Alabama DHR hopes to expand adult foster care to address needs
Alabama is working towards adding an adult foster care home in every county as reports of adult abuse rise in the state.
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Alabama DHR seeking foster homes for elderly, disabled adults
Many adults are placed somewhere other than their own homes because of a high risk for abuse, neglect and exploitation.
Montgomery attorney J.W. Godwin convicted on financial exploitation of the elderly
The attorney failed to pay property taxes for his client, resulting in the client's home being permanently lost.
U.S. Attorney’s office and the FBI raise awareness of elder abuse
In 2021, over 1,100 Alabama seniors reported being victims of elder fraud with losses of over $17 million.
June 15, 2022
Gov. Ivey awards more than $9.5 million to assist victims of crime
Ivey awarded 25 grants totaling more than $9.5 million to help victims of crime across Alabama.
December 17, 2021
Court enters permanent injunction against companies in tech support fraud scheme
The co-conspirators allegedly have defrauded hundreds of elderly and vulnerable U.S. victims.
Assisted living facility administrator indicted for fraud and embezzlement
Thursday, a four-count information was filed in U.S. District Court charging a former Oak Landing Assisted Living Facility employee with embezzling money and assets from a former resident at Oak Landing, announced U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town, Special Agent in Charge Patrick M. Davis, United States Secret Service, Special Agent in Charge Rod Owens, Social … Continued
Governor Ivey awards $1.89 million to help victims of domestic violence and elder abuse
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) announced awards of $1.89 million in grants to support organizations and programs that help victims of domestic violence and elder abuse throughout the state. “No one should ever have to experience the horrors of domestic violence or elder abuse, but there is hope for those who unfortunately do become victims,” … Continued
Elder Abuse Awareness Still a Top Priority in Alabama
Staff Report MONTGOMERY – Each year, an estimated 5 million older Americans are abused, neglected and exploited. But that’s only part of this hidden crime – experts believe that for every case of elder abuse or neglect that is reported, as many as 23 cases go unreported. In Alabama, the numbers are no less disturbing. … Continued
June 18, 2014
Alabama Senior Citizens Hall of Fame Names Senator Cam Ward Statesman of the Year for 2013
Staff Report MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Senior Citizens Hall of Fame named Senator Cam Ward Statesman of The Year at their annual Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony in Montgomery this evening. Senior Services Commissioner Neal Morrison and Hall of Fame Chairman Warner Floyd both praised Sen. Ward’s commitment to passing 2013’s landmark Elder Abuse Law. … Continued
August 5, 2013