As reported in The Advertiser, Iberia Bank and the Senior Housing Crimestoppers Program have joined forces to provide additional security for residents at five nursing and retirement homes in Louisiana. The program is designed to deter crime and abuse. It is designed to increase awareness and implement a zero tolerance policy. Since its inception in 1994, The program has cut crime such as abuse, neglect, fraud theft and vandalism by more than 90% at sponsored facilities.
Having nearly 20 years of handling claims for injured people including victims of nursing home abuse and neglect, I applaud Iberia Bank, the Housing Foundation and Crimestoppers for their work and support. Senior citizens are often the most vulnerable members of our society and as such need the support and respect they deserve.
Richard J. Arsenault, 2011
