Archive for August, 2008

Elder abuse is frequent, but not investigated

Friday, August 1st, 2008. Casper, WY - Law enforcement faces several barriers in identifying, prosecuting and preventing elder abuse, experts said Thursday. Elder abuse -- including physical abuse, financial exploitation and negligence -- is increasing because the state's population is aging. More people are reaching their 85th birthdays and more senior citizens are living at ... [More >>]

Former Bartlesville nursing home worker charged

Friday, August 1st, 2008. Bartlesville, OK - A former admissions coordinator for a Bartlesville nursing home was arrested last week after being charged with eight felony counts of financial exploitation by caretaker, Attorney General Drew Edmondson said in a press release issued Thursday. Bobbie Jo Wilhelm, 53, was charged in Washington County District Court after ... [More >>]