Man Who Abused Elderly Father Receives Probation at Elder Abuse Trial A resident of Sturgeon Bay, WI was given two years’ probation as part of a plea deal in an elder abuse case. James J. Conklin, 52, was originally scheduled to go to trial in early December on several elder abuse charges, including a felony count of intentionally subjecting an individual at risk to abuse, causing bodily harm, … [Read more...]
Holiday Visits Can Help Prevent Elder Abuse and Neglect
December 26, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Relatives Visiting Elderly Family Members During the Holidays Can Help Prevent Elder Abuse and Neglect Most people spend their holiday season with family, traveling from every corner of the US to gather, open presents, and share a meal. When visiting family this season, it is a great time to watch out for signs of elder abuse or neglect in aging relatives. The most obvious indications of … [Read more...]
Group Care Home Shut Down After Sexual Elder Abuse Charges
December 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Investigation Into Physical and Sexual Elder Abuse Charges Leads to Facility Shut-Down Federal authorities, along with local and state authorities in Columbus, GA, have shut down a group home and care facility after a two-month investigation into serious charges of physical and sexual elder abuse, as well as neglect. Four people have been arrested on charges of sexual exploitation and human … [Read more...]
$2.9 Billion Swindled from Older Adults Due to Financial Elder Abuse
December 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Epidemic of Financial Elder Abuse Across Country Means Seniors Lose $2.9 Billion Per Year This past summer, the United States celebrated the 50th anniversary of Older Americans Month. The anniversary marks a dramatic shift in the demographics of the country – when former President John F. Kennedy introduced Older Americans Month, there were 17 million people over the age of 65, but in 2013, there … [Read more...]
Many Nursing Homes on Watch List for Elder Abuse, Number of Dementia Patients Rises
December 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Government Website for Tallahassee Shows that Most Nursing Homes Are On Watch List Due to Recent Elder Abuse According to the new FloridaHealthFinder.gov, four out of six nursing homes in Tallahassee are on the watch list for recent reports of elder abuse and neglect. "I've seen more abuse and neglect in fifteen years than anybody needs to see in a lifetime in nursing homes, and I'm tired of … [Read more...]
AG Abandons Felony Elder Abuse Case After Hung Jury
November 26, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Attorney General Decides Not to Seek Retrial After Hung Jury in Felony Elder Abuse Case Felony elder abuse charges in 2012 led to two nursing home workers going to trial after a resident died within 13 days of moving into the facility. However, a jury in California failed to reach a verdict, and the Attorney General’s office has decided not to seek a retrial. The case involved Johnnie Esco, who … [Read more...]
Woman Guilty of Nursing Home Abuse Receives Light Sentence
November 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Nurse Found Guilty of Nursing Home Abuse Gets Probation, Little Jail Time A nursing home aide who was filmed mistreating a resident was found guilty on charges of nursing home abuse, but has received probation instead of jail time. State District Judge Wayne Salvant ordered Maria F. Acosta, 44, from Arlington, to serve 90 days in jail with 5 years’ probation. The sentence was handed down on … [Read more...]
Connecticut Nursing Homes Fined for Serious Elder Abuse
November 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Four Nursing Homes in Connecticut Fined for Elder Abuse and Neglect Four nursing homes in the state of Connecticut have been fined for serious elder abuse and neglect, including the death of a resident. The Connecticut Department of Public Health fined the Elm Hill Nursing Center of Rocky Hill a total of $2,250 after reported cases of a broken hip, a resident who fell and was unresponsive, and … [Read more...]
Three Nurses Prosecuted on Elder Abuse Charges Committed “For Laughs”
November 13, 2013 By Leave a Comment
British Nurses On Trial For Elder Abuse - Reportedly Committed For Their Entertainment Three nurses who worked at a care facility in Lancaster, in the United Kingdom, have been taken to court on elder abuse charges. Reportedly, the three women abused patients “for laughs,” and the nursing facility covered up their abuse. The jury was told that the women targeted 8 patients in particular for … [Read more...]
Janitor and Cook Save Abandoned Residents of Home Closed Due to Elder Abuse Charges
November 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Two Staff Members Remained to Care for Abandoned Residents After Care Facility Closed Due to State Elder Abuse Charges After the Valley Springs Manor care facility in Castro Valley, California closed due to serious state-level charges of elder abuse, the facility was abandoned by all the staff members except for one cook and one janitor, who remained to care for the elderly population. The … [Read more...]
