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Oregon
| November 09 2003 |
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Most cases of elderly abuse go unreported |
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Extrapolating from 10,000 reported elder abuse cases in Oregon and an 80% unreported estimate, "40,000 incidents per year in Oregon might stay hidden." |
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Statesman Journal
http://news.statesmanjournal.com/article.cfm?i=70520
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Alan Gustafson
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| November 09 2003 |
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Elder abuse facts |
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Bullets covering definitions, causes, signs, self-protection, adivce for loved ones, how to report abuse, and where to learn more. |
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Statesman Journal
http://news.statesmanjournal.com/article.cfm?i=70521
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| January 26 2004 |
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Abuse, mental health are top elder concerns; Facts and figures of elder abuse |
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Article discusses elder abuse reporting and case facts; reasons why victims do not report; prevention and intervention tips; and how to report abuse. |
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Statesman Journal
http://news.statesmanjournal.com/article.cfm?i=74100
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| January 26 2004 |
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Seniors are targets for financial exploitation; Feeling abandoned, Grace Sweet became dependent on a caregiver who drained her savings |
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Article focuses on the case of a 90-year-old who lost her savings to her gambling caregiver; Adult Protective Services had investigated, but "detected no overt signs of mistreatment or abuse." |
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Statesman Journal
http://news.statesmanjournal.com/article.cfm?i=74096
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Alan Gustafson
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| January 26 2004 |
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Underreporting slows response to elder abuse; Oregon's attorney general says the cases often involve someone close to the victim |
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"Oregon Attorney General Hardy Myers says the state has taken progressive legal steps to protect senior citizens from elder abuse. But, he said, it's still not doing enough to safeguard older Oregonians." Article also bullets what is thought to make Oregon progressive in the field of elder abuse. |
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Statesman Journal
http://news.statesmanjournal.com/article.cfm?i=74100
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Alan Gustafson
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| January 26 2004 |
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Legal papers provide peace of mind; Decide what happens to your property and choose who may make decisions on your behalf should you no longer be able to make them |
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Article discusses the elder abuse-prevention tools of power of attorney and advance directive. |
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Statesman Journal
http://news.statesmanjournal.com/article.cfm?i=74098
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Cara Roberts Murez
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| January 27 2004 |
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Nursing home an option to deal with changing behaviors; What to look for when choosing a home and where to get help |
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51 specific things to look for in choosing a nursing home. Also includes a number of resources and how to think about whether someone needs to move to a nursing home. |
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Statesman Journal
http://news.statesmanjournal.com/article.cfm?i=74102
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| January 27 2004 |
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View inspection, health conditions of nursing homes online; The government database is accessible to the public |
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Article discusses web-based databases to help people choose a nursing home. |
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Statesman Journal
http://news.statesmanjournal.com/article.cfm?i=74160
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Jody Lawrence-Turner
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| February 18 2004 |
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Opinion: Caregiver criteria fall short |
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Opinion piece offers multiple ways policy changes could help elders choose caregivers to avoid abuse and neglect. |
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StatesmanJournal
http://news.statesmanjournal.com/article.cfm?i=75570
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Barry-Lee Coyne
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| February 27 2004 |
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Local law leaders on review team |
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Governor Ted Kulongoski has ordered a statewide review of public safety, including special looks at methamphetamine production, elder abuse, juvenile justice, and emergency response systems. Deputy chief of staff Stephen Schneider will head the elder abuse effort. Article includes other steering committee members. |
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Statesman Journal
http://news.statesmanjournal.com/article.cfm?i=76079
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Peter Wong
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