Pennsylvania lawmakers request an investigation into increased deaths of older adults facing abuse or neglect since 2019.
Pennsylvania lawmakers urge Gov. Josh Shapiro's administration to investigate the deaths of older adults subject to abuse or neglect complaints, following a steep increase in such deaths since 2019. Shapiro's Department of Aging has resisted the idea of gathering cause-of-death information from death records, but Rep. Seth Grove, a Republican lawmaker, argues that obtaining this information is a crucial first step to address the issue and protect vulnerable seniors.
March 22, 2024
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