Sept. 22 Falls Prevention Program for Seniors Highlight of Falls Prevention Awareness Week
DOVER – Falls among older adults are the leading cause for injury deaths and non-fatal injuries, including hip and brain injuries. Falls are painful and can be disabling, leading to drastic life changes and costing an average of $30,000 per fall injury in hospital expenses alone, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
Adopt-A-Family Seeks Donors to Help Provide Gifts
By participating in the Holiday Adopt-A-Family program, Delawareans can help bring the holiday spirit to thousands of Delaware children, adults, people with disabilities and seniors in need.
Delaware Department of Justice Commemorates World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15th
Local efforts include programs throughout the state WILMINGTON, DE – The Delaware Department of Justice is commemorating World Elder Abuse Awareness Day by hosting a series of panel discussions in each county. Based on the theme “Stop Abuse of the Vulnerable and Elderly (S.A.V.E.)” the events are designed to bring greater recognition of mistreatment of […]
Biden’s office secures conviction of healthcare professional charged with patient abuse
Attorney General Beau Biden announced that his office has secured the conviction of a Sussex County woman who was charged with abusing an elderly patient at a Seaford nursing home.
Biden’s office arrests Newark group home aid for rape and patient abuse
Attorney General Beau Biden announced today that his office has arrested an employee of a New Castle County group home for sex crimes against a resident.
