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Multnomah County's Financial Elder Abuse Unit Helps Bring Con-Artists to Justice
Posted by: Phil Nelson
October 03, 2011

Many senior citizens have spent a lifetime attempting to accumulate wealth. In their most vulnerable years, however, they sometimes need assistance protecting that wealth from would-be takers. Never is this more true than when our elders become victims of financial elder abuse.

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Elder Abuse Law Unanimously Progresses Through Legislature
Posted by: Kevin Parks
June 03, 2011

Oregon's widely reported problem with Elder Abuse has prompted lawmakers in a divided legislative session toward an increasingly uncommon result: consensus.

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Oregon Legislature to Enhance Elder Abuse Penalties?
Posted by: Darian Stanford
March 25, 2011

This month, the Judiciary Committee of the Oregon House of Representatives conducted a public hearing on House Bill 2849, which would certain enhances penalties for elder abuse.

What, if anything, might this mean for Oregon elder abuse victims?


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