Nursing Homes Force Debt Repayment by Seizing Patients in Strange New Twist on Financial Elder Abuse A new report has uncovered a terrible new form of financial elder abuse being committed by nursing homes, focusing on the Manhattan area of New York City. The study, conducted by Hunter College and The New York Times, investigated 700 cases of guardianship cases filed in Manhattan in the last 10 … [Read more...]
Financial Elder Abuse Takes Turn As Nursing Homes Seize Patients Like Assets
February 5, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Two Former Employees Face Theft, Nursing Home Abuse Charges
January 21, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Alabama Nursing Home Employees Face Theft, Nursing Home Abuse Charges As the Baby Boomer population ages, and more people not only retire but suffer serious health problems, the population residing in nursing homes is growing. Statistics show that there are often not enough trained nurses and nursing assistants in nursing homes, which can lead to emotional, physical, and financial nursing home … [Read more...]
Montana Woman Charged for Financial Elder Abuse
January 15, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Montana Resident Charged with Financial Elder Abuse and Theft A woman residing in Havre, Montana, has been charged with financial elder abuse after she stole $50,000 worth of cash and property from an elderly Hi-Line man. Court documents for the financial elder abuse charges show that Lisa L. Cole, the defendant, was the victim’s power of attorney, which means she had legal control over the … [Read more...]
Nursing Home Abuse Among Residents Could Relate to Bullying Behavior
November 19, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Patterns of Bullying Behavior Among Residents Could Lead to Nursing Home Abuse A recent study on nursing home abuse found that 1 in 5 residents of a nursing home, long-term care facility, or skilled nursing facility faced elder abuse in some form. While many have pointed fingers at overworked or undertrained nurses, or abusive family members, the report found that many instances of bullying … [Read more...]
1 in 5 Long-Term Residents Face Nursing Home Abuse
November 12, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Nursing Home Abuse a Problem for 1 in 5 Long-Term Residents, Study Shows Families struggle to find the best option for elderly loved ones. While many attempt to remain at home, with spouses gone or children far away, it becomes difficult for families to manage the care of aging parents or grandparents. Sometimes, in-home care is an option, but for many senior citizens with chronic health … [Read more...]
Financial Elder Abuse Increases During Medicare Open Enrollment
November 3, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Medicare Open Enrollment Period Can Lead to Financial Elder Abuse The Medicare Open Enrollment periods lasts from October 15th to December 7th, and AARP reports that numerous Medicare scams, perpetrating financial elder abuse, increase during that period as well. The most common Medicare scam according to the AARP bulletin, involves a scammer posing as an employee of the Centers for Medicare … [Read more...]
Financial Elder Abuse Scam Lands SC Man in Jail
October 17, 2014 By Leave a Comment
SC Resident Guilty of Financial Elder Abuse Scam on California Man A resident of South Carolina pleaded guilty in September to charges of financial elder abuse in California after he created a fake sweepstakes scam that stole the life savings of a former Catholic priest living in San Diego. Earl Roberts, Jr, 31 years old, pleaded guilty last month to theft from an elderly person, which is a … [Read more...]
Nursing Home Chain Settles with Feds Over Elder Abuse Charges
October 14, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Fraud and Elder Abuse Charges Settled Between Nursing Home Chain and Federal Government A nursing home chain that faced numerous federal charges for fraudulent billing, and elder abuse charges has reached a settlement with the Department of Justice for $38 million. On Friday, October 10th, the Justice Department announced the large settlement with Extendicare Health Services Inc and … [Read more...]
Family Files Elder Abuse Lawsuit Against Caregiving Agency
September 12, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Elder Abuse Lawsuit Filed Against Caregiving Agency The family of a 99-year-old man in Staten Island, NY has filed an elder abuse lawsuit against the caregiving agency and three home health aides whose negligence caused his death. The five children of Peter Mazza, who died from injuries sustained while under the negligent care of one of his home health aides, have filed an elder abuse lawsuit … [Read more...]
Financial Elder Abuse Fastest Growing Crime in America
September 10, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Financial Elder Abuse Fastest Growing Crime As Elderly Population Grows A new study from the Journal of General Internal Medicine shows that financial elder abuse is the fastest growing crime in the United States. According to Adult Protective Services, 60% of their cases involve theft of money or property from an elderly person. Most cases of financial elder abuse unfortunately involve an … [Read more...]
