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Buffalo officials observed World Elder Abuse Awareness Day following a year and pandemic that in many ways pushed older adults to the forefront.The…
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The Center for Elder Law and Justice helps older adults navigate the legal side of elder abuse, like getting an order of protection or recovering stolen…
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Workers in nursing homes, hospital ERs and other health facilities are required by law to notify police whenever they notice likely signs of physical or sexual abuse. But that's often not happening.
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With the 4th largest number of older adults in the country, New York State is expanding its statewide effort to stop elder abuse. The effort will be…
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Despite legal requirements, more than one-quarter of cases of severe abuse that were uncovered by government investigators were not reported to the police. The majority involved sexual assault.
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A local law designed to better protect nursing home residents passed unanimously in the Erie County Legislature on Thursday.Ruth Murray, 82, was a…
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As a global campaign focuses attention on elder abuse, a local initiative is gearing up to spread joy to thousands of senior citizens across Western New…
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Financial exploitation is costing seniors and New York state nearly $1.5 billion each year. A new multi-agency study shows that in many cases victims…
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Only one in 24 cases of elder abuse are reported in New York State, according to the Council on Elder Abuse. June is World Elder Abuse Awareness month…
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Two nursing home workers in Buffalo have been arrested and charged with neglecting an elderly resident. Attorney General Eric Schneiderman says two…