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Conference Focuses on Dramatic Rise of Elder Abuse Crimes

Conferences nationwide mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and explore solutions to a growing concern. The University of Minnesota recently hosted a large conference focused on what is considered to be the next large national crime wave: elder abuse. Attending the conference were social workers, nursing home workers, lawyers, law…

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Houston Seniors: Beware of Scammers!

Seniors make up about one-fifth of financial abuse victims nationwide, Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman said Thursday. They're tempting prey for scammers because old age often comes with reduced cognitive abilities. Financial scammers who target elderly or vulnerable Minnesotans would face stiffer penalties under a law Gov. Mark Dayton included in…

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