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Elder abuse task force meets with Culver

SHAMOKIN DAM — Members of a newly formed task force recognize it will be a long "journey to justice" as they advocate for new laws to address elder abuse.

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Advocating for victims of elder abuse

Editor’s note: This piece was sibmitted by Lynn Fiedler, following a meeting she and Kim Rigel had with The Standard-Journal staff member Lauryn Longacre. As has been documented in previous

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Bethel Park couple continue to say they contracted COVID-19 from therapist not using PPE

PITTSBURGH – A Bethel Park couple have held to their claims that an at-home physical therapist’s negligence in conducting therapy without making use of personal protective equipment, led to both of them contracting COVID-19.

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Milestone against abuse

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is recognized every June 15 as a time to increase awareness that, worldwide, 15.7% of older adults experience some form of mistreatment. In the United

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Physical therapy group's counsel seeks sanctions after alleged lack of discovery cooperation

PITTSBURGH – Counsel for an at-home physical therapist and her employer who previously contended that an elderly Bethel Park couple who contracted COVID-19 after an appointment in November 2020 was responsible and liable for the injuries they suffered, now seek sanctions from plaintiff counsel for an alleged lack of response to discovery requests.

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Op-Ed: PA must tighten laws to prevent elder abuse

We need to amend the Older Adults Protective Services Act to identify individuals who should not be allowed to work as caregivers to older adults.

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Your View: Pennsylvania must tighten laws to prevent elder abuse

Your View: To help protect Pennsylvania's senior citizens from abuse the state Legislature should pass reforms to the 1987 Older Adults Protective Services Act, the writer asserts.

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Physical therapy firm argues clients who contracted COVID-19 are liable for their own injuries

PITTSBURGH – An at-home physical therapist and her employer contends that an elderly Bethel Park couple who contracted COVID-19 after an appointment in November 2020, was responsible and liable for the injuries they suffered.

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