Sep 21, 2022 · Many states have enacted specific older adult abuse laws. Some of these laws criminalize older adult abuse specifically, while others add enhanced penalties for crimes that target seniors. An example of this is embezzlement.

Nov 22, 2022 · Any use of force or arrest can be devastating for someone who is already physically and mentally fragile. An estimated 12,000 people 65 and older ended up in the E.R. for injuries caused by...

Oct 2, 2017 · It seems astounding – a sweet, occasionally puzzled grandpa with Alzheimer’s disease being handcuffed and put under arrest. However, that very scene is happening at an astonishing rate among seniors, over 100,000 of them, based on the current data – an increase of nearly 30% in the past decade.

The federal government, states, commonwealths, territories and the District of Columbia all have laws designed to protect older adults from elder abuse and guide the practice of adult protective services agencies, law enforcement agencies, and others. These laws vary considerably from state to state. TITLE 8. PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 192.

Nov 22, 2022 · But an analysis of U.S. crime data by The Marshall Project shows that the number of arrests of people over 65 grew by nearly 30% between 2000 and 2020 — at the same time that overall arrests fell by nearly 40%. The number of elder arrests is growing faster than the population is aging.

Jul 26, 2022 · In particular, the report examines older federal offenders who were sentenced in fiscal year 2021 and the crimes they committed, then assesses whether age was given a special consideration at sentencing.

Jun 15, 2021 · Body camera video recorded the arrest of Karen Garner on June 26, 2020, in Loveland, Colo. Garner, then 73, has dementia and sensory aphasia. It's been nearly a year since police officers in...

Mar 10, 2025 · In the now viral video, you can see officers kneeling on the neck of an elderly man and kneeing him repeatedly. Officers remained on top of the man until he was handcuffed and then sat upright.

Sep 20, 2024 · Lynda Serrano, a 55-year-old caregiver from Spring Grove, was arrested and faces multiple charges including elder abuse, domestic battery causing bodily harm and domestic battery involving ...

Nov 22, 2022 · Police often are called to track down people who have gotten lost, arrest confused shoplifters, or intervene in domestic disputes. Many officers lack adequate training may not have adequate training on dementia. Some older people can pose a …