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Latest news from the Council on Elder Abuse
September 11, 2014Read Story Health Aide Helps Herself to Victim’s Moneyhttp://www2.erie.gov/da/index.php?q=health-aide-helps-herself-victim%E2%80%99s-money
August 28, 2014Read Story Sedita Sets Agenda as New Leader of DA Association
http://www.newyorklawjournal.com/this-weeks-news/id=1202668287337/Sedita-Sets-Agenda-as-New-Leader-of-DA-Association?mcode=1202615038803&curindex=34&slreturn=20140808100018
June 18, 2014Read Story Three Convictions for Financial Elder Abuse This Week Alone
http://www2.erie.gov/da/index.php?q=three-convictions-financial-elder-abuse-week-alone
June 14, 2014Read Story Shelter to be provided to elder abuse victims
http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/erie-county/shelter-to-be-provided-to-elder-abuse-victims-20140613
June 14, 2014Read Story Elder victims of domestic violence have new shelter options
June 13, 2014Read Story Emergency shelter network opens for victims of abuse
June 09, 2014Read Story Providers of elder abuse shelters to meet in Ohio
May 19, 2014Read Story Woman admits stealing from ailing father
From the Buffalo News, Monday May 19th 2014:
A Buffalo woman has admitted stealing more than $71,000 from her ailing 84-year old father over a more than two-year period while he was in an assisted living facility
April 01, 2014Read Story Youngtstown man sentenced to prison for attack on West Seneca 74 year old
Thwarted attack nets thief 13 years; 74 year old woman fought attacker
October 03, 2013Read Story Government Emphasizes Prevention of Financial Exploitation of the Elderly
Interagency Announcement: http://www.sec.gov/news/press/2013/elder-abuse-guidance.pdf
March 04, 2013Read Story Agencies Working to End Elder Abuse
Legal Services for the Elderly, Disabled or Disadvantaged of Western NewYork (LSED) fully supports the call for legislative protection against elder abuse. And while legislation is necessary, informing Western NewYorkers about the ongoing efforts right in their back yard to combat existing elder abuse is also important.
If you Suspect Abuse, TAKE ACTION!
More than 1,500 cases of elder abuse are reported each year in Erie County. Many more cases are never reported.
If you suspect abuse and would like legal assistance, please contact:
Center for Elder Law & Justice:
716-853-3087
For immediate assistance 24 hours a day, please contact:
Crisis Services Hotline at:
716-834-3131
If you suspect someone is being abused, please contact:
Erie County Protective Services for Adults:
716-858-6877
For general information on programs or referrals, please contact:
Erie County Department of Senior Services / NY Connects:
716-858-8526
In an emergency, call 911
For Elder Shelter screening tool, please visit the Elder Shelter Page located under the "Elder Shelter" tab at the top of your screen