Tag: Elderly abuse
Elderly Victims Targeted in Bank and Real Estate Schemes, Two Men Arrested
The U.S. attorney's office recently announced the arrest of two Southern California men involved in a complex money laundering scheme that defrauded over 100 victims of more than $10 million. Sylas Nyuydzene Verdzekov, 38,...
Caregiver charged with raping elderly woman with dementia
An Anaheim caregiver faces charges of sexually assaulting a 93-year-old woman with dementia under his care. Phuong Hoang Khong, 69, is accused of committing heinous acts of rape, sexual penetration, forcible oral copulation, and...
Preventing Elder Fraud: Criminals Exploiting Personal Information to Target Vulnerable Seniors
Scammers are taking advantage of leaked personal information to steal money from older Americans. In 2023, individuals over 60 lost a total of $3.4 billion to scams, showing a 10.6% increase from the previous...
Navigating Personal Conflicts in Long-Term Care Settings Conflict Resolution in Long-Term Care: Strategies for Success
In elder care settings, conflicts such as arguments, verbal abuse, and aggression are unfortunately not uncommon. According to experts, better staffing and training can help ease tensions in these situations.For example, at an assisted...