Red Flags for Self-Neglect
Last week’s column introduced the concept of self-neglect (https://keystoneelderlaw.com/self-neglect-elder-abuse-or-individual-choice/). Over the past several years in Pennsylvania, this type of elder...
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Adult Protective Services in Pennsylvania
The stories are heart wrenching and often difficult to imagine, but the existence of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation is...
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Elder Abuse – Safeguarding the Vulnerable
Mother lives with one child and another child expresses concern that mom’s diet contains a large amount of sweets, even...
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Elder Financial Abuse: A Betrayal of Trust
No one who uses credit cards, has a Social Security number, or shares information on social media is entirely immune...
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Fraud and scams – Avoid These Traps
Older adults are prime targets for fraud and scams for a variety of reasons. For example, they may be lonely...
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Reporting Suspected Elder Abuse
In recent years, the mistreatment of older adults has received increased attention from the government, professionals who work with this...
Read MoreFalling For Fraud Is Easier Than You May Think
Older adults are prime targets for fraud and scams for a variety of reasons. For example, they may be lonely...
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Self-Neglect: A Form of Elder Abuse
In Pennsylvania, reports of suspected elder abuse have been rising steadily for several years. During the fiscal year 2016-2017, Adult...
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