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Guardian accused of illegally placing Mary Montgomery in nursing home
A court-appointed professional guardian for Mary Montgomery — multi-millionaire widow of famed litigator Robert Montgomery — spirited the Palm Beach socialite from her mansion to an undisclosed nursing...
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Advocate for elderly fired
Sondra EverhartSANTA FE – The administration of Gov. Susana Martinez fired the state’s chief advocate for the elderly in long-term care facilities, alleging she wrongly released documents to the...
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Caregiver found guilty of financial exploitation of Highland Park couple
A live-in caregiver accused of stealing more than $100,000 from an elderly Highland Park couple was found guilty Tuesday by a Lake County jury.Justina S. Kemokai was one of two caretakers charged in...
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Mom spends years out of state fighting over daughter's guardianship
COLUMBIA — A Lexington County mother of an intellectually disabled woman whose sexual assault triggered a landmark State Supreme Court ruling is fighting to regain guardianship of her daughter, who is...
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Guardianship of Karen J Federighi BSN RN, Naples FL, Collier County
Source:Guardianship of Karen J Federighi BSN RN, Naples FL, Collier County
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Genesis sued for allegedly administering drugs to resident without consent
The family of a former resident of a Genesis Healthcare facility is suing the company, the facility and its medical director for allegedly administering risky medications to the resident without her...
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Robbed and Silenced: Elder Guardianship Abuse in Florida
Meet 87-year-old Lillie. Since 2012, she has been caught in the Florida Elder Guardianship web and is being robbed and silenced by an estranged granddaughter and the legal system set up to protect...
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Execute a Power of Attorney Before It’s Too Late
A durable power of attorney is an extremely important estate planning tool, even more important than a will in many cases. This crucial document allows a person you appoint -- your "attorney-in-fact"...
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After dodging jail in theft of $2M, lawyer back in court for lagging on...
Harry J. LevantWhen a botched medical procedure left Donna Johnson a double amputee, she sold her three-story brick home in Philadelphia and bought a more accessible ranch-style house, counting on a...
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Is Elder Guardianship A New Form Of Human Trafficking?
As the 71st session of the General Assembly of the United Nations begins this week to discuss international issues that affect the lives of millions throughout the world, the United States needs to...
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$1 Million ACL Grant to Create a New National Center on Law and Elder Rights
ACL’s Administration on Aging announced the release of $1,050,000 to the nationally-recognized senior advocacy organization Justice in Aging to create a new National Center on Law and Elder Rights...
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Officials agree to find quick replacement for indicted Tennessee judge
KNOXVILLE — After hearing complaints of an overburdened court, Campbell County commissioners agreed to move quickly to find a replacement for a judge who is under criminal indictment and facing an...
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Drug-Induced Dementia IS NOT Alzheimer’s Disease
“The desire to take medicine is perhaps the greatest feature which distinguishes man from animals.”— Sir William Osler“More than 50 conditions can cause or mimic the symptoms of dementia.”...
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Bill in Legislature Will Recognize Guardianship in the Virgin Islands
Virgin Islanders can breathe a sigh of relief when Bill No. 31-0184 is enacted. That’s when individuals in the V.I. who are legal guardians will have the ability to maintain that Guardianship authority...
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Board Recommends 6-Month Suspension for Missouri Judge
A disciplinary commission is recommending a six-month suspension without pay for an eastern Missouri judge, citing "serious" and "troubling" concerns about her performance on the bench. The St. Louis...
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Easy Fixes Tested to Keep Elderly in Their Home
Where you live plays a big role in staying independent as you age. Now researchers say an innovative program that combined home fix-ups and visits from occupational therapists and nurses improved...
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Coto de Caza man faces 120-plus felony charges in $2 million loan...
Kevin Frank RasherOn YouTube, the 44-year-old Coto de Caza man says he can help homeowners in danger of losing their homes.“If you’re in need of foreclosure proceedings to be stopped, payments to be...
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Virtual Reality Aimed At The Elderly Finds New Fans
Virginia Anderlini (right) was the first private client to try out Dr. Sonya Kim's new virtual reality program for the elderly, and says she's eager to see more. Kim's handful of programs are still at...
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Lives Upended by Disputed Cuts in Home-Health Care for Disabled Patients
Alejandra Negron, 72, was helped by her daughter Carmen Hernandez at Ms. Negron’s apartment in Manhattan on Monday. Credit Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times Widowed and disabled after a lifetime of New...
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Tonight on T.S. Radio: Guardianship Abuse: Kathleen Dunn on the...
My mother was basically housed, fed, drugged and left to deteriorate with no stimulation, no care whatsoever and to die, which she did on August 19, 2015 from dehydration and no nourishment all per the...
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