Elder Justice Now! » Michigan

Madalyne Houseman’s Mother Was Abused

Vcatena — Sun, 03 May 2009 16:07:51 +0000

Madalyne Houseman, of Saint Louis, Michigan, tells how her mother suffered neglect and financial abuse by her son and why Madalyne had to step in.

In almost 90% of the elder abuse and neglect cases, the perpetrator is a family member.

The Elder Justice Act will raise public awareness about elder abuse. Your help is needed.

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The Marczynski of Lansing Urge Rep. Camp’s Support of Elder Justice Act

Vcatena — Sun, 03 May 2009 16:06:50 +0000

Leo and Fern Marczynski of Lansing, MI tell of their exploitation by a broker. They call on Rep. Dave Camp (R-MI) to pass 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.

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Michigan’s Roger Spooner Urges Rep. Camp to Support Elder Justice Act

scott — Sun, 03 May 2009 16:05:34 +0000

Roger Spooner of Michigan, who worked in adult protective services for many years, believes that there needs to be broader recognition of the problem elder abuse presents. He urges Congress to give front line workers the support they need.

The Elder Justice Act would ensure public/private infrastructure and resources needed to prevent, detect, treat, understand, intervene in, and, where appropiate, prosecute elder abuse.

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Michigan’s Justice Weaver Stresses Importance of Federal Law

scott — Sun, 03 May 2009 16:05:01 +0000

Justice Elizabeth Weaver of the Michigan Supreme Court describes why Congress needs to act on behalf of the nation’s elders and pass the Elder Justice Act.

At the federal level, only 2% of abuse prevention dollars go to mistreatment of older adults.

The Elder Justice Act will help identify and share the best ways to prevent abuse and protect America’s seniors. Congress needs to act now to pass this important legislation.

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Michigan’s Priscilla Strakovits Says Elders Financial Abuse is Serious Problem

Vcatena — Sun, 03 May 2009 16:04:43 +0000

Priscilla Strakovits of Farmington Hills, Michigan is a certified senior adviser and says that financial exploitation of seniors is as serious as any other kind of elder abuse. She calls on Congress and U.S. Rep. Gary Peters (D-MI) to pass the Elder Justice Act.

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 now.

Gratiot County’s Craig Zeese: Elder Abuse is Serious Problem for Michigan Seniors

Vcatena — Sun, 03 May 2009 16:02:43 +0000

Gratiot County Michigan Commission on Aging Director Craig Zeese shares stories from his area that tell why the Elder Justice Act is needed.

There are an estimated 5 million elders who experience some form of abuse each year.
Your support is needed. Get involved. Take action.

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