Blog Posts in October, 2008

Advocacy Program Helps Senior Citizens Fight Financial Abuse

A senior citizens advocacy group in Riverside, California is sponsoring a seminar addressing the rise in elder abuse cases and scams against senior citizens. The Riverside County C.A.R.E. (Curtailing ...

Elder Abuse Case Investigated in South Carolina

George County police are currently investigating an elder abuse case involving a 74 year old man. The man, who is physically disabled, was found lying in his own waste by the South Carolina Welfare ...

Senate Bill Aims to Prevent Elder Abuse

The Senate Finance Committee passed a bill that aims to prevent abuse towards elderly and long-term care patients throughout America. The Patient Safety and Abuse Act (S. 1577) provides funding for ...

Caretaker Arrested in California for Reported Senior Abuse

Renee Armas, a 48 year old resident of Crescent County, was recently arrested for elder abuse charges. It is reported that Armas abused an elderly California man who she was a caretaker for. Reports ...

Calabasas Assisted-Living Facility Employee Charged in Elder Abuse Case

Today on KNBC.com - a former employee of a Calabasas assisted living facility is being charged with elder abuse. The man, 20 year old Cesar Ulloa, is accused of torturing an 80 year old man. The man ...