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Latest news from the Council on Elder Abuse
April 07, 2016Read Story April Meeting MinutesWe had a lovely April meeting where Sharon Mentkowski from the Buffalo FBI Office educated us on their Internet Crime Complaint Center where anyone can report that they are a victim of fraud on the internet.
April 06, 2016Read Story Crisis Services CEO, Jessica C. Pirro hosts a weekly Voice America Radio Talk Show
Join Crisis Services CEO Jessica C. Pirro Tuesdays at 11am EST for "The Journey--Stories of Crisis and Hope" on the VoiceAmerica Internet Radio Network Health and Wellness Channel. When crisis occurs there is an emotional and physical impact to ones wellbeing. As crisis first responders we have seen firsthand the impact that not dealing with crisis and trauma can have on a person’s sense of self, purpose and belief in happiness and hope. Tune in to hear real life experiences dealing with mental health, rape, domestic violence, suicide. We will talk about the signs and symptoms, as well as how you can help yourself, a friend or loved one in order to save a life and restore a sense of hope. (Crisisservices.org)
March 30, 2016Read Story Last week to register for the Alzheimer's Dementia Care Symposium!
March 16, 2016Read Story Buffalo man who beat his mother to death gets maximum prison sentence
"Lenora Tyes loved her family, but she refused to come to Thanksgiving dinner with them in 2014, because she felt she should stay home to fix a holiday meal for her son.
Two and a half months later, William R. Tyes fatally beat his mother and hid her body while lying to family, neighbors and police about what happened.
Tyes, 39, was planning to leave town before police caught up with him on Feb. 10, 2015, four days after his mother was last seen alive, prosecutors say."
March 10, 2016Read Story Lawyer admits larceny from Orchard Park elderly siblings’ trust accounts
"An estate lawyer who diverted $1.3 million from trust accounts – set up by an Orchard Park brother and sister to benefit charities – pleaded guilty Thursday to second-degree grand larceny, a felony, according to the state Attorney General’s Office.
As part of his plea in New York County Supreme Court, Stephen M. Newman, 71, will forfeit $800,000 and surrender his licenses to practice law in New York and Florida."
March 02, 2016Read Story March Meeting Minutes
The CEA was happy to have People Inc. representatives Bonnie Sloma and Lisa Newman from the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program speak at the meeting.
March 02, 2016Read Story Silver Pride Program through Erie County Senior Services and The Pride Center of WNY
"Erie County’s Department of Senior Services and The Pride Center of Western New York recently announced a new partnership that provides information and access to services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer senior citizens.
The Silver Pride Project, which helps to provide activities and programs for LGBTQ seniors, includes regular office hours for a Senior Services employee who has been assigned to work with the local LGBTQ community at The Pride Center of Western New York, 200 South Elmwood Ave. in Buffalo."
February 22, 2016Read Story Man who scammed elderly woman out of thousands heading to prison
"BUFFALO, N.Y.- A Buffalo man who gained an elderly woman's trust by claiming to be a police officer is heading to prison for scamming her."
February 10, 2016Read Story Older Consumers Targeted By Fraudsters Not Once, But Twice!
"After reviewing complaints submitted by consumers, we have discovered a financial scam targeting older consumers who had previously been victims of fraudulent money-making schemes, such as bogus timeshare investments and in-home business opportunities. So-called asset recovery companies are contacting these past victims, promising to get refunds for a substantial fee, failing to deliver promised services, and leaving consumers financially worse off than before."
February 02, 2016Read Story Fabulous February Meeting
The CEA was very lucky to have Acting District Attorney, Michael Flaherty and Assistant DA, Gary Ertel speak at our meeting on February 2, 2016.
January 13, 2016Read Story Man sentenced in theft from his grandmother
"A Buffalo man who routinely stole from his 93-year-old grandmother and left her destitute was sentenced to pay full restitution, spend weekends in jail for four months and serve five years on probation for his crime."
January 07, 2016Read Story You only pray that someone would step in
"You only pray that someone would step in": Mapping the Gaps Between Expert and Public Understandings of Elder Abuse in America is a research report conducted by the Frame Works Institute published in January 2016.
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