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Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Yahoo
WA caregiver charged with sexually assaulting disabled teen
The Brief Natayla Akinsheva, 49, is charged with sexually assaulting a 19-year-old disabled man. Court documents state Akinsheva was the victim's care provider. The victim's mom reportedly witnessed the assault through a hidden camera. TACOMA, Wash. - A 49-year-old woman is charged with sexually assaulting a family friend's mentally and physically disabled son. What we know According to court documents, the suspect, Natayla Akinsheva, had worked as a caregiver for the 19-year-old victim for five years. The victim is a client of the Department of Developmentally Disabled Administration through the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services; the suspect is not licensed through the WA Department of Health and works as an independent provider through Consumer Direct Care Network, according to the report. Probable cause documents state the victim has the mental capacity of a two-to-three-year-old child. He is non-verbal, diagnosed with autism, epilepsy, developmental delays, hemiplegia and para-paralysis. According to the report, the victim's mom had installed cameras in the house in January based on what she called her "mother's instinct." On April 10, the victim's mom checked the camera hidden in her son's room via an app on her phone and witnessed Akinsheva in the process of sexually assaulting the teenager, according to the probable cause documents. The report states the mom raced home and caught Akinsheva with her pants still down. Akinsheva claimed she was changing the victim's diaper, but then broke down crying and asked for forgiveness, referencing her 25-year friendship with the mom, according to the documents. The court document states that Akinsheva lied to police during the interrogation, claiming nothing happened between her and the victim, until detectives revealed there were pictures of the incident. Documents stated Akinsheva then changed her story and blamed the incident on her loveless marriage to her husband. In court on Wednesday, Akinsheva pleaded not guilty to the charges. A judge set her bail at $50,000. The Source Information in this story is from court documents obtained by the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney's Office and FOX 13 Seattle reporting. Boeing 737 reportedly rejected overseas, FOX 13 finds matching jet in Seattle China retaliates against Trump's tariffs Gov. Bob Ferguson signs bill restricting armed forces from entering WA Fast Ferry cuts loom as Washington faces budget crisis To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national coverage, plus 24/7 streaming coverage from across the nation
Associated Press
15-04-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
Washington State Launches Pilot Program to Improve Health and Well-Being of Older Adults
- Ten Senior Centers to Offer Free Personalized Health Assessments Through BetterAge - SEATTLE, Wash., April 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As Washington's population ages and healthcare systems face mounting pressure to support older adults, ten senior centers across the state are stepping up with a new solution. This month, they launched a four-month pilot program using BetterAge – an innovative platform that provides older adults with free, personalized health insights and recommendations. Funded by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, the initiative aims to help older adults take control of their well-being while giving senior centers new tools to supplement their programs. 'Washington's senior centers play a crucial role in supporting older adults, and this initiative allows us to explore new ways to empower people to take charge of their health,' said Mary-Anne Grafton, President of the Washington State Association of Senior Centers (WSASC). 'By working with BetterAge, we aim to enhance the programs and services available to older adults across the state.' BetterAge offers a simple, confidential health and well-being assessment that takes just 7 to 10 minutes to complete. After answering a few questions, participants receive personalized recommendations tailored to the health areas they care about most. Participants will also be entered into a monthly drawing for a $100 gift card as a thank you for taking part. 'BetterAge benefits both individuals and organizations,' said James Firman, Chief Innovation Officer for BetterAge. 'It equips senior centers with valuable data to refine their programs while helping older adults make informed decisions about their well-being.' Participating Senior Centers: To participate, older adults and caregivers can contact one of the senior centers listed above to access BetterAge online or request a paper version of the assessment. About BetterAge BetterAge is a personalized health and well-being platform that empowers older adults with science-backed insights and expert-driven recommendations. Through easy-to-use tools and partnerships with community organizations, BetterAge helps individuals take control of their health while providing organizations with data to enhance programs and services. Learn more at ### UPDATED 12:52 PDT 4.14.25 TO FIX INADVERTENT TYPO IN TEXT. NEWS SOURCE: BetterAge Keywords: Health and Medical, BetterAge, Healthy aging, health technology, senior centers, aging services, population health, Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, SEATTLE, Wash. This press release was issued on behalf of the news source (BetterAge) who is solely responsibile for its accuracy, by Send2Press® Newswire. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed. Story ID: S2P125485 APNF0325A To view the original version, visit: © 2025 Send2Press® Newswire, a press release distribution service, Calif., USA. RIGHTS GRANTED FOR REPRODUCTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY ANY LEGITIMATE MEDIA OUTLET - SUCH AS NEWSPAPER, BROADCAST OR TRADE PERIODICAL. MAY NOT BE USED ON ANY NON-MEDIA WEBSITE PROMOTING PR OR MARKETING SERVICES OR CONTENT DEVELOPMENT. Disclaimer: This press release content was not created by nor issued by the Associated Press (AP). Content below is unrelated to this news story.
