and responsibility. Sean Gelles, a 26-year-old man, has been...
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Rumford woman accused of abusing, financially exploiting elderly family...
Story by WMTWRUMFORD, Maine (WMTW) - A Maine woman is facing multiple charges in connection with allegations of elder abuse and financial exploitation involving a family member, according to...
View ArticleA prom to remember: Lemmon nursing home residents crowned prom king and queen
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Why Cameras Are Popping Up in Eldercare Facilities
By Paula SpanThe assisted living facility in Edina, Minnesota, where Jean Peters and her siblings moved their mother in 2011, looked lovely. “But then you start uncovering things,” Peters said.Her...
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92-year-old Southern California man forced into conservatorship, family says
By Gina SilvaA 92-year-old man with a clear wish—to spend his final days at home—is instead caught in a legal and emotional battle his family says they never saw coming.VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. - A...
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Volusia County needs your help to find this Orlando contractor
by Brendan O'ConnorThe Volusia County Sheriff’s Office wants an Orlando-based contractor after allegedly exploiting an elderly woman for work he never performed. Thirty-nine-year-old Ryan Matthew Paul...
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Pennsylvania Department of Aging Elevates Transparency, Speeds Elder Abuse...
by Maryann PughHARRISBURG, PA— The Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) has unveiled significant strides in improving transparency and efficiency across Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs), particularly in...
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Elderly woman gifts $1 million to neighbors after feeling threatened by family
Netanya family’s claim to a $1 million check gifted by a late elderly neighbor faces fierce opposition from the woman’s heir, who alleges fraud, manipulation and a decades-long schemeby Tomer...
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Caregiver accused of buying Shein outfits, paying bills with Alzheimer’s...
By WSBTV.com News StaffSUWANEE, Ga. — Police in Suwanee are searching for a home health assistant wanted for identity fraud and elder exploitation. Briauna Michelle Powell, of Stone Mountain, has been...
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Lenzmeier Guardianship Hearing Held Behind Closed Doors as Judge Denies Access
by Jennifer Lewerenz(KNSI) — On Wednesday morning, an evidentiary hearing was held to determine whether Alice Lenzmeier’s emergency guardianship over her husband should be made permanent. However, the...
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Colin Farrell explains ‘tricky’ decision to put son James, 21, with Angelman...
by Eric TodiscoColin Farrell explains ‘tricky’ decision to put son James, 21, with Angelman syndrome in long-term care facilityColin Farrell is elaborating on a big parenting decision he made.The...
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Stearns County Commissioner retires after wife had called for board to resign...
by Ashley Halbach KSTPStearns County Commissioner Leigh Lenzmeier has retired from his position, effective immediately, according to a letter sent to the board on Wednesday.Last week, 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS...
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Minnesota county commissioner resigns amid legal fight with wife over...
Longtime Stearns County Board Member Leigh Lenzmeier is under his wife’s temporary emergency guardianship. By Jenny BergThe Stearns County Board includes longtime commissioner Leigh Lenzmeier, front...
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Court adopts 'bill of rights' for adults with guardians
Guidelines for state Supreme Court hearings were developed by stakeholders' groupby Hamilton KahnSANTA FE, N.M. — The legal rights of adults with guardians in New Mexico are now in writing.This "bill...
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Family distraught after California county declares it 'owns' their ailing 92...
By Melissa Koenig A California man is fighting for his 92-year-old father's rights after he says the county wrongfully put him under conservatorship - and won't let him spend his final days with his...
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Albany man pleads guilty to stealing $230K from elderly pensioner
Devin Zielinski, 33, pleaded guilty to grand larceny after stealing more than $230,000 from an elderly New York state pensioner, officials announced Friday. His co-defendant, Amber Diacetis, 31,...
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‘You don’t expect your own children to do this’: Ray’s shocking tale of elder...
by Kate LyonsRay Baird is speaking out for the first time about being the victim of elder abuse. His son Peter stole more than $230,000 from him. Photograph: Christopher Hopkins/The GuardianThe fraud...
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Scammer faces 20 years in exploitation case
By Kurt Hildebrand A man who admitted to exploiting a 93-year-old Minden resident to the tune of $90,375 by claiming to be a law enforcement officer admitted to one count of exploitation of an elderly...
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Bitcoin ATM operator sued in MD for alleged elder financial abuse
by Ian Round Bitcoin ATMs are primarily used for elder financial abuse, and the companies that own the ATMs let it happen, a lawsuit alleges. The lawsuit says Athena Bitcoin — which operates 138 ATMs...
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Department of Aging Hosts Two-Day Volunteer Conference to Engage and...
Nearly 26,000 aging network volunteers give an estimated 1.6 million hours of service a year with an estimated value of more than $53.4 million.Pittsburgh, PA– The Pennsylvania Department of Aging...
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Cherryville nursing home cited for neglect, call bell problems after state...
Story by Nate MorabitoFailures by Somerset Court of Cherryville resulted in the "serious neglect" of one woman and left residents without a working call bell system for an entire week, which "was...
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PA State Police: Three charged, accused of misusing $500K in elder fraud case
by Caitlyn ScottBELLE VERNON, Pa. — The Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations has filed charges against three individuals who they say exploited the finances of an elderly woman...
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