Alzheimer’s Cure on the Horizon
In a recent interview with Ira Flow at NPR, Stephen Strittmatter explained his new research published in the journal Neuron. He is Vincent Coates Professor of Neurology at Yale University’s School...
View ArticleSwindled Seniors: Former California Judge to Be Sentenced, Florida Lawsuit...
Fort Myers, FL:An elderly woman who earned just $1,800 in monthly income between her Social Security check and her pension was somehow persuaded to take out a life insurance policy worth $7.5 million....
View ArticleWest Orange Woman Admitted to Bilking Nearly $100K From Elderly Woman
A 47-year-old West Orange woman admitted Monday to stealing nearly $100,000 from an elderly woman to pay for hotel rooms, dinners, shopping sprees and bills, authorities said. Shawn Craig pleaded...
View ArticleTrial begins for Utah chiropractor accused of bilking the elderly
In a flurry of papers, instructions, medical advice and fleeting hope, several elderly patients said the West Jordan chiropractor they trusted to take care of them instead collected their financial...
View ArticleElderly Pinellas Man Freed From Alzheimer's Unit After I-Team Looks at His Case
On a Sunday morning last month, a spry 99-year-old Pinellas County retiree got his first taste of freedom in weeks. William Berchau says he doesn't get out of an assisted living facility much anymore....
View ArticleJudge facing discipline refused to take deposition oath
Marion Superior Judge Kimberly Brown refused to be sworn during a deposition before the Judicial Qualifications Commission – a videotaped moment of defiance used against her Monday at the outset of her...
View ArticleGuardianship Abuse is a Global Problem, Says Denise Brailey of the BFCSA...
Denise Brailey and The Banking & Finance Consumers Support Association (BFCSA) is an organization that everyone should be watching, as in the American Revolution of Independence, Denise will soon...
View ArticleDo Nursing Home Arbitration Agreements Force Consumers to Sign Away Legal...
Arbitration agreements in long-term care contracts are harming consumers and eroding the U.S. civil justice system, according to a prominent association of trial lawyers.When people sign a contract...
View ArticleLinda Kincaid Reports: Elder Abuse by Monterey County Public Guardian: Man...
Jim Kramer (67) suffered a stroke on November 5, 2013. Friend and former landlady Patricia Conklin believes the stroke was caused in part by harassment and elder abuse by Deputy Public Guardian...
View ArticleCalifornia sued over lagging nursing home inspections
A Sacramento advocate for the elderly is suing the state for allegedly endangering vulnerable residents by failing to promptly investigate nursing home complaints, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday...
View ArticleNursing home abuse and neglect on the rise in Texas
A KVUE Defenders investigation uncovered cases of nursing home neglect on the rise across Texas. The investigation also discovered that facilities repeatedly cited for violations rarely see their...
View ArticleLawsuit Cites a DSS Report Criticizing Providence Place of DePaul ALF
The state ordered an assisted living center near DePaul Medical Center to make changes last year after an investigation found the facility failed to protect patients from an aggressive resident.A...
View ArticleTonight on T.S. Radio: Death By Medical Neglect - Why My Mother Died
Our guest this evening will be discussing the medical negligence, misadministration of medical procedures including dialysis, and the inability of staff to concern themselves with the care and...
View ArticleA Breach of Trust: WWII Veteran Wrongfully Denied Coverage
A WWII Veteran known for his integrity and love of family, he worked hard his entire life to give them the best upbringing and memories he possibly could. He taught his young ones to always be honest...
View ArticleA Tribute to Veteran Gary E. Harvey
A wife's loving tribute to her husband, Gary Harvey - Veteran and unfortunately trapped in an abusive guardianship. Currently, Gary is confined to a hospital room and denied all visitation from...
View ArticleLinda Kincaid Reports: Consumer Voice conference discusses elder abuse in...
The October 24-27, 2013 Consumer Voice conference in Washington, DC brought advocates and experts from across the county to discuss long-term care facilities. Prevention of elder abuse was a leading...
View ArticleLinda Kincaid Reports: Elder Abuse by Monterey County Public Guardian: Home...
An abusive conservatorship devastated the life of San Francisco resident Margarita Zelada. The Monterey County Public Guardian keeps Margarita unlawfully isolated and confined in a long-term care...
View ArticleCA Conservatorship Ward Margarita Zelada on the Monterey County Public Guardian
Monterey County Deputy Public Guardian Jennifer Empasis alleged that Patricia Conklin financially abused her mother, Margarita Zelada. Margarita clearly stated that Patricia did not abuse her in any...
View ArticleFormer TN Attorney John E. Clemmons Accused of Stealing from Conservatorship
John E. Clemmons is now facing criminal charges in Davidson County for the first time. You may remember he pleaded guilty in Rutherford County for doing the same sort of thing he is alleged to do here...
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