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'Broken' system fails elderly abuse victims
Federal records show Minnesota has fallen short in its handling of complaints about abuse of elderly and vulnerable adults. Updated Oct. 24, 2011
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Minnesota Legislature approves tougher elder-abuse bill
Article By: BRAD SCHRADE ,Star Tribune Publish April 6, 2012 2:00 AM / Update April 6, 2012 2:21 PMThe measure passed by the Legislature calls for prison terms of up to 10 years.
Maria Winkelman
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State law has huge gap in punishing elder neglect
Article By: BRAD SCHRADE and LORA PABST , Star Tribune staff writers Publish August 14, 2011 2:00 AM / Update August 17, 2011 9:49 AMMinnesota treats neglect of an adult as a misdemeanor, frustrating prosecutors.
David Christofferson
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Minnesota lawmakers urged to make neglect a felony
Article By: BRAD SCHRADE , Star Tribune Publish January 13, 2012 2:00 AM / Update January 13, 2012 11:25 AMThose who mistreat the elderly or other vulnerable adults often get off with a slap on the wrist, even in cases of death.
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State OKs care jobs for former criminals
Article By: BRAD SCHRADE and GLENN HOWATT , Staff Tribune staff writers Publish December 11, 2011 2:00 AM / Update December 12, 2011 1:57 PMTwo agencies granted thousands of exemptions to people convicted of disqualifying offenses, allowing them to work with state's most vulnerable people.
Lisa Marie Blair
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Elder care workers with a checkered past get a pass
Article By: BRAD SCHRADE , Star Tribune Publish July 31, 2011 2:00 AM / Update August 3, 2011 7:23 AMExceptions by state regulators raise questions about oversight.
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'Granny cams' are catching on as a tool to deter elder abuse
Article By: BRAD SCHRADE , Star Tribune Publish September 19, 2011 2:00 AM / Update September 19, 2011 7:55 AMMore families are turning to what is becoming ubiquitous technology, despite concerns over privacy issues.
Deb Holtz
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Nursing home stay an eye-opener for advocate for elderly
Article By: BRAD SCHRADE , Star Tribune Publish July 26, 2011 2:00 AM / Update July 26, 2011 11:26 AMAdvocate for elderly cuts short a "dehumanizing" visit in facility.
booking photo of Devra Stiles
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Drowning at state-run home leads to review
Article By: BRAD SCHRADE , Star Tribune Publish September 15, 2011 2:00 AM / Update October 12, 2011 1:53 PMA disabled man was left alone in a bathtub when supervisor answered phone.
Graham Olson
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Terrifying ride, worker's DWI raise alarm on state care
Article By: BRAD SCHRADE , Star Tribune Publish October 9, 2011 2:00 AM / Update October 12, 2011 12:37 PMAnother vulnerable adult endangered by state worker may bring changes in Department of Human Services division responsible for the care.
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$3 million gone: Son accused of stealing Richfield mom broke
Article By: BRAD SCHRADE , Star Tribune Publish November 24, 2011 2:00 AM / Update November 29, 2011 6:11 PMHe looted her nest egg to fund a lifestyle that included pricey trips and phone sex, authorities say.
Bruce Diersen
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Death of man at Bloomington group home prompts two investigations
Article By: BRAD SCHRADE , Star Tribune Publish January 12, 2012 2:00 AM / Update January 12, 2012 12:07 PMQuestions about how Bruce Diersen died while in the state's care have cast more glare on an already troubled agency.
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