Don't try this at home......
Norwalk (WTNH) - A woman that worked as a registered nurse, administering medication and doling out advice to patients at a Norwalk doctor's office, has been charged with posing as a nurse.
Betty Lichtenstein, also known as Betty Trudel, 56, worked for Dr. Gerald Weiss.
Police began investigating Lichtenstein back in March 2009 after a patient complained that she was acting unprofessionally. They found out that she had never been licensed to practice nursing.
Lichtenstein even went so far to fool her employer that she staged a dinner honoring herself as 'Nurse of the Year', hosted by the Connecticut Nursing Association. Police say she paid more $2,000 of her own money for the dinner and that the Connecticut Nursing Association does not exist.
Illegal use of the title 'registered nurse' is a felony. Lichtenstein has also been charged with reckless endangerment and criminal impersonation.
Back in May, she was arrested by Norwalk Police in an unrelated case and charged with illegally obtaining prescription drugs and forgery. That case is pending in Norwalk Superior Court.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Elder Rights Protection CONSUMER ALERTS
Connecticut Better Business Bureau Warns Consumers about Chimney Cleaning Con Game(Press Release)
Dishonest Operators Use Fear, High Pressure Tactics and Lowball Estimates to Cheat Consumers
Wallingford, CT - July 23, 2009 - In light of the recent arrest of two New York men who tried to cheat a Milford homeowner, Connecticut Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about chimney cleaning scams.
The arrests followed an investigation by the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), which alleges the men turned a $39.95 chimney cleaning estimate into a recommendation for $3,200 in unnecessary repairs. Charges against the pair ranged from impersonating home contractors to performing work without a license.
According to Connecticut Better Business Bureau President, Paulette Scarpetti, this is not a new scam, and the intervention by DCP shows its potential to cheat consumers. "When a contractor tells you that your life is in danger or part of your home needs urgent repairs to prevent serious damage, your first instinct is to protect yourself and your property.Unlicensed and dishonest contractors often use fear tactics to turn routine maintenance into an unnecessary costly and potentially unsafe job."
Chimney cleaning fraud usually starts with a postcard, flyer, an unsolicited telephone call or e-mail and an unusually low price, typically around $40.00.Once the scammers perform an inspection, they may say that there is structural damage, problems with the chimney cap (also known as a spark arrester), and may even bring in dead birds or chunks of concrete to illustrate the "problems."They often claim there is a carbon monoxide leak or that the chimney liner needs replacing.Chimney liners cost thousands of dollars, and some con artist contractors may replace a perfectly good liner with one that may not even fit properly, or only line part of the chimney.
Connecticut Better Business Bureau offers the following advice to consumers to prevent them from becoming victims of chimney cleaning fraud:Don't be taken in by low prices:An inspection usually costs $75 dollars; the cleaning is another $150 and should take about an hour. No reputable chimney cleaner will do an inspection and cleaning for $40.
Protect yourself from being pushed or frightened into immediate action:A chimney carbon monoxide leak is extremely rare. There are instruments to measure this. If they make this claim, ask them to prove it.Ask for documentation:Check to see that the company is licensed and insured.You can check to see if it has a history of complaints by checking their Reliability Report at www.bbb.org.
In some cities and towns, the local fire department may provide free chimney inspections.How often does a fireplace chimney need to be cleaned? If it is used more than three times a week it should be done every year. One clear sign that it needs attention is if soot falls from the damper when it is opened. Once you have reputable experts doing the job, they also can tell you whether your furnace chimney needs cleaning.
The independence of many elderly is threatened by abusive situations ranging from financial exploitation to severe neglect. For others, independence is hindered by limited financial resources, disability, and lack of information on rights and benefits. To help address these issues, the federal government’s Administration on Aging administers a number of Vulnerable Elder Rights Programs operated through the State Unit on Aging (Aging Services Division of the CT Department of Social Services) that provide important protections against threats to the independence, well being, and financial security of seniors.
From time to time you will be receiving consumer alerts from Aging Service’s Elder Rights Protection Programs including CHOICES SMP (educating and empowering seniors to identify, prevent and report health care related fraud and abuse), Prevention of Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation (training how to recognize and respond to elder abuse; supporting outreach and education campaigns to increase public awareness of elder abuse and how to prevent it and supporting the efforts of state and local elder abuse prevention coalitions); and Legal Assistance Developer (developing and coordinating the state’s legal services and elder rights programs to ensure consistent service and quality results). We ask that you provide your widest dissemination of these Alerts to persons or programs of interest that may not otherwise be on our distribution list
Dishonest Operators Use Fear, High Pressure Tactics and Lowball Estimates to Cheat Consumers
Wallingford, CT - July 23, 2009 - In light of the recent arrest of two New York men who tried to cheat a Milford homeowner, Connecticut Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about chimney cleaning scams.
The arrests followed an investigation by the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), which alleges the men turned a $39.95 chimney cleaning estimate into a recommendation for $3,200 in unnecessary repairs. Charges against the pair ranged from impersonating home contractors to performing work without a license.
According to Connecticut Better Business Bureau President, Paulette Scarpetti, this is not a new scam, and the intervention by DCP shows its potential to cheat consumers. "When a contractor tells you that your life is in danger or part of your home needs urgent repairs to prevent serious damage, your first instinct is to protect yourself and your property.Unlicensed and dishonest contractors often use fear tactics to turn routine maintenance into an unnecessary costly and potentially unsafe job."
Chimney cleaning fraud usually starts with a postcard, flyer, an unsolicited telephone call or e-mail and an unusually low price, typically around $40.00.Once the scammers perform an inspection, they may say that there is structural damage, problems with the chimney cap (also known as a spark arrester), and may even bring in dead birds or chunks of concrete to illustrate the "problems."They often claim there is a carbon monoxide leak or that the chimney liner needs replacing.Chimney liners cost thousands of dollars, and some con artist contractors may replace a perfectly good liner with one that may not even fit properly, or only line part of the chimney.
Connecticut Better Business Bureau offers the following advice to consumers to prevent them from becoming victims of chimney cleaning fraud:Don't be taken in by low prices:An inspection usually costs $75 dollars; the cleaning is another $150 and should take about an hour. No reputable chimney cleaner will do an inspection and cleaning for $40.
Protect yourself from being pushed or frightened into immediate action:A chimney carbon monoxide leak is extremely rare. There are instruments to measure this. If they make this claim, ask them to prove it.Ask for documentation:Check to see that the company is licensed and insured.You can check to see if it has a history of complaints by checking their Reliability Report at www.bbb.org.
In some cities and towns, the local fire department may provide free chimney inspections.How often does a fireplace chimney need to be cleaned? If it is used more than three times a week it should be done every year. One clear sign that it needs attention is if soot falls from the damper when it is opened. Once you have reputable experts doing the job, they also can tell you whether your furnace chimney needs cleaning.
The independence of many elderly is threatened by abusive situations ranging from financial exploitation to severe neglect. For others, independence is hindered by limited financial resources, disability, and lack of information on rights and benefits. To help address these issues, the federal government’s Administration on Aging administers a number of Vulnerable Elder Rights Programs operated through the State Unit on Aging (Aging Services Division of the CT Department of Social Services) that provide important protections against threats to the independence, well being, and financial security of seniors.
From time to time you will be receiving consumer alerts from Aging Service’s Elder Rights Protection Programs including CHOICES SMP (educating and empowering seniors to identify, prevent and report health care related fraud and abuse), Prevention of Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation (training how to recognize and respond to elder abuse; supporting outreach and education campaigns to increase public awareness of elder abuse and how to prevent it and supporting the efforts of state and local elder abuse prevention coalitions); and Legal Assistance Developer (developing and coordinating the state’s legal services and elder rights programs to ensure consistent service and quality results). We ask that you provide your widest dissemination of these Alerts to persons or programs of interest that may not otherwise be on our distribution list
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Freelance Health Writer- How to Become One
From: http://ezinearticles.com/?Freelance-Health-Writer---How-to-Become-One&id=1459568
Freelance health writers can be found anywhere. With just a simple search in Google, you will find some freelance health writers in an instant. The question is, "Are those freelance health writers capable of doing the job"? In finding a technical writer there are factors to consider. You can`t just hire someone who prefers to write about technology to work on your health article.
Anybody can be a writer and everyone has his own specialty in writing. To be a freelance health writer, you need to have at least the basic idea about the human body and health. You cannot do writings for health related topics if you don`t value your health. As we all know that writing reflects oneself.
Most workload for a freelance health writer is going to be on how to become physically fit. Are you physically fit to be a freelance writer? Research is not enough in becoming a writer. You have to do your part, enjoy physical fitness and apply it on your writings.
Know the basics of how to get fit. This requires a lot of reading, working, and research, but will help you in writing health articles. Magazines, books and articles are available for you to read and gain knowledge.
Just like any other writers, freelance health writers are valuable. Becoming the fittest writer may be hard, but as a writer is it your job to be dynamic to your requirements. So if you want to be a health writer, be fit.
If you want to know more about Freelance Writing Career then feel free to visit http://www.uniquearticle.net
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jitesh_Arora
Freelance health writers can be found anywhere. With just a simple search in Google, you will find some freelance health writers in an instant. The question is, "Are those freelance health writers capable of doing the job"? In finding a technical writer there are factors to consider. You can`t just hire someone who prefers to write about technology to work on your health article.
Anybody can be a writer and everyone has his own specialty in writing. To be a freelance health writer, you need to have at least the basic idea about the human body and health. You cannot do writings for health related topics if you don`t value your health. As we all know that writing reflects oneself.
Most workload for a freelance health writer is going to be on how to become physically fit. Are you physically fit to be a freelance writer? Research is not enough in becoming a writer. You have to do your part, enjoy physical fitness and apply it on your writings.
Know the basics of how to get fit. This requires a lot of reading, working, and research, but will help you in writing health articles. Magazines, books and articles are available for you to read and gain knowledge.
Just like any other writers, freelance health writers are valuable. Becoming the fittest writer may be hard, but as a writer is it your job to be dynamic to your requirements. So if you want to be a health writer, be fit.
If you want to know more about Freelance Writing Career then feel free to visit http://www.uniquearticle.net
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jitesh_Arora
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Professional Geriatric Care Manager
A Professional Geriatric Care Manager is a human service professional who specializes in assisting elders and their families with decisions and planning for an integrated and coordinated approach to dignified living.
A Professional Geriatric Care Manager is trained and experienced in assessment, coordination, monitoring, and direct delivery of care management services.
A Professional Geriatric Care Manager receives referrals from family members, physicians, attorneys, bank trust officers, financial planners, hospitals, other medical facilities, conservators, community agencies, home care agencies, and corporate employee assistance programs.
Contact Elder Caring LLC for more information about Geriatric Care Management
33 Old Pawson RoadP.O. Box 917Branford, CT 06405-5130
Areas Served: Connecticut: Branford, Guilford, Hamden, Madison, Meriden, Milford, New Haven, North Haven and Wallingford
Phone: 203-214-0928Fax: 203-458-2988
A Professional Geriatric Care Manager is trained and experienced in assessment, coordination, monitoring, and direct delivery of care management services.
A Professional Geriatric Care Manager receives referrals from family members, physicians, attorneys, bank trust officers, financial planners, hospitals, other medical facilities, conservators, community agencies, home care agencies, and corporate employee assistance programs.
Contact Elder Caring LLC for more information about Geriatric Care Management
33 Old Pawson RoadP.O. Box 917Branford, CT 06405-5130
Areas Served: Connecticut: Branford, Guilford, Hamden, Madison, Meriden, Milford, New Haven, North Haven and Wallingford
Phone: 203-214-0928Fax: 203-458-2988
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