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Hyde Park Woman Accused Of Stealing From Her Care Recipient Hyde Park Woman Accused Of Stealing From Her Care Recipient
Hyde Park Woman Accused Of Stealing From Her Care Recipient A Hudson Valley woman was nabbed for alleged identity theft of the person she care for after her financial institution tipped off police. Dutchess County resident Brandy Lee, age 35, of Hyde Park, was arrested on Tuesday, June 28, by the New York State Police in conjunction with the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office. Following a tip from a financial institution investigation in conjunction with the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office determined Lee, while employed as the victim’s caretaker, impersonated and stole from the victim for her own financial gain, said Trooper…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Dutchess Woman Accused Of Stealing More Than $3K From Person She Cared For Dutchess Woman Accused Of Stealing More Than $3K From Person She Cared For
Dutchess Woman Accused Of Stealing More Than $3K From Person She Cared For A Hudson Valley caregiver has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $3,000 from a person she cared for by forging checks. Shawna Lowe, age 37, of Dover, was arrested on Monday, June 14, by New York State Police following an investigation by the Financial Crimes Unit, said Trooper AJ Hicks. An investigation determined Lowe stole over $3,000 using forged checks belonging to the victim she was employed to care for, Hicks aid. Lowe was charged with 26 counts of possession of a forged instrument and grand larceny. She was released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in …

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Seasonal Stresses? WMC Explains How To Manage Caregiver Anxiety This Holiday Season Seasonal Stresses? WMC Explains How To Manage Caregiver Anxiety This Holiday Season
Seasonal Stresses? WMC Explains How To Manage Caregiver Anxiety This Holiday Season “One of the first ways [to manage stress] is giving ourselves permission to accept help,” said Heather Greene, director of Resident and Family Services at Mountainside Residential Care Center, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network in Margaretville. “That can be anything from accepting an invitation to dinner to having someone come visit and sit with your loved one.” When maintaining old traditions becomes stressful, it’s important to conquer the fear of starting new ones, she said. “Maybe it’s celebrating on a date other than the exact holiday or enlisting others to help…

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