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Santa Monica’s Henrietta Tolhurst Tells How She Was Scammed

Vcatena — Sun, 03 May 2009 05:03:14 +0000

Henrietta Tolhurst was told she had won $22,000 and all she had to do was pay the taxes and attorney’s fees, put the money in a magazine and leave it for the caller and she’d get her prize money. She urges Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA) to pass the Elder Justice Act to protect people like her.

Financial abuse alone costs the nation’s seniors some $2.6 billion a year.

The Elder Justice Act would educate law enforcement, financial institutions, caregivers and family members about elder financial abuse.

Your support is needed. Get involved. Take action now.

San Francisco DA Says Elders’ Right to Safety is a Civil Right

Vcatena — Sun, 03 May 2009 05:02:36 +0000

Kamala Harris, San Francisco District Attorney, says people who abuse seniors are taking advantage of their vulnerabilities. Their right to safety is a civil right.

There are federal laws governing domestic violence and child abuse, but none related to elder abuse.

The Elder Justice Act will finally provide the national leadership needed to address the problem of elder abuse in America.

Your support is needed. Get involved. Take action now.

Prescott Cole to Rep. Pelosi: Elder Justice Act is the Foundation

Vcatena — Sun, 03 May 2009 05:01:47 +0000

Prescott Cole, a San Francisco attorney, tells of financial predators who prey on elders that are protected by the current system. He calls on Congress to pass the Elder Justice Act.

Older Americans, especially the very old and vulnerable, should not have to live in fear of being abused physically, psychologically or financially.

The Elder Justice Act would provide the resources needed to help those who now fight elder abuse with scarce resources and fragmented systems.

Your support is needed. Get involved. Take action now.

Amy Rassen Urges Rep. Pelosi to Support Elder Justice Act

scott — Sun, 03 May 2009 04:52:33 +0000

Amy Rassen, of San Francisco, urges Speaker Pelosi to get behind the Elder Justice Act and pass this important legislation. Rassen is the former Associate Executive Director of Jewish Family and Children’s Services.

There are an estimated 5 million elders who experience some form of abuse each year.

The Elder Justice Act will help identify and share the best ways to prevent abuse and protect America’s seniors.

Your support is needed. Get involved. Take action.

There are an estimated 5 million elders who experience some form of abuse each year.

The Elder Justice Act will help identify and share the best ways to prevent abuse and protect America’s seniors.

Your support is needed. Get involved. Take Action .

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The Rev. Pat Langlois to Rep. Waxman: Do Everything in Your Power to Protect Elders

Vcatena — Sun, 03 May 2009 04:50:18 +0000

The Rev. Pat Langlois of Los Angeles asks Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA) to do everything in his power to ensure decency and justice for our elders.

There are an estimated 5 million elders who experience some form of abuse each year.

The Elder Justice Act will help identify and share the best ways to prevent abuse and protect America’s seniors.

Your support is needed. Get involved. Take action.

Anne Hinton Asks Rep. Pelosi to Support Nation’s Seniors

Vcatena — Sun, 03 May 2009 04:39:54 +0000

Anne Hinton, Executive Director of the San Francisco Department of Aging and Adult Services, asks how can we support families going through tough times caused by elder abuse? She calls on Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) to pass the Elder Justice Act.

Older Americans, especially the very old and vulnerable, should not have to live in fear of being abused physically, psychologically or financially.

Andrea Glass to Rep. Pelosi: Elder Justice Act is Essential

Vcatena — Sun, 03 May 2009 04:29:56 +0000

San Francisco’s Andrea Glass says the Elder Justice Act is essential to make people more aware of elder abuse and to report it when they see it.

Elder abuse is a silent issue, robbing the nation’s elders of their dignity, their security and, in comes cases, costing them their lives.

The Elder Justice Act would fund a public awareness campaign around prevention and best practices targeting law enforcement, financial institutions, caregivers and family members.

Your support is needed. Get involved. Take action now.

Dr. David Werdegar of San Francisco Says Elder Abuse is Public Health Problem

scott — Sun, 03 May 2009 02:35:28 +0000

Dr. David Werdegar of San Francisco’s Institute on Aging says elder abuse awareness must be raised and that the Elder Justice Act would allow for a coordinated attack on a community problem.

The numbers of those elderly who are abused will only grow as the baby boomers age into their 60s.

The Elder Justice Act would share best practices, provide education, awareness and training, increase the ability to prosecute elder abuse and ensure that front line workers have the resources and information they need.

Your support is needed. Get involved. Take Action Now!

Shawna Reeves of San Jose Shares Predatory Lending Story

Vcatena — Sun, 03 May 2009 02:32:40 +0000

Shawna Reeves of San Jose, CA relates how predatory lenders have sought out and victimized vulnerable seniors in California. Gary Morris, a victim of financial exploitation, also shares what happened to him. Reeves urges passage of the Elder Justice Act.

Financial abuse alone costs the nation’s seniors some $2.6 billion a year.

The Elder Justice Act would educate law enforcement, financial institutions, caregivers and family members about elder financial abuse.

Your support is needed. Get involved. Take action now.

Petaluma’s Don Streeper Calls for Government Action to Combat Elder Abuse

Vcatena — Sun, 03 May 2009 01:55:37 +0000

Don Streeper, of Petaluma, CA, relates how he witnessed a daughter who abused and neglected her mother. He calls for government action on all levels to address elder abuse.

There are federal laws governing domestic violence and child abuse, but none related to elder abuse.

The Elder Justice Act will finally provide the national leadership needed to address the problem of elder abuse in America.

Your support is needed. Get involved. Take action now.