Elder Justice Act

The Shame of Elder Abuse and the Silence of Washington

Robert B. Blancato | Posted 02.28.2012

Read More: Elder Justice, Elder Abuse, Elder Rights, Elder Justice Act, Older Americans, Impact News
Robert B. Blancato

As we close the holiday season, we are reminded that one sad reality, elder abuse, takes no holiday. Elder abuse is an ever present threat which must be thwarted.

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Celebrate the Right to Be Human (VIDEO)

Witness | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: #HRD2010, Elder Justice Act, Elder Abuse, Witness, Human Rights, Cambodia, Forced Evictions, Human Rights Day, Kenya, Impact News
Witness

Every year, December 10th marks Human Rights Day. In honor of this day I'd like to share a couple of stories with you.

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Why Healthcare Reform is Good for Older Americans

Kelly Matheson | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Elderly, Elder Justice Act, Elder Abuse, Older Americans, End of Life Consultations, End of Life Care, Medicare, Elderly Americans, Health Care, End of Life, Politics News
Kelly Matheson

The Elder Justice Act in the health reform bills would finally provide the increased federal resources and leadership to prevent, detect, treat, understand, intervene in and, where appropriate, prosecute elder abuse.

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