The National Council on Aging (NCOA) has a new national toll-free number for older homeowners to sign up for counseling when considering a reverse mortgage:1-855-899-3778. Federal law requires that anyone…
Category: Legislation
Elder Abuse in Colorado Guardianships
Four families with cases in Arapahoe County’s probate court say that two attorneys involved in their estates should have disclosed a real estate investment they made together before charging the…
National Silver Alert Act--Nationwide Network for Locating Missing Seniors
The “National Silver Alert Act” would create a federal program modeled after the AMBER Alert and provide federal coordination and assistance to local and state law enforcement agencies.
Mandatory Reporting Signed into Law!
On Thursday, May 16, 2013, Governor Hickenlooper signed SB 13-111 – Concerning Abuse of At-Risk Adults and Making an Appropriation, into law. The bill was sponsored by Sen. Evie Hudak and Reps.…
Elder Abuse Mandatory Reporting Bill Clears CO Senate
The bill would require doctors, nurses, social workers, clergy members, law enforcement officers, nursing home staff, home health care workers and others to report any neglect or abuse of anyone…
Sen. Franken introduces legislation to protect Minnesota seniors from abuse - HomeTownSource.com
Sen. Franken introduced legislation to protect Minnesota seniors from abuse Washington, D.C. – Yesterday (Tuesday, Feb. 7), U.S. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) introduced the Elder Protection and Abuse Prevention Act, a…
New Federal Agency Focusing on Elder Financial Abuse
The new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has an Office of Financial Protection for Older Americans. According to the Office’s website, “Older Americans face many financial challenges as they age.…
New Law Aimed to Reduce Elder Financial Abuse | Boulder Elder Abuse Attorney
According to The Gazette, Colorado Senate Bill 10-042, which is an attempt to protect against elder financial abuse, has gone into effect. The new law now requires financial institutions, such…