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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.
June 20, 2024

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
October 4, 2019

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
October 9, 2018

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