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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Aging is ramping up its efforts to protect older adults across the Commonwealth, introducing new multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) aimed at tackling complex protective …
Pennsylvania Expands Efforts to Protect Older Adults Through Multidisciplinary Teams Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A Chester County couple has pleaded guilty to charges of felony neglect of a care-dependent person and Medicaid fraud following the mistreatment of a 74-year-old patient, announced …
Elderly Patient Abandoned and Suffering: Chester County Caretakers Guilty of Fraud and Neglect Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — With World Elder Abuse Awareness Day approaching on June 15, AARP Pennsylvania is urging the public to recognize and act against elder financial exploitation, a pervasive but …
Protect Your Loved Ones from Financial Exploitation Before It’s Too Late! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Department of Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich has been appointed to the advisory boards of two esteemed national organizations dedicated to serving older adults and tackling elder …
Pennsylvania Aging Secretary Joins National Advisory Boards to Advance Elder Care Read More
GREENSBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) announced new transparency measures aimed at improving oversight and increasing efficiency in elder abuse investigations conducted by Area Agencies on Aging …
Your Loved Ones Deserve Better! Pennsylvania Cracks Down on Elder Abuse with Bold New Transparency Measures Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A York County husband and wife are facing multiple charges, including allegations of neglect and financial exploitation, following claims that they abandoned a care-dependent woman in a …
Pennsylvania Couple Accused of Locking Elderly Woman in Basement and Splurging Her Savings Read More
LANCASTER, PA — A Mountville man has been sentenced on Thursday to a prison term of 13 years and 9 months to 28 years for sexually abusing 14 residents at …
Mountville Caretaker Sentenced to Over 13 Years for Horrific Abuse of Vulnerable Residents at Personal Care Home Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Aging Secretary, Jason Kavulich, recently convened a roundtable meeting at Telespond Senior Services in Scranton with state, judicial, and local leaders. The focus of …
Pennsylvania Leaders Discuss Protecting Seniors from Abuse at Telespond Roundtable Read More
Elder abuse, a deeply concerning and often overlooked issue, can manifest in various forms – physical, emotional, financial, or neglect. Understanding the signs is the first step toward prevention and …
Recognizing the Red Flags: 7 Signs of Elder Abuse Read More