Developers, owners and managers of residential retirement communities must start now to plan for the influx of residents who do not have the traditional family support. Here are some points to consider...
West Virginia launches new elder abuse litigation and prevention unit
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Lois A. Bowers
Mar 26, 2018
A new elder abuse litigation and prevention unit within the West Virginia attorney general’s office will include civil prosecutors pursuing cases against those who exploit, abuse or neglect older...
Administrator ‘not shocked’ that NY woman missing for 42 years was found at his MA facility
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Lois A. Bowers
Oct 30, 2017
The administrator of a Massachusetts long-term care facility tells McKnight’s Senior Living that he is “not shocked at all” that a New York woman missing for more than 42 years was found...
Guardians embezzled $4 million from clients, Justice Department says
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 08, 2017
The office of a New Mexico guardian to older adults, veterans and people with special needs has been closed after federal officials accused the company and its co-founders of embezzling $4 million in client...
Improving guardianship systems is aim of demonstration project
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Lois A. Bowers
Jan 18, 2017
A new demonstration project has the goal of improving state guardianship systems for older adults with dementia, individuals with disabilities and others.
GAO: Extent of elder abuse from guardians remains unclear
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Lois A. Bowers
Dec 01, 2016
The national extent of elder abuse by guardians is unknown because data are limited on key factors, according to a new report released Wednesday by the Government Accountability Office at a Senate Special...