Elder Abuse Complaints backlog now cleared in Minnesota
Minnesota has now cleared over 3,000 unresolved elder abuse complaints around senior care facilities in Minnesota. Relatives of the victims have previously protested over the lack of inaction by Minnesota State Legislature that would have brought elder protection to the fore. The State is also promising to […]
Read moreUniversity police records within Open Records Law ruling
A ruling by a Judge in Utah has Brigham Young University’s police department now subject to Utah’s open records law (subject to appeal). The lawsuit was brought by The Salt Lake Tribune as a result of sexual assault claims at BYU and the university’s response […]
Read moreIndiana birth records now available pre 1994 for adoptees
As from July 1st Indiana birth records prior to January 1st 1994 can now be accessed by adoptees thanks to a change in State law. Records can be requested via The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH). Indiana birth records for adoptees have been unavailable up until now […]
Read moreelder abuse costing families up to $36 billion yearly
Elder abuse and fraud (senior scams) is impacting the elderly and their immediate families in worrying numbers. Studies illustrate the impact that the fraud is having annually. The true cost of exploitation is estimated to range from $3 billion upwards to $36 billion yearly. Unfortunately many instances of […]
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