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All Judges are Considerate, Measured, Conscientious, and Fair.....Well......
*This is a Nation that has acknowledged it has a problem with elder abuse*This is a Nation that has acknowledged the court system is not working where guardianship is concerned*This is a Nation “For...
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Bloomington nurse accused of abusing, stealing from elderly woman
BLOOMINGTON — A licensed practical nurse working as a private caregiver is charged with criminal neglect of an elderly woman who died after her health and life were endangered by the suspect, according...
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Woman pleads guilty to neglecting mother, stealing $71,000
A Charleston woman on Tuesday admitted in circuit court to neglecting her mother suffering from dementia.Amanda Reavis, 37, pleaded guilty to felony neglecting an incapacitated adult causing serious...
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Protect yourself, family by creating an incapacity plan that works
Debra A. DeLeersFor many people, the thought of planning for their incapacity can be uncomfortable. The idea that you might lose your mental faculties, rendering you unable to make informed decisions...
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Parents Lose Custody of Disabled Adult Son for Questioning Psych Drugs
Ian Bankert at his high school graduation.Commentary by Terri LaPointHealth Impact NewsMedical kidnapping can happen to adults as well as children. Health Impact News has reported a number of adult...
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Pennsylvania judges eat well on taxpayer’s dime, can shield expense details...
When 11 Commonwealth Court judges went out to dinner in Harrisburg in March 2016, their meal included pear pizzas, two trout entrees and more than $80 worth of scallops, among other dishes.Pennsylvania...
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Longview sisters suspected of stealing more than $600,000 from their mother,...
Two Longview women are facing charges of defrauding their 88-year-old mother of over $600,000.The charges of theft, forgery and money laundering cover a period from May through October 2017, when...
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Florida retirees should be alert to guardianship abuse | Opinion
Victoria PearceFlorida is a state known for being a retiree’s ultimate dream destination. The tropical weather, white sandy beaches, and no state income tax — what more could one ask for? On their list...
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Woman who cares for elderly finds out her mother was being financially abused
Elderly people in New York — and the state as a whole — are being taken for at least $1.5 billion each year because of financial exploitation, according to calculations from the Office of Children and...
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New Law Protecting Against Senior Financial Exploitation Goes Into Effect
Financial advisers now have more power to stop scammers from targeting senior citizens. The Safe Seniors Financial Protection Act went into effect Aug. 1.It creates a stronger partnership between those...
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Call Collett: DOJ called to investigate Charleston probate court over "stolen...
Following a Count on 2 investigation, the National Action Network is urging the Justice Department to take a look at Charleston's probate court.The news comes after a local family lost control of their...
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How Do We Get Protection From the Protectors?
From the Director's Desk of The EARN Project:Elder abuse, and involuntary guardianship, can happen to anyone irrespective of financial position. Social Security checks are a prime target of abusers,...
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Knox County judge Jennifer L. Springer arrested on DUI charge
MOUNT VERNON — A Knox County judge was arrested early Sunday morning on a drunk driving charge by the Ohio Highway Patrol.Jennifer L. Springer, 44, of Mount Vernon, has been charged with first-degree...
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Buzz Aldrin lawsuit shows need to plan for aging parents
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (News4Utah) - 88-year-old Astronaut Buzz Aldrin is suing two of his children and a former business manager over his finances and other control over other aspects of his life. The...
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A Former Veterans Affairs Employee Tried To Defraud a Disabled Vet of $680,000
A former Veterans Affairs employee has been convicted on federal fraud charges after using his position to write himself into a disabled veteran's will.A press release from the U.S. Attorney's Office...
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New charges send former PTO treasurer to prison
Jennifer Reynolds KeeFor the second time in two years, Jennifer Reynolds Kee stood before Superior Court Judge Travis Sakrison and waited to be sentenced.Kee, 37, pleaded guilty Wednesday to felony...
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Senate Considers Alzheimer’s Bill
The U.S. Senate is considering a bill, the Building Our Largest Dementia Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s (BOLD) Act, to increase programs for Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers.At a meeting of...
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Lawsuit alleges Roseville nursing home and others understaffed on purpose –...
A recently filed lawsuit alleges Roseville Point Health & Wellness Center knowingly understaffed to save money. This case is among 15 class action lawsuits alleging purposeful understaffing at 15...
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Woman to serve up to 3 years for stealing more than $40k from mother-in-law
MANCHESTER— An East Derry woman was sentenced Monday to serve to up to three years in state prison for stealing more than $40,000 from her elderly mother-in-law.Attorney General Gordon J. MacDonald...
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Uncovering Elder Financial Abuse? It’s Tricky.
Timothy Townsend offers loans for a living in north Alabama. It’s kind of like a middle ground between a payday lender and a bank. He remembers one time when a 19-year-old applied for a truck loan. The...
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