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Nursing Home Abuse NewsArchive: Nursing Home Abuse PennsylvaniaAbuse common in nursing homes, study showsThursday, July 3rd, 2008. King of Prussia, PA - Aggression among nursing home residents, including verbal and physical abuse, is more common than once thought, according to a recent study conducted by Cornell University. An online report with McKnight's Long Term Care News claims numerous observations made at a city-based nursing home found at least ... [More >>] How one man’s violent death is helping countless older adultsSunday, May 25th, 2008. Philadelphia, PA - So much was shocking about William Neff's murder, but for prosecutors one detail stood out: Dozens of health care workers at the assisted living home where the 83-year-old Alzheimer's patient died saw his horrific injuries, yet none of them called authorities. “That was perhaps the most disconcerting ... [More >>] Man Charged in Connection with Mother’s DeathFriday, May 16th, 2008. Scranton, PA - A man who police said kidnapped his mother from a nursing home is now charged with being responsible for her death. The drama started last month when investigators said Robert Netchel forcibly took his mother from a nursing home in Schuylkill County and almost ran over three ... [More >>] Long-term care deserves boost in PennsylvaniaTuesday, May 13th, 2008. Towanda, PA - Pennsylvania’s demographics make quality nursing home care a much higher priority than in most other states. More than 2 million Pennsylvanians are older than 65, a figure projected to grow so that, by 2020, one in every four state residents will be in that category.... Recently state lawmakers ... [More >>] State increases scrutiny of personal-care homeMonday, March 17th, 2008. Erie, PA - State regulators are closely monitoring an Erie personal-care home after its now-fired executive director was charged with obtaining painkillers by writing phony prescriptions for residents a year ago. The defendant, Marilyn Y. DeDionisio, ran Sunrise Assisted Living. She sometimes picked up the drugs at local pharmacies, state drug ... [More >>] Another Abuse of the Elderly?Saturday, February 9th, 2008. Connellsville, PA - Nursing home residents deserve better than to be treated as political pawns. Senior citizens are among the most active voting blocs in American politics, but many elderly people are having that right taken away. A hearing was held last week before the U.S. Senate's Special Committee on Aging to ... [More >>] How to Make a Buck Off of Old FolksFriday, January 18th, 2008. Philadelphia, PA - Just prior to Christmas, it was revealed that serious reprimands for dangerous conditions at nursing homes had increased 22 per cent over a six-year period ending in 2006. These citations can run the gamut from not providing patients their necessary meds, to cases of ... [More >>] Judge orders testing for Robinson home administratorWednesday, January 16th, 2008. Pittsburgh, PA - An Allegheny County judge ordered a former Robinson nursing home administrator to Mayview State Hospital on Tuesday to determine if she is competent to stand trial. The trial of Martha Bell, 61, of West Mifflin was scheduled to begin yesterday. She is charged with stealing ... [More >>] Aging in place: Legislators’ goal: Keeping senior citizens in their homes as long as possibleWednesday, October 3rd, 2007. Scranton, PA - Elder abuse is a term referring to any knowing, intentional or negligent act by a caregiver or any other person that causes harm or a serious risk of harm to a vulnerable adult. Broadly defined, elder abuse may be physical, emotional, sexual, financial exploitation, neglect, and abandonment. Similar ... [More >>] How To Select The Best Available Nursing HomeThursday, August 9th, 2007. Philadelphia, PA - I came across an article in an American Bar Association publication with the headline "How to Find Good Nursing Home Care." I thought I'd do an article on that subject, but I soon returned to reality. That reality is that there is no such thing as a ... [More >>] Bad Behavior has blocked 437 access attempts in the last 7 days. |
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