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RECOGNIZING THE SIGNS OF ELDER ABUSE
SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR SERIES OF VIOLENT ASSAULTS IN EL CAJON
INITIATIVE TO BETTER PROTECT SENIORS FROM ELDER ABUSE
https://www.eastcountymagazine.org/initiative-better-protect-seniors-elder-abuse <span class="a2a_kit a2a_kit_size_32 a2a_target addtoany_list" id="da2a_8"> <a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcountymagazine.org%2Finitiative-better-protect-seniors-elder-abuse&amp;title=INITIATIVE%20TO%20BETTER%20PROTECT%20SENIORS%20FROM%20ELDER%20ABUSE"><img src="/sites/all/modules/addtoany/images/share_save_171_16.png" width="171" height="16" alt="Share this"/></a> </span> <div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-4 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden view-mode-rss"><ul class="field-items"><li class="field-item even"><a href="/march-2018-articles">March 2018 Articles</a></li></ul></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-5 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden view-mode-rss"><ul class="field-items"><li class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/3123">elder abuse</a></li><li class="field-item odd"><a href="/taxonomy/term/435">seniors</a></li></ul></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden view-mode-rss"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><img alt="" src="/sites/eastcountymagazine.org/files/resize/2018/March/SadMan-810x540-310x207.jpg?30" style="width: 310px; height: 207px; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; margin: 6px; float: left;" width="310" height="207" /></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="byline">By <span class="author vcard"><a class="url fn n" href="https://www.countynewscenter.com/author/county-news-center/">County News Center</a>, County of San Diego Communications Office</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="byline"><span class="author vcard">Image credit:  PhotoSpin</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span class="byline"><span class="author vcard">March 1, 2018 (San Diego) - </span></span>In response to increasing elder abuse crimes in the region and an impending explosion of the elderly population, County prosecutors, health and aging officials and local law enforcement are committing to a new “blueprint” of goals and coordinated community response to abuse of these vulnerable residents.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"></span></p> <!--break--><p>Officials Thursday rolled out the first-ever San Diego County Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Blueprint, which incorporates model practices and responses for emergency dispatchers, first responders, follow-up investigators, prosecutors and agencies in between.</p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">“Our society will be judged on how we treat our most vulnerable, including our children and our seniors,” said District Attorney Summer Stephan. “With this countywide initiative, we’re proactively responding to an increase in elder abuse crime as this population continues to grow. This first of its kind combatting-elder-abuse blueprint will provide a coordinated regional response leveraging resources and partnerships in order to protect seniors and keep them safe in our community.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">The County District Attorney’s Office brought together countywide stakeholders including the County’s department of Aging and Independence Services, the City Attorney’s Office and local law enforcement as well as other experts who serve as touchpoints for elder and dependent adults. Those stakeholders identified gaps and needs in our community which resulted in the blueprint.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">In San Diego County, almost 23 percent of the population is projected to be over age 65 by the year 2050, a 10 percent increase from 2015. With the older population increasing, elder abuse is also on the rise.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">“The huge growth in our senior population is already testing families, hospitals, care facilities and communities. And as the population grows, so does the potential for abuse and neglect,” said County Supervisor Dianne Jacob. “The region needs a roadmap, a blueprint, to address the growing challenges facing vulnerable seniors and their families.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><img alt="" src="/sites/eastcountymagazine.org/files/resize/2018/March/ELDER-ABUSE-IN-SAN-DIEGO-COUNTY-300x201.png?971" style="width: 300px; height: 201px; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; margin: 6px; float: right;" width="300" height="201" />In 2016, there were 780 violent crimes against senior citizens, an increase of 13 percent from the previous year and 37 percent from five years ago. These 780 crimes included 14 homicides, 24 rapes, 205 robberies, and 537 aggravated assaults. Between fiscal years 2015 and 2017, law enforcement investigated over 3,000 crime cases for abuse of elders 65 years and older. During that same time period, elder abuse cases filed by the DA’s Office and the San Diego City Attorney’s Office increased by 39 percent.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">“We cannot tolerate abuse of the elderly or vulnerable in any form,” said Chuck Matthews, Interim Director of the County’s Aging and Independence Services. “If you suspect abuse of any kind is occurring, we encourage you to call Adult Protective Services so that we may investigate and make sure no one is being taken advantage of or harmed in any way.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">The Adult Protective Services number is (800) 510-2020. You can also call your local law enforcement agency.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Adult Protective Services has continued to receive an increased number of referrals from fiscal years 2014 to 2017.  They received 14,741 referrals in fiscal year 2016-2017 and handled 9,872 cases. Financial abuse was the most common form of abuse seen in their confirmed cases, followed by mental suffering and physical abuse.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">The blueprint also takes into consideration the various health challenges, such as Alzheimer’s disease or other related disorders and/or cultural issues facing our San Diego aging population.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">“Based on the projected growth of the elder population, the Sheriff’s department is committed to utilizing all of our dedicated resources for the successful prosecution of those committing crimes against elders and dependent adults,” said Sheriff William Gore. “In partnership with all of the allied agencies, as well as the implementation of the San Diego Countywide Elder and Dependent Abuse Blueprint, we will ensure crimes against the elders and dependent adults will not fall to the wayside and will remain one of our top priorities moving forward.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">To learn more about what constitutes abuse and reporting abuse visit <a href="https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/ais/adult_protective_services.html">Adult Protective Services</a> or call (800) 510-2020 if you are within San Diego County and (800) 339-4661 if you are outside of the County.</span></p> </div></div></div><ul class="links inline"><li class="addtoany first last"><span><span class="a2a_kit a2a_kit_size_32 a2a_target addtoany_list" id="da2a_7"> <a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcountymagazine.org%2Finitiative-better-protect-seniors-elder-abuse&amp;title=INITIATIVE%20TO%20BETTER%20PROTECT%20SENIORS%20FROM%20ELDER%20ABUSE"><img src="/sites/all/modules/addtoany/images/share_save_171_16.png" width="171" height="16" alt="Share this"/></a> </span> </span></li></ul> Fri, 02 Mar 2018 03:30:21 +0000 LizA 27645 at https://www.eastcountymagazine.org https://www.eastcountymagazine.org/initiative-better-protect-seniors-elder-abuse#comments
GREATER SAN DIEGO ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS LAUNCHES ELDER INITIATIVE ON WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY, JUNE 15
https://www.eastcountymagazine.org/greater-san-diego-association-realtors-launches-elder-initiative-world-elder-abuse-awareness-day <span class="a2a_kit a2a_kit_size_32 a2a_target addtoany_list" id="da2a_10"> <a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcountymagazine.org%2Fgreater-san-diego-association-realtors-launches-elder-initiative-world-elder-abuse-awareness-day&amp;title=GREATER%20SAN%20DIEGO%20ASSOCIATION%20OF%20REALTORS%20LAUNCHES%20ELDER%20INITIATIVE%20ON%20WORLD%20ELDER%20ABUSE%20AWARENESS%20DAY%2C%20JUNE%2015"><img src="/sites/all/modules/addtoany/images/share_save_171_16.png" width="171" height="16" alt="Share this"/></a> </span> <div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-4 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden view-mode-rss"><ul class="field-items"><li class="field-item even"><a href="/june-2017-articles">June 2017 Articles</a></li></ul></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-5 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden view-mode-rss"><ul class="field-items"><li class="field-item even"><a href="/greater-san-diego-association-realtors">Greater San Diego Association of Realtors</a></li><li class="field-item odd"><a href="/world-elder-abuse-day">World Elder Abuse Day</a></li><li class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/3123">elder abuse</a></li></ul></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden view-mode-rss"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><img alt="" src="/sites/eastcountymagazine.org/files/2017/June/sdar.png?323" style="width: 277px; height: 127px; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; margin: 6px; float: left;" width="277" height="127" /></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><i><span style="color: black;">County Supervisor Dianne Jacob and District Attorney Valerie Tanney to speak </span></i></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">East County News Service</span></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">June 12, 2017 (San Diego) - T<span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1497330409180_9166" style="color: black;">he Greater San Diego Association of REALTORS® (SDAR) is launching a local initiative to help combat the heartbreaking and devastating instances of financial elder abuse, specifically through fraudulent real estate transactions.</span></span></span></span></p> <div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1497330409180_9122" style="margin-left:.5pt;margin-top:.3pt;"> <p class="yiv5477478068MsoNormal" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1497330409180_9121"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1497330409180_9187" style="color: black;"></span></span></span></p> <!--break--><p>The SDAR Elder Initiative kicks off on June 15, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), with an invitation-only event from 2 - 3 pm at the SDAR East County Service Center, 220 West Main Street El Cajon, CA 92020.<b><span style="color: red;"> </span></b><span style="color: black;">Featured speakers are</span><b><span style="color: red;"> </span></b><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1497330409180_9120" style="color: black;">San Diego County Supervisor Dianne Jacob and Deputy District Attorney Valerie Tanney.</span></p> </div> <div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1497330409180_9119" style="margin-left:.5pt;margin-top:.3pt;"> <p class="yiv5477478068MsoNormal" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1497330409180_9118"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1497330409180_9117" style="color: black;">Jacob, who represents District 2, the largest of San Diego’s five supervisorial districts, is a crusader on issues affecting the elderly.  She will speak on the social, economic and health impacts of financial elder abuse. Tanney leads the real estate team of the San Diego District Attorney’s Economic Crimes Division. She will speak on the challenges in prosecuting perpetuators of fraud against the elderly.</span></span></span></p> </div> <div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1497330409180_9069" style="margin-left:.5pt;margin-top:.3pt;"> <p class="yiv5477478068MsoNormal" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1497330409180_9068"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1497330409180_9067" style="color: black;">Attending will be approximately 30 of San Diego’s most influential REALTORS® who will work with the support of SDAR’s 14,000+ members to raise awareness of and combat financial elder abuse in real estate transactions by:</span></span></span></p> </div> <ul id="yui_3_16_0_1_1497330409180_9072" type="disc"> <li class="yiv5477478068MsoNormal" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1497330409180_9071" style="color:black;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1497330409180_9070">Educating REALTORS® on how to recognize the warning signs of potential abuse</span></span></span></li> <li class="yiv5477478068MsoNormal" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1497330409180_9073" style="color:black;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1497330409180_9188">Connecting elderly clients with community resources</span></span></span></li> <li class="yiv5477478068MsoNormal" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1497330409180_9116" style="color:black;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1497330409180_9115">Mobilizing efforts to support elder abuse prevention with local police and law enforcement</span></span></span></li> </ul> <div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1497330409180_9062"> <div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1497330409180_9061" style="margin-left:.5pt;margin-top:.3pt;"> <p class="yiv5477478068MsoNormal" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1497330409180_9060"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1497330409180_9059" style="color: black;">World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was launched by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations which provides an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older persons. For more information visit <a href="http://eldermistreatment.usc.edu/" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1497330409180_9058" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://eldermistreatment.usc.edu/</a>.</span></span></span></p> </div> </div> <p class="yiv5477478068MsoNormal" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1497330409180_9199"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1497330409180_9198" style="color: black;">SDAR, through its 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, the Ambassadors Foundation, was inspired to launch the SDAR Elder Initiative by San Diego Attorney Robert Muir’s article, “Financial Elder Abuse in Real Estate Transactions.” Visit <a href="http://www.sdar.com/media/FinancialElderAbuse.pdf" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1497330409180_9200" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sdar.com/financialelderabuse</a> to read the article.</span><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">  </span><span style="color: black;">The SDAR Ambassadors Foundation works to strengthen our community through support of charitable groups and events throughout the year. </span></span></span></p> </div></div></div><ul class="links inline"><li class="addtoany first last"><span><span class="a2a_kit a2a_kit_size_32 a2a_target addtoany_list" id="da2a_9"> <a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcountymagazine.org%2Fgreater-san-diego-association-realtors-launches-elder-initiative-world-elder-abuse-awareness-day&amp;title=GREATER%20SAN%20DIEGO%20ASSOCIATION%20OF%20REALTORS%20LAUNCHES%20ELDER%20INITIATIVE%20ON%20WORLD%20ELDER%20ABUSE%20AWARENESS%20DAY%2C%20JUNE%2015"><img src="/sites/all/modules/addtoany/images/share_save_171_16.png" width="171" height="16" alt="Share this"/></a> </span> </span></li></ul> Tue, 13 Jun 2017 05:11:30 +0000 LizA 25264 at https://www.eastcountymagazine.org https://www.eastcountymagazine.org/greater-san-diego-association-realtors-launches-elder-initiative-world-elder-abuse-awareness-day#comments
CONGRESSIONAL BILL WOULD DESTROY CALIFORNIA'S ELDER ABUSE PROTECTIONS, PATIENTS' ADVOCACY GROUP WARNS
https://www.eastcountymagazine.org/congressional-bill-would-destroy-californias-elder-abuse-protections-patients-advocacy-group-warns <span class="a2a_kit a2a_kit_size_32 a2a_target addtoany_list" id="da2a_12"> <a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcountymagazine.org%2Fcongressional-bill-would-destroy-californias-elder-abuse-protections-patients-advocacy-group-warns&amp;title=CONGRESSIONAL%20BILL%20WOULD%20DESTROY%20CALIFORNIA%27S%20ELDER%20ABUSE%20PROTECTIONS%2C%20PATIENTS%27%20ADVOCACY%20GROUP%20WARNS"><img src="/sites/all/modules/addtoany/images/share_save_171_16.png" width="171" height="16" alt="Share this"/></a> </span> <div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-4 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden view-mode-rss"><ul class="field-items"><li class="field-item even"><a href="/march-2017-articles">March 2017 Articles</a></li></ul></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-5 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden view-mode-rss"><ul class="field-items"><li class="field-item even"><a href="/elders">elders</a></li><li class="field-item odd"><a href="/taxonomy/term/15671">elderly</a></li><li class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/3123">elder abuse</a></li><li class="field-item odd"><a href="/taxonomy/term/5971">Congress</a></li><li class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/18516">bills</a></li></ul></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden view-mode-rss"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p class="yiv6696408434MsoNormal" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; margin: 0px 0in; padding: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); line-height: 24px;"><img alt="" src="/sites/eastcountymagazine.org/files/2017/March/elders.jpg?705" style="width: 249px; height: 249px; border-width: 1px; border-style: solid; margin: 6px; float: left;" width="249" height="249" /></p> <p class="yiv6696408434MsoNormal" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; margin: 0px 0in; padding: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); line-height: 24px;"> </p> <p class="yiv6696408434MsoNormal" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; margin: 0px 0in; padding: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); line-height: 24px;"> </p> <p class="yiv6696408434MsoNormal" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1489117918849_3177" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; margin: 0px 0in; padding: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); line-height: 24px;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1489117918849_3188" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;">East County News Service</span></p> <p class="yiv6696408434MsoNormal" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1489117918849_3186" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; margin: 0px 0in; padding: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); line-height: 24px;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1489117918849_3187" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;">March 9, 2017 (Washington D.C.) – Congress is considering a bill that will effectively end California’s 20-plus year civil protection system for victims of elder abuse or neglect perpetrated by health care providers.<br style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px;" /><br /> <br style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px;" /><br /> “H.R. 1215 is a corporate wish list of anti-justice measures to immunize health care providers from accountability for terrible care by limiting justice for victims of health care malpractice,” warns California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform, a nonprofit that advocates for improving care for patients needing long-term care. “The bill is misleadingly named the `Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017.’  A more apt name for H.R. 2115 would be `Obstruction of Justice for the Injured.’”<br style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px;" /></span></p> <!--break--><p>While California already has a $250,000 cap on non-economic damages – the centerpiece of H.R. 1215 - elder and dependent adult abuse cases are rightfully exempt.  H.R. 1215 would end this critical exemption.<br style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px;" /><br /> “Congress is about to take away vital elder and dependent adult protections that have long served our most vulnerable citizens,” said Pat McGinnis, Executive Director of CANHR.  “If H.R. 1215 passes, liability for extreme abuse and neglect will be limited to $250,000, creating a system where poor health care practices will be profitable.” <br style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px;" /><br /> H.R. 1215 would prevent the health care industry from being held liable when their actions fall below, even far below, the acceptable standards or when they intentionally hurt a patient.  McGinnis calls that “un-American” adding, “Although the bill is being put forward to `drive down the costs of health care,’ it will only serve to insulate bad actors from liability, deny any meaningful remedy for those they injure, and ultimately cost taxpayers billions of dollars.” </p> <p class="yiv6696408434MsoNormal" id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1489117918849_3214" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; margin: 0px 0in; padding: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); line-height: 24px;"><span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1489117918849_3215" style="-webkit-padding-start: 0px; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;">Private enforcement of health care standards saves the government billions in healthcare costs by preventing avoidable injuries and in public enforcement costs while generating millions of dollars in recovery for the Medicare and Medicaid programs.</span></p> </div></div></div><ul class="links inline"><li class="addtoany first last"><span><span class="a2a_kit a2a_kit_size_32 a2a_target addtoany_list" id="da2a_11"> <a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcountymagazine.org%2Fcongressional-bill-would-destroy-californias-elder-abuse-protections-patients-advocacy-group-warns&amp;title=CONGRESSIONAL%20BILL%20WOULD%20DESTROY%20CALIFORNIA%27S%20ELDER%20ABUSE%20PROTECTIONS%2C%20PATIENTS%27%20ADVOCACY%20GROUP%20WARNS"><img src="/sites/all/modules/addtoany/images/share_save_171_16.png" width="171" height="16" alt="Share this"/></a> </span> </span></li></ul> Fri, 10 Mar 2017 03:52:54 +0000 LizA 24195 at https://www.eastcountymagazine.org https://www.eastcountymagazine.org/congressional-bill-would-destroy-californias-elder-abuse-protections-patients-advocacy-group-warns#comments
ELDER ABUSE SUSPECT ARRESTED
https://www.eastcountymagazine.org/elder-abuse-suspect-arrested             May 2016 Articles        elder abuse    La Mesa                 East County News Service     May 10, 2016 (La Mesa) -- Aaron Spaulding, a 31-year-old La Mesa man has been arrested and charged with elder abuse of his 78-year-old neighbor. The incident prompted a stand-off with Sheriff’s deputies at the family’s home on Alta Mira Drive near Mount Helix for several hours Monday night.      Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of an altercation at the home in the unincorporated portion of La Mesa.  A neighbor called 911 to report the suspect was driving erratically and approached him aggressively after he confronted the driver.    The suspect reportedly threatened deputies with a pot of boiling water and a knife, KNSD reported.     The disruption forced deputies to shut down the street, preventing some neighbors from coming home and requiring others to shelter in place inside their residences until the suspect voluntarily surrendered around 7:40 p.m.     The victim suffered minor injuries.                     Tue, 10 May 2016 18:12:49 +0000 LizA 21375 at https://www.eastcountymagazine.org https://www.eastcountymagazine.org/elder-abuse-suspect-arrested#comments
BEWARE OF SCAMMERS PRETENDING TO BE LAW ENFORCEMENT
https://www.eastcountymagazine.org/beware-scammers-pretending-be-law-enforcement <span class="a2a_kit a2a_kit_size_32 a2a_target addtoany_list" id="da2a_16"> <a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcountymagazine.org%2Fbeware-scammers-pretending-be-law-enforcement&amp;title=BEWARE%20OF%20SCAMMERS%20PRETENDING%20TO%20BE%20LAW%20ENFORCEMENT"><img src="/sites/all/modules/addtoany/images/share_save_171_16.png" width="171" height="16" alt="Share this"/></a> </span> <div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-4 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden view-mode-rss"><ul class="field-items"><li class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/12008"> May 2012 Articles</a></li></ul></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-5 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden view-mode-rss"><ul class="field-items"><li class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/3123">elder abuse</a></li><li class="field-item odd"><a href="/taxonomy/term/9783">scams</a></li><li class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/9940">Law Enforcement</a></li><li class="field-item odd"><a href="/taxonomy/term/11896">financial</a></li><li class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/14849">lottery</a></li><li class="field-item odd"><a href="/taxonomy/term/15823">deputy</a></li><li class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/16199">telephone</a></li><li class="field-item odd"><a href="/taxonomy/term/16200">relative</a></li><li class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/16201">welfare check</a></li><li class="field-item odd"><a href="/taxonomy/term/16202">sweepstakes</a></li><li class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/16203">misdemeanor</a></li><li class="field-item odd"><a href="/taxonomy/term/16204">felony</a></li></ul></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden view-mode-rss"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><div style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="Verdana&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;Times New Roman&quot;;color:#222222"><img src="/sites/eastcountymagazine.org/files/sd%20sheriff_0.jpg" width="150" height="145" vspace="6" hspace="6" border="1" align="left" alt="" /></span></div> <div style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "> </div> <div style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="Verdana&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;Times New Roman&quot;;color:#222222">May 16, 2012 (San Diego County) -- In the past week the Sheriff's Elder Abuse Unit has received information about two telephone scams which prey upon elderly residents of San Diego County. The first scam involved a suspect who claimed to be a 'relative' of an elderly woman whom he could not reach by phone. </span></div> <!--break--><div style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "> </div> <div style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="Verdana&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;Times New Roman&quot;;color:#222222">The suspect asked the Sheriff's Department to perform a Welfare Check on the elderly woman. A deputy drove to the woman's home and made contact with the elderly woman who stated she did not know the person who called the Sheriff's Department. Additionally, the woman admitted that she had previously fallen for a phone scam and had sent funds to a suspect via a money transfer service. The responding Deputy confronted the suspect via phone and discovered the suspect had used the Sheriff's Department to try to reestablish contact with the victim so he could continue the financial abuse.</span></div> <div style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "> </div> <div style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="Verdana&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;Times New Roman&quot;;color:#222222">The second scam involved an elderly male who received a call telling him he had won a large sum of money in a sweepstakes but had to pay a fee to receive it. The suspect identified himself as a current Deputy Sheriff and gave an actual deputy's name. The suspect further stated the Sheriff's Department was facilitating the money transfer. The victim withdrew the money from his bank, but decided to visit the local Sheriff's Station to speak with the deputy who "allegedly" called him.  Fortunately the deputy, whose identity was used, was working that day and was able to prevent the victim from sending the money. Impersonating a Law Enforcement Officer or deputy is a crime (misdemeanor) punishable by a fine of up to $2,000 or a year in local custody or both. Obtaining monies by trick or device is a Felony punishable by time in state prison.</span></div> <div style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "> </div> <div style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "><span style="Verdana&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;;Times New Roman&quot;;color:#222222">The public should be advised that the Sheriff's Department does NOT facilitate or participate in any sweepstakes, lotteries or other money transfer schemes.  Elderly residents should not send or wire transfer money to anyone based upon a phone call or series of calls without verifying facts first.  Phone scammers routinely use money transfer services to fleece the elderly and any reference to such services should be considered a red flag warning for seniors. Incidents have been reported in Encinitas, Imperial Beach and, Spring Valley.</span></div> <div style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; "> </div> <p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); ">For questions or additional information, please contact the Sheriff's Elder Abuse Unit (858) 974-2322.</span> </p> </div></div></div><ul class="links inline"><li class="addtoany first last"><span><span class="a2a_kit a2a_kit_size_32 a2a_target addtoany_list" id="da2a_15"> <a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcountymagazine.org%2Fbeware-scammers-pretending-be-law-enforcement&amp;title=BEWARE%20OF%20SCAMMERS%20PRETENDING%20TO%20BE%20LAW%20ENFORCEMENT"><img src="/sites/all/modules/addtoany/images/share_save_171_16.png" width="171" height="16" alt="Share this"/></a> </span> </span></li></ul> Wed, 16 May 2012 23:10:26 +0000 miriamg 9688 at https://www.eastcountymagazine.org https://www.eastcountymagazine.org/beware-scammers-pretending-be-law-enforcement#comments
SUSAN DAVIS HOLDING FORUM ON PROTECTING MEDICARE JULY 22
https://www.eastcountymagazine.org/susan-davis-holding-forum-protecting-medicare-july-22              July 2011 Articles        Susan Davis    elder abuse    Medicare    retirement    medical benefits         normal">  July 11, 2011 (San Diego) -- Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-San Diego) is coordinating an event July 22 regarding the future of Medicare and efforts to protect it for future generations.  Davis is encouraging constituents to attend this meeting which is free to the public.           line-height:normal"> What is Medicare? What does it mean for you? What is the future of Medicare?            line-height:normal"> This is an opportunity to hear from experts about how legislative proposals could put Medicare benefits at risk and what we can do to be sure Medicare is there for current and future seniors. Information from senior advocacy organizations will also be on hand about retirement planning, elder abuse prevention and Medicare benefits counseling.          The event will be held at:        line-height:normal"> Friday, July 22, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.   12.0pt;Times New Roman","serif";Times New Roman";  color:black">  Jewish Family Service of San Diego  College Avenue Older Adult Center  4855 College Avenue      San Diego, CA 92115                     Mon, 11 Jul 2011 18:49:42 +0000 miriamg 6647 at https://www.eastcountymagazine.org https://www.eastcountymagazine.org/susan-davis-holding-forum-protecting-medicare-july-22#comments
TOGETHER WE CAN STOP ELDER ABUSE
https://www.eastcountymagazine.org/together-we-can-stop-elder-abuse <span class="a2a_kit a2a_kit_size_32 a2a_target addtoany_list" id="da2a_20"> <a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcountymagazine.org%2Ftogether-we-can-stop-elder-abuse&amp;title=TOGETHER%20WE%20CAN%20STOP%20ELDER%20ABUSE"><img src="/sites/all/modules/addtoany/images/share_save_171_16.png" width="171" height="16" alt="Share this"/></a> </span> <div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-4 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden view-mode-rss"><ul class="field-items"><li class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/6819"> February 2011 Articles</a></li></ul></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-5 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-hidden view-mode-rss"><ul class="field-items"><li class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/435">seniors</a></li><li class="field-item odd"><a href="/taxonomy/term/3123">elder abuse</a></li><li class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/7279">Paul Downey</a></li><li class="field-item odd"><a href="/taxonomy/term/7280">Senior Community Centers</a></li></ul></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden view-mode-rss"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> </p> <p><img border="1" hspace="6" vspace="6" align="left" width="230" height="153" alt="" src="/sites/eastcountymagazine.org/files/resize/seniors_2-230x153.jpg" />by Paul Downey, CEO &amp; President, Senior Community Centers</p> <p>February 10, 2011 (San Diego) - Elder abuse victims often live in silent desperation, fearing retaliation from their abusers. Many times, it takes the courage of a family member or loved one to take action and stop the abuse. The following information will help you recognize - and prevent - elder abuse:</p> <!--break--><p>What is elder abuse?</p> <p> According to the National Center on Elder Abuse (<a href="http://www.ncea.aoa.gov">www.ncea.aoa.gov</a>), "elder abuse refers to intentional or negligent acts by a caregiver or trusted individual that causes (or potentially causes) harm to a vulnerable elder." While California's most prevalent areas of elder abuse are physical and emotional abuse, financial abuse, and abuse in long-term care facilities, there are many different types of elder abuse:</p> <p> </p> <p>o Physical Abuse - Use of force to threaten or physically injure a vulnerable elder<br /> o Emotional Abuse - Verbal attacks, threats, rejection, isolation, or belittling acts that cause (or could cause) mental anguish, pain, or distress to a senior<br /> o Sexual Abuse - Sexual contact that is forced, tricked, threatened, or otherwise coerced upon a vulnerable elder, including anyone who is unable to grant consent<br /> o Exploitation - Theft, fraud, misuse or neglect of authority, and use of undue influence as a lever to gain control over an older person's money or property<br /> o Neglect - A caregiver's failure or refusal to provide for a vulnerable elder's safety, physical, or emotional needs<br /> o Abandonment - Desertion of a frail or vulnerable elder by anyone with a duty of care</p> <p> </p> <p>Self-neglect among seniors is also considered elder abuse. If they are unable to take care of themselves which in turn creates living conditions which leads to (or may lead to) harm or endangerment. So while in this case the caregiver is not the perpetrator, it is important to realize when self-neglect occurs and that it is just as important to step in to improve the condition at hand.</p> <p> </p> <p>Who is at risk?<br />  </p> <p>Elder abuse can occur anywhere and affects seniors across all socio-economic groups, geographic locations, educational backgrounds and cultures. However, women and "older" elders are more likely to be victimized. Dementia and other mental health conditions are significant risk factors.</p> <p> </p> <p>What are the warning signs of elder abuse?<br />  </p> <p>Elder abuse often comes with physical and behavioral warning signs. Physical warning signs may include uncombed or matted hair, malnourishment or dehydration, and unexplained bruises or scratches. An elder may display behavioral warnings signs such as becoming withdrawn, helpless, angry or frightened. Elders may become depressed or withdrawn. It is also important to watch for signs of isolation. Be suspicious if an elder is not given the opportunity to speak freely or have contact with others without the caregiver being present.</p> <p> </p> <p>What can I do to prevent elder abuse?<br />  </p> <p>The first thing you can do to help prevent elder abuse is to be aware of the possibility of abuse. Look for warnings signs and ask others to do the same. Keep in contact with your older friends, neighbors and relatives. Maintaining consistent communication helps decrease isolation, often a risk factor for mistreatment. Report suspected mistreatment to your local law enforcement or adult protective services agency.</p> <p> </p> <p>What should I do if I suspect elder abuse?<br />  </p> <p>Reporting elder abuse is simple. Every county has its own Adult Protective Services agency (APS) which provides assistance to elderly and adults who are functionally impaired, and who are possible victims of abuse, exploitation, or neglect. To report suspected abuse in the community, contact your local APS.</p> <p> </p> <p>San Diego County Aging and Independent Services:<br />  </p> <p>9335 Hazard Way, Suite 100<br /> San Diego, CA 92123<br /> 800-339-4661<br /> 858-339-4661</p> <p> </p> <p>If you are someone you know is in a life-threatening situation, or in immediate danger, call 911 or contact your local police or sheriff.<br />  </p> <p> It is every person's responsibility to report suspected cases of elder abuse. When in doubt, always err on the side of caution. If you suspect abuse, report it. You do not need to prove that abuse is occurring. It is up to the professionals to investigate the reported abuse.</p> <p> </p> <p>Paul Downey is CEO and president of Senior Community Centers.  Founded in 1970, Senior Community Centers is a nonprofit agency transforming the aging experience for San Diego seniors through nutrition, health and wellness services, advocacy and transitional and supportive housing that increase the quality of life for seniors living in poverty and allowing them to live independently for as long as possible. Downey is also the president of the National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs and the California Nutrition Coalition. For a complete list of volunteer opportunities or more information, please visit <a href="http://www.servingseniors.org">www.servingseniors.org</a>, Facebook or Twitter, or call (619) 487-0743.</p> <p> Resources:<br />  <a href="http://www.ncea.aoa.gov">http://www.ncea.aoa.gov</a> <br />  </p> </div></div></div><ul class="links inline"><li class="addtoany first last"><span><span class="a2a_kit a2a_kit_size_32 a2a_target addtoany_list" id="da2a_19"> <a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="https://www.addtoany.com/share#url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastcountymagazine.org%2Ftogether-we-can-stop-elder-abuse&amp;title=TOGETHER%20WE%20CAN%20STOP%20ELDER%20ABUSE"><img src="/sites/all/modules/addtoany/images/share_save_171_16.png" width="171" height="16" alt="Share this"/></a> </span> </span></li></ul> Sun, 13 Feb 2011 16:37:07 +0000 miriamg 5474 at https://www.eastcountymagazine.org https://www.eastcountymagazine.org/together-we-can-stop-elder-abuse#comments